School Chef

School Chef

Term-Time Role at VandMeAt VandMe, we cook beautiful dishes for children aged from 6 months to 11 years. Were offering something rare: the chance to cook at the very highest level with exceptional produce and a talented team without the punishing late-night restaurant hours.The offer£26,000 p.a. (£16.67 / hour)

Full-time, 8-hour days, Monday to Friday

39 weeks a year (term-time only)

Competitive pay, bonuses, and team-first culture

Were expanding our kitchen and are looking for a

Senior Chef de Partie

to join us during the school term. This is a role for ambitious chefs who love food, thrive on learning, and want to be part of something meaningful: serving fresh, restaurant-quality food to children at a crucial stage in their development.Step forward into a

rewarding career

where youll work hard, keep developing, and still have time for life outside the kitchen.Why join VandMe?Be part of a small, world-class team with fine dining experience

Work only weekdays and term time (no late nights, no Christmas or summer shifts)

Cook with the UKs best seasonal produce and respected suppliers

Shape the future of food for children, making a real difference every day

Competitive pay, bonuses for performance, and clear growth opportunities

What youll doCook beautiful, fresh dishes to VandMes high standards

Learn and refine new techniques unique to our kitchens

Develop fun, nutritious meals and snacks for children and families

Taste and source outstanding produce within set budgets

Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef with waste and portion control

Uphold the highest levels of food hygiene and safety

What were looking for35 years experience in respected professional kitchens

Strong skills with fresh, seasonal cooking, excellent knife and baking skills

A passion for quality, detail and consistency

Enthusiastic, positive attitude with a love for teamwork

Genuine care for the food you produce and the people you cook for

A DBS check (well support you with this)

If youre ready to step out of the restaurant grind while still pushing yourself, learning, and cooking food youre proud of, wed love to hear from ..... full job details .....