Temporary

School Chefs - Cheltenham

Berkeley Scott
Cheltenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1LJ
money-bag Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay
Posted: 02 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Ref: CHLTGCA011026IFGNH

About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. This ongoing role suits professional cooks who thrive within an education setting, preparing nutritious meals for pupils during term time. Working patterns typically cover school hours, Monday to Friday, offering flexibility across various local schools. Pay starts from £17.00 hourly, with weekly wages plus holiday entitlement included. Candidates must possess prior catering experience, ideally gained in a school or similar environment, alongside strong food hygiene knowledge and the ability to manage kitchen duties efficiently. Chefs living in Cheltenham or nearby towns such as Bishop's Cleeve, Tewkesbury, Winchcombe, Gotherington and Prestbury are especially encouraged to apply for these varied ongoing placements.

TEMPORARY SCHOOL CHEFS WANTED


Cheltenham andamp; Gloucestershire | From andpound;17.00 per hour | Temporary / Ongoing Work


Berkeley Scott Recruitment are currently looking for experienced School Chefs to join our temporary team, working at schools across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for experienced chefs who enjoy working in an education environment and are looking for flexible temporary work, ongoing assignments and the opportunity to work at a variety of schools.

Commutable areas


We are particularly interested in chefs based in or around:

Cheltenham, Bishopandrsquo;s Cleeve, Tewkesbury, Winchcombe, Gotherington, Prestbury and surrounding areas.

We''re looking for chefs who have:



  • Previous professional catering/chef experience

  • Ideally, experience working within a school, education or similar catering environment

  • A good understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a catering team

  • A reliable and professional approach

  • A passion for preparing fresh, nutritious food


DBS Requirement


Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check suitable for working in a school/education setting.

Candidates who already hold a suitable Enhanced DBS are welcome to apply. If you do not currently have one, Berkeley Scott can advise you on the DBS application process and requirements.

What''s on offer£



  • From andpound;17.00 per hour, depending on level required

  • Temporary and ongoing assignments

  • Flexible working opportunities

  • Regular work within schools

  • Support from the Berkeley Scott Recruitment team

  • Opportunity to gain further experience within the education sector


If you''re an experienced chef looking for temporary school work in the Cheltenham and Gloucestershire area, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to the Berkeley Scott team about current opportunities.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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