Temporary

School Chefs - Oxfordshire

Berkeley Scott
Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TJ
money-bag Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay
Posted: 02 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Ref: OXGCA011026IFGNH

About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments across Oxfordshire, including Woodstock, Witney, Bicester and Oxford. Working flexible shifts within school kitchens, the successful candidates will prepare nutritious meals for pupils, manage food hygiene standards and support catering teams during term time. Previous professional catering experience is essential, ideally gained in an education setting. These ongoing placements offer weekly pay, holiday pay and a rate from £17.00 per hour. Chefs must demonstrate strong kitchen skills, reliability and the ability to adapt to different school environments. Commutable locations include Chipping Norton, Kidlington and Charlbury.

TEMPORARY SCHOOL CHEFS WANTED


Oxfordshire | 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 Oxfordshire 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:

Woodstock, Chipping Norton, Kidlington, Witney, Charlbury, Bicester, Oxford 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 Oxfordshire, we''d love to hear from you.

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

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