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Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Portsmouth area. This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens! Benefits of Working as an Education Chef Term-time roles Competitive rates of pay Weekly pay Weekends off! Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts What You'll Be Doing as an Education Chef Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client. Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered. 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. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of Englands fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. The role Job Title: Cook Manager - Area Support- Primary Schools School Location: Portsmouth Area Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week) Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) Pay Details: £27,000 per Annum What will I be doing? This is an area support role, overseeing 5 local primary schools in the Portsmouth area. You will support the onsite Cook / Chef managers, assist with training, audits, orders, HR and management duties. Covering any sickness and making sure all services run smoothly, As a Area support Cook Manager , youll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where youll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently Were not in the business of making school foodwere here to make great food , and thats why our customers love us. What are we looking for? Were looking for an experienced Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food. Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food Strong people management and team leadership skills Good organisational and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations If youre enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you. Whats in it for you? This role offers an excellent work-life balance: Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends All school holidays off Free meal on shift and provided uniform Plus: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression Access to free qualifications Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers Youll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime. Next steps If this sounds like the right role for you, wed love to hear from you! Please note: An interview, trade test & kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and childrens barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. TPBN1_UKCT