School Chef
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | bh15 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City Centre Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Ch233-1105 |
Summary
Chef Position Available
Poole
Hours: 30 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 7:15 am – 1:45 pm)
Weeks per year: 38 (Term Time Only)
Join a Friendly and Professional Catering Team in Poole
City Centre Recruitment is seeking a reliable and experienced Cafeteria Cook Lead to join a welcoming catering team based in Poole. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food and leadership, looking for a stable, term-time role with a great work-life balance.
The Role includes:
• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals and beverages to a high standard
• Developing menus that are cost-effective and meet current food trends
• Managing stock control and placing food orders
• Receiving, checking, and storing deliveries
• Supervising a small team of catering staff on a day-to-day basis
• Ensuring allergen and food safety standards are consistently met
• Monitoring food and equipment temperatures and maintaining hygiene practices
• Supporting hospitality orders and event catering as required
Some travel to nearby local sites may occasionally be required.
About You
✅ Strong cooking and food preparation experience
✅ Confidence leading a small team
✅ A flexible, hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure
✅ Excellent customer service skills
✅ A good level of general education, including English and Maths
Desirable but not essential:
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification
• Previous experience in a school, college, or similar catering setting
• Knowledge of health & safety and allergen management
Benefits
âœ”ï¸ Term-time only working – enjoy all school holidays off
âœ”ï¸ Daytime hours – no late evenings or weekends
âœ”ï¸ Supportive team environment
âœ”ï¸ Opportunities for ongoing training
Apply Now
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced cook or chef looking for a better work-life balance in a supportive catering setting.
To apply, or for more information, please contact City Centre Recruitment today. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
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