Chef

School Chef (Ad Hoc) - September Start

Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley

Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary

Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work within school catering? We are recruiting School Chefs to support school kitchens across Newcastle, Gateshead, and Stanley, with ad hoc shifts available from September.

About the Role

Working as part of a busy catering team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals in line with school menus
• Managing food preparation and portion control
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Supporting and supervising catering assistants when required
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Assisting with stock control and ordering where necessary

What We're Looking For

• Previous Chef experience, ideally within education, care, or contract catering
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and reliable approach to work
• Food Hygiene Certificate

What We Offer

· Flexible ad hoc shifts to fit around your schedule

· Competitive pay rate of £16.00 per hour

· Daytime hours only - 8:00am to 2:00pm

· Variety of school locations across Newcastle, Gateshead, and Stanley Weekly pay

· Opportunity for regular ongoing work

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