School Chef

Overview

Lead the Kitchen in a Large, Thriving Brent School. SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established primary school in Brent seeking an experienced and confident School Lead Chef for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a busy school kitchen within a vibrant, high-enrolment setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils each day. Salary available up to £18 per hour, dependent on experience.

The Role

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with school food standards
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships
• Oversee kitchen hygiene, food safety and compliance
• Supervise and support kitchen staff
• Ensure meals are delivered efficiently and on time
• Working hours are 7:00am - 3:00pm, providing structure and excellent work-life balance

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working in school catering (essential)
• Experience leading or supervising within a kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
• Relevant food safety qualifications (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 desirable)
• Ability to manage volume catering in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• This role requires someone confident, proactive and able to take full responsibility for a large-scale school catering operation

Salary & Benefits

• ASAP start
• Up to £18 per hour (dependent on experience)
• 7:00am - 3:00pm working hours
• Term-time position
• Stable, long-term opportunity