Chefs Required for Schools in and around London

Join Our Team of Chefs for Schools in London!

Do you have a passion for cooking and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students and staff? Are you looking for a fulfilling job with work-life balance, career growth, and an exciting, fast-paced environment?

We are seeking Chefs for Schools in and around London to bring their culinary skills, passion, and expertise to our team. As part of a well-established, highly regarded company, you'll receive excellent training, career development, competitive pay, and amazing perks. Whether you're an experienced chef or looking to take the next step, this is your chance to join a top-tier kitchen team and help deliver culinary excellence to schools in London. An enhanced DBS is required, but if you don’t have one, we can put you through the process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a chef in one of our schools, your role will involve preparing fresh, nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of students and staff while maintaining high culinary standards. Here’s a snapshot of your daily responsibilities:

• Preparing Fresh, High-Quality Meals: Use your culinary skills to create delicious, nutritious meals from scratch, ensuring food quality standards are met.
• Collaboration with Team Members: Work alongside other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal preparation, service, and cleaning.
• Mentorship & Training: Help train new team members, providing guidance and support in a positive manner.
• Ensuring Cleanliness & Hygiene: Adhere to the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen hygiene.
• Having Fun & Enjoying Your Work: Bring energy and enthusiasm to your role while enjoying the process of creating amazing food.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health & wellness support, discounts, and lifestyle perks.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday working hours and term-time only shifts, giving you evenings and weekends free.
• Career Growth & Training: Robust training programs to help you develop your skills and move up in your career.
• Employee Well-Being Support: Access to mental health and wellness programs to ensure you're thriving both professionally and personally.
• Fantastic Perks Platform: Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Join a Vibrant Team: Work in a positive, energetic, and fun environment where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Skills & Qualifications We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for chefs who are passionate about food and eager to grow in their careers. Here’s what we’re seeking:

• Experience in a Kitchen: Ideally, experience within an educational or similar setting.
• DBS Check (Enhanced or Willingness to Obtain): An enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one, we’ll guide you through the process.
• Passion for Cooking: A love for food and the desire to deliver outstanding culinary experiences.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Team Player: Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Positive Attitude: Bring energy and positivity to work every day to create a motivating environment.

Working Hours:

Our schools are looking for experienced chefs to work Monday to Friday during term time only.

Why Choose Compass?

• Training & Development: Comprehensive training to help you succeed and advance your career, whether you want to move into a leadership role or learn new cooking techniques.
• A Culture of Support: We foster a supportive environment where our team members feel valued and appreciated.
• Stability & Security: As part of a global company, we offer secure, long-term career opportunities.
• Incredible Perks: Enjoy exclusive employee benefits and discounts on various products and services.
• Health & Well-being: We’re committed to supporting your mental and physical well-being, ensuring you feel empowered and happy.

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career and join our team? Applying is quick and easy! Simply fill out our short online application form (it only takes 1 minute!), and we’ll be in touch right away. If you’re successful, you could be working at one of our fantastic school venues in just a few days.

Don’t Miss Out on This Incredible Opportunity – Apply Today!