Chef Term Time in Oxford, Oxfordshire

We have a great opportunity for a permanent chef to work for a well-established contract cater in one of their schools in Ox4,

£27,500–£28,000 per annum including  10–12 Weeks’ Holiday  Monday–Friday, paid overtime @21.00p/h

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef or very experienced demi chef de partie join the catering team at a prestigious school in Oxford.

The Benefits

• £27,500–£28,000 per annum once permanent
• Paid overtime @£21.00 p/h
• 10–12 weeks’ holiday per year
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• Working hours: 7:00am–3:30pm
• 40 hours per week including lunch break
• Free meals while on duty
• Potential to supplement your income with additional work on your days off
• Easy access by public transport
• No parking available on site
• Great opportunity to progress

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join a professional kitchen brigade of four, preparing fresh, high-quality food for students and staff . The school also provides hospitality catering, including fine-dining dinners, private functions and special events, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience across different areas of catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across different sections of the kitchen as a Chef
• Prepare and cook fresh food from scratch to a high standard
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy service periods
• Assist with hospitality events and fine-dining dinners
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation
• Follow all food safety, health and safety and allergen procedures
• Work efficiently as part of a small and professional team

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef  or in a similar role
• Experience within volume or contract catering
• Good knowledge of fresh food preparation and cooking
• Ability to work confidently across different kitchen sections
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position, excellent holiday entitlement and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a quality school catering environment.

Interested? Apply today or contact Contract Options in Reading Office ask for Andrea for more information.