Location:

York, UKSalary:

£24,233 actual (FTE £27,514)Contract Type:

Permanent (subject to 6-month probation)Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, ideally 7:30am3:30pm, term time only plus 10 days (40 weeks per year)Start Date:

September 2025Are you a talented chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is passionate about creating healthy, delicious meals for children? Were recruiting on behalf of a fantastic primary school in York looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

School Head Chef

to lead their kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a vibrant school kitchen entering a new era of development.About the Role:The school is currently undergoing a full kitchen refurbishment (completion due November 2025). In the meantime, the Chef will run operations from a temporary on-site kitchen, supported by a committed kitchen team and leadership staff.

Whats on Offer:

Annual salary: £24,233Daytime hours only

no weekends or evenings12 weeks holiday per yearA varied, fulfilling role with scope for creativityFree on-site parkingA welcoming and supportive school communityKey Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the school kitchenPrepare up to 250 healthy meals daily for pupils and staffPlan and create nutritious, appealing menus in line with school food standardsManage stock ordering and reduce food wasteMaintain a 5-star hygiene ratingCollaborate with senior leaders to enhance the food offeringSupervise, train, and support kitchen team membersWhat Were Looking For:

Proven experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally in a school or similar settingA positive, can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task under pressureSound knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standardsCreative flair and pride in delivering high-quality mealsProfessional, friendly, and committed to exceptional serviceHow to Apply for the School Chef Job:If you''re a motivated and experienced chef looking for a rewarding, term-time role where your creativity and leadership will make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your catering career!TPBN1_UKCT