School Chef

School Chef Harlesden, Brent

A warm, community-focused Catholic primary federation in Harlesden, Brent is seeking a School Chef to join its team from September 2026 or sooner. This School Chef role will support children across an infant and nursery school and a neighbouring junior school, helping make lunchtime a positive, enjoyable and important part of every child s school day.

• Permanent opportunity to work across a caring two-school federation in Harlesden, Brent.
  
  
• Salary of £25,000-£30,000, depending on experience.
  
  
• The School Chef will play a key role in ensuring children look forward to coming to school and enjoying a hot, well-prepared meal each day.
  
  
• This is an excellent role for a School Chef who understands that, for some pupils, their school lunch may be the only hot, freshly prepared meal they receive that day.
  
  
• You do not need to be overly fancy or complicated, but you must be able to cook simple, nutritious food really well.
  
  
• The School Chef will prepare meals that children genuinely enjoy, while keeping food quality, presentation, hygiene and consistency high.
  
  
• You will plan and deliver balanced meals, follow school food standards, manage allergens and support pupils with dietary requirements.
  
  
• The School Chef will work closely with school leaders, kitchen staff and lunchtime teams to make sure the lunch service runs smoothly.
  
  
• You should have strong food hygiene knowledge, confidence preparing meals in volume and a calm, organised approach to a busy school kitchen.
  
  
• Previous experience as a School Chef, Cook, Catering Manager or Kitchen Supervisor in a school, nursery or care setting would be highly advantageous.
  
  
• The successful School Chef will be practical, reliable, caring and someone who gets it , understanding that school food is about dignity, routine, comfort and giving children something to look forward to.
  
  
• This School Chef role in Harlesden, Brent would suit someone who takes pride in feeding children well and wants to make a genuine difference every day.
  
  

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