School Chef – Cuffley

We are currently recruiting for our client for a School Chef based in Cuffley, Hertfordshire.

32.5 hours a week, 7:30am – 2:00pm
H3.5 (£24,790) to H5.10 (£26,835) Full Time Equivalent;

Actual Salary, pro-rata for term time only hours, is £18,207 to £19,709

Due to staff retirement, our client is looking for someone who has a passion for food and is a creative
cook; wanting to deliver consistently, high-quality meals for our children and staff.
What we are looking for:
Currently looking to appoint a committed School Chef, with a passion for delivering high quality
nutritious meals. This is an exciting opportunity to cook in a primary school within a supportive
community.

Purpose of the Role: To take responsibility for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all
activities within the kitchen, including planning, preparation and cooking of meals.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and prepare balanced multi-choice menus according to nutritional standards
and taking into account allergies, dietary needs and preferences of pupils, their
varied cultural and religious backgrounds, and costs and budgets
• Prepare, cook and oversee the cooking of a range of food items.
• Organise and manage the work of other kitchen staff, including ensuring they have
been adequately trained
• Operate and ensuring maintenance of kitchen equipment, following training
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in
accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times
• Order food, beverages and other commodities from designated suppliers and
ensure hygienic storage in accordance with domestic and catering standards
• Cater for functions if required

Please note, that if shortlisted, the candidate will be required to prepare a dish during the
interview process.

Knowledge
Level 3 award in catering (or Equivalent)
Food hygiene Certificate
Level 1 Safeguarding / Awareness of
keeping children safe
Awareness of Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Good knowledge of Health and Safety
Understanding of the school’s ethos & values
Manual Handling
Competencies
Communication (written and verbal)
Listening
Team working
Planning and organising
Creativity
People Management
Customer Service

What the school offers its staff:
▪ Friendly children who love their food!
▪ A supportive and encouraging team.
▪ Senior leaders open to new ideas and positive changes.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults
and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will
be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment
checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring
Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you
will receive more information.

This role will be reviewed annually as part of the PMD process.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post
holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be
necessary.