Job Description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you food and service focused and with a keen eye for detail? We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Catering team as a Chef supporting our Catering Team for the School.

Nottingham High School is rich in tradition and has been educating children for more than 500 years. Most important, it is a community and the people who work here believe that they can make a difference to children at the school. If you would like to join a dynamic and inclusive environment, where we enable all of our staff to be the best that they can be, then we would love to hear from you.

The salary is 28,756.50 plus competitive employee benefits.

The hours are 7am - 3pm, Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week) - term time only

To apply you must complete our application form, CVs alone will not be accepted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Chef to join our catering team at a leading independent Senior School. Working closely with the Head Chef and Catering Manager, you will help deliver exceptional food and service to students and staff, while also deputising for the Head Chef when required.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring full team coverage through effective rota management Create fresh, seasonal, and inspiring menus that meet the diverse dietary needs of pupils and staff Take ownership of front-of-house presentation and promote themed days and food-related events Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness across all areas of the kitchen Complete all necessary food safety and stock documentation accurately and on time Rotate staff through kitchen sections to aid skill development and cover Support training and professional development for junior team members Ensure compliance with all school policies, including the wearing of PPE

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation (or equivalent) Level 2 Food Hygiene certification (Level 3 desirable) Experience managing food production and budgets in a busy kitchen setting Strong team leadership and communication skills Confidence in allergy management and catering for a wide range of dietary needs Creativity in menu planning and a passion for delivering exceptional food Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required Full UK driving licence and access to a car (some off-site duties included)
ting the welfare of children and young people and any appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as any other pre-employment checks. In addition, Nottingham High School does not hold a sponsor licence and does not have current plans to obtain one. Applicants must be aware of their individual responsibility to provide the necessary documents to confirm the right to work in the UK as a part of our pre-employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,756.50 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person