School Chef

School Chef – Harlesden, Brent

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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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