Lead School Chef - September Start

Description

Lead School Chef

Location: North West London

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting a warm and welcoming infant school in North West London who are seeking an experienced Lead School Chef to join their team as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised school catering professional to take ownership of a busy and well-run kitchen within a nurturing school environment. The school has a strong community feel and places great importance on providing healthy, nutritious meals for its pupils each day.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard whilst maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices. Previous school catering experience is essential for this role.

About the School

Welcoming and community-focused infant school

Supportive leadership team and friendly staff culture

Strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and healthy living

Positive and nurturing environment for both staff and pupils

Well-organised kitchen facilities and established catering provision

Excellent location with strong transport links

Stable and supportive working environment

Term-time only position offering excellent work-life balanceThe Role

The Lead School Chef will oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen and ensure the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities will include:

Planning and preparing healthy meals in line with school food standards

Managing kitchen operations efficiently and safely

Supervising kitchen staff where required

Maintaining high levels of hygiene and cleanliness

Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and allergen guidance

Managing stock control and placing orders

Monitoring food quality and presentation

Working collaboratively with school leadership and staffThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience working within a school kitchen environment

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of food safety and allergen management

Excellent organisational and time management skills

The ability to work independently and efficiently

A proactive and positive attitude

Experience managing or leading a kitchen team is desirable

A passion for preparing nutritious meals for childrenWhy Work with SANZA Teaching Agency?

SANZA Teaching Agency are specialists in education recruitment and are proud to support schools and support staff across London. As part of the Tradewind Recruitment Group, we offer a professional, supportive and transparent recruitment experience.

Benefits of working with SANZA include:

Top 100 Company to Work For

PAYE payroll only - no umbrella companies

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Competitive salaries and long-term opportunities

Honest and transparent communication

Access to a wide network of excellent schools

Ongoing support from experienced education recruitersTo apply for this Lead School Chef opportunity, please contact SANZA Teaching Agency today for further information.

SANZA Teaching Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xjnqpsq All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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