School Chef (Temporary Assignment)
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.20 to £13.20 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Oxford, OX2 9HZ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Manpower Recruitment is recruiting for a School Chef on behalf of an established school in Oxford.
This is a temporary assignment for an initial 4-week period, with the potential to be extended subject to ongoing sickness cover requirements.
The pay rate is up to £13.20 per hour, depending on experience, working 23.75 hours per week.
Due to the nature of the environment, a valid Enhanced DBS check is required.
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Hours & Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am to 2:30pm
- No evenings or weekends
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced School Chef to join a friendly catering team, responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff in line with school menus and dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present school meals to a high standard, following set menus and recipes.
- Ensure all food is prepared in line with nutritional guidelines and allergen and dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free and cultural or religious needs.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH compliance at all times.
- Support portion control, plating and timely meal service.
- Assist with stock rotation, stock checks and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Work closely with the Catering Manager and wider catering team.
- Complete any required food hygiene and safeguarding training.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a school, education or high-volume catering environment.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
- Ability to cook from scratch and adapt recipes to meet dietary requirements and allergies.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Enhanced DBS check (child workforce).
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience working within a school environment.
- Basic knowledge of menu planning and cost control.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact a Manpower representative for further information.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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