School Chef Paying - £19.33per hour Location: South Ockendon, Essex RM15 This role is a temporary position - week to week You Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS that is registered with the online update service. HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for experienced school Chefs to work within the busy education sector in the location of South Ockendon, Essex RM15 area. We are looking for a skilled and passionate School Chefs to join our catering team. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for students and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety. - You must be able to work Monday to Friday - Various shifts From: 8am - 4pm Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to the school menu and dietary requirements. Ensure all meals are prepared and presented to a high standard. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas. Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering and receiving supplies. Adhere to health and safety regulations, including food safety and allergen management. Supervise and train kitchen staff and catering assistants. Collaborate with the Catering Manager to develop new menu ideas and improve existing recipes. Monitor portion control and minimize food waste. Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Catering Manager.Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a chef, in a school. Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications (Food & Safety etc) Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. Excellent cooking and food presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks. Strong organizational and time management skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings and afternoons.Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry items. Ability to perform repetitive tasks. If this is an interest to you and you hold all of the above please contact Sarah Browning at HRGO Recruitment - East London Branch on (phone number removed) or send you CV to. Please register on our website (url removed) before contacting