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Assistant Chef
1. Hours per week: 37 hours per week
2. Weeks: Term time only, 38 weeks per year
3. Salary: £26,967 to £28,609 pro rata | £23,681 to £25,123 actual salary
4. Location: Wakefield College
Are you a passionate chef who thrives in a fast paced kitchen, and loves delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high quality food and providing excellent customer service.
You will:
5. Support the Head Chef in managing all food production and service
6. Deputise in the Head Chef’s absence
7. Play a key role in menu planning and continuous service improvement
8. Lead and develop Catering Assistants and Catering Supervisors during service
9. Maintain the highest standards of food quality and customer service
10. Manage deliveries, stock control and wastage
11. Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management and health and safety regulations
12. Undertake cashing up at the end of service
You will have:
13. GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
14. Food Hygiene Level 2
15. Hospitality and Catering Level 2
16. Experience in a similar role, and in a professional catering/food service environment
This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!
See what we have to offer and come join us! You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
17. Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + College closure days)
18. Extensive Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
19. Excellent Pension Scheme
20. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
21. Reduced price personal gym membership
22. Access to a wide range of high street discounts
23. Cycle to Work scheme and other green travel options
24. Staff recognition awards
Please note, direct applicants only – No agency CVs.
25. Closing date: 5th March 2026
26. Interview date: 23rd March 2026
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.