What’s in it for you
?
* Flexible, temporary agency shifts
* Monday to Friday – school hours (typically 8am – 2pm)
* Term-time only – enjoy all school holidays off
* Weekly pay every Friday
* Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school kitchens in Southend-on-Sea
Package
* £16 – £20 per hour
Why Join Platinum?
As a Chef working through Platinum Recruitment, you’ll play an important role in supporting local schools by preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff.
You’ll be stepping into well-organised kitchens, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, and ensuring service runs smoothly during busy lunch periods.
This role suits reliable, adaptable chefs who can confidently manage their section and hit the ground running.
What’s Required?
* Previous Chef experience (school, care, or contract catering desirable)
* Strong Food Safety & Health & Safety knowledge
* Ability to work efficiently and independently during busy service
* Flexible and professional approach
* Right to work in the UK
* Valid enhanced DBS certificate on the update service
Sounds like the role for you?
We’d love to hear from you!
Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss School Chef opportunities across Southend-on-Sea.
Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: KH890 / INDCATERERING
Job Role: School Chef (All Levels)
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.