School Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Culinary Skills Food Preparation Menu Development Customer Service Team Supervision Food Hygiene

FULL DESCRIPTION

School Chef in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Full-Time

13 - 16 £ / hour (est.)

No home office possible

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create delicious meals that brighten days and delight customers.
  • Company: Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], a leading food service company in the UK.
  • Benefits: Flexible hours, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
  • Why this job: Bring your culinary passion to a role that makes a real difference in education.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, with relevant certifications and a love for great food.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and growth.

The predicted salary is between 13 - 16 £ per hour.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for [Employer hidden] on a part-time basis contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK.

Here's what you need to know before applying:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Representing [Employer hidden] and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Have experience supervising a team
  • Have experience in a similar Chef role
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have a flexible approach to working

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

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