Catering jobs in Bexhill

Buckswood School is an Independent Secondary school located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, close to the historic town of Hastings. Our school community is made up of students from the UK and around the world who join us with a broad range of academic, social and cultural backgrounds.

Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic school catering environment? Buckswood School is seeking two Chefs to join our catering team, ensuring excellent service and high-quality food for our students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Catering Manager in the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen administration, HACCP documentation, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Prepare meals to specification, ensuring budget compliance and minimal waste.
• Provide a chef presence during meal service to enhance the dining experience.
• Conduct regular fridge and storage checks to maintain hygiene and compliance
• Ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen in accordance with COSHH regulations and the Food Safety Act.
• Order provisions efficiently, manage stock checks, and maintain equipment inventories.
• Assist in implementing all school policies and procedures, particularly regarding Health & Safety and Safeguarding.
• Report accidents and near accidents in line with school policies.
• Ensure the maintenance of all kitchen and school equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Cooking and Food Preparation or 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety regulations
• Experience in stock control and ordering is desirable.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
• Experience in a similar catering environment is desirable.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef to join our team!

• Contract: permanent, all year around
• Working Saturday and Sunday

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school, and if successful following an initial sift, will be required to submit a full school application form, before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary. If you have not lived/worked in the UK for the past 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you have been living and working.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person