Chef
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £25,949 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Full Time Term Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Ends 25/06/2027
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 22 July 2026
Reference: 0471-26
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef within our Bede Campus and other EPNE sites when necessary. The successful candidate will work as part of the catering team between 7.45am and 3.45pm and will report to the Chef Supervisor and Food & Beverage Manager. The Chef role will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day preparation, cooking and serving of the breakfast and lunch menus assisted by catering assistants in the Campus café kitchen. This busy role involves all aspects of food preparation, cooking and providing a customer‑oriented service for students and service users. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of menu costs to ensure value for money service, with nutritious healthy foods, whilst achieving budget. You will have a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and Food Allergen guidelines and implement these through your practices. You will need to drive forward ways to maximise income in the catering outlets whilst enhancing the service provision.
Role Responsibilities
- To provide operational food preparation, cooking and serving of breakfast and lunch in the main Campus Cafe
- To ensure departmental financial controls are adhered to and targets are achieved through maximising income, whilst enhancing service provision
- To lead in the preparation, cooking and service of provision to provide a menu that is of a high standard and exceeds our customers’ expectations
- To adhere to all food safety and health and safety legislation and in‑house systems
Qualifications
- Food Safety L2
- NVQ 2 – Professional cookery or Food Preparation and Cooking
- Allergen Awareness and Control Level 2
Essential Skills & Experience
- Commercial food preparation and cooking experience
- A good understanding of Health and Safety within the workplace
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to people of all levels
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work under own initiative and deal with problems as they arise
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Competent IT skills, Microsoft Office
- EPOS system knowledge
- Educational environment experience
Benefits
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35–48 days per year, plus public holidays (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme – depending on role
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Free parking on most campuses
Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing environment where everyone can thrive. Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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