Junior Chef or School Cook (School Chef)

Overview

Reference
School Chef

Salary
£28,392 - £28,392/annum + overtime + benefits & perks

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Northampton

Job Type
Contract

Posted
19 January 2026


Are you a Commis Chef, a Demi Chef De Partie, a Chef De Partie or School Cook looking for a new role?

We’re currently hiring for a Chef on a temporary to permanent basis to work in a school in Northampton.

The role: will include prep, cooking, cleaning and pot wash where required. All Chefs despite level of experience roll their sleeves up to get the job done.

The team: working with a Senior team of Chefs and experienced General Assistants to serve 150-300 meals per service.

The rota: rotating, Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 then 5:7 days to include Sat & Sun on 11:00-19:00 shift.

The salary: £28392 per annum + overtime + bonus + benefits.

The environment: working in a spacious kitchen within a school.

As this is a temporary to permanent contract, you will be paid weekly by Interaction Recruitment at a basic rate of £13.70 per hour PAYE of which you will accrue holiday pay at £1.65 per hour (for every hour you work, you will bank £1.65 in addition to your hourly rate) you will be paid by Interaction Recruitment for thirteen (13) weeks before taking a permanent contact.

Benefits & perks (once permanent)

  • Lucrative basic salary for good work life balance
  • Training and development opportunities for aspiring Chefs
  • Death in service
  • Long service awards
  • Meal on duty, parking, pension
  • 24hr GP access
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Bonus scheme
  • And more…

What we’re looking for?

  • Great, positive mental attitude. A grafter who’s willing to roll their sleeves up and work as part of a team (mandatory)
  • Enhanced DBS covering children, dated within the last 3 years or part of the online update service (mandatory)
  • Food hygiene or food safety level 2 certified (mandatory)
  • Fresh produce experience (ideal)
  • School experience (ideal)

Contact Cheryl Wilson or Lucie Campbell for a first stage telephone interview on 01604 620 032.

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Contact information

Cheryl Wilson