Temporary School Chef – Cambridge Area
Agency Work | Immediate Start Available
We are currently recruiting an experienced School Chef to work on a temporary basis at schools in the Cambridge area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and skilled chef looking for flexible agency work with competitive rates of pay.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for students and staff
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation
- Following school menus and dietary requirements
- Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
- Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Chef, ideally within schools, education, care, or contract catering environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen regulations
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Must have continuously lived in the UK for the last 5 years (required for compliance and vetting purposes)
- An enhanced DBS certificate is preferred; however, if you do not currently hold one, a DBS check can be arranged
What We Offer:
- Flexible temporary assignments
- Weekly pay
- Competitive hourly rates
- Ongoing support from our recruitment team
- Opportunities for regular placements
Why Work for Compass
Online Training Provided. Compass Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Health & Wellbeing Support Programmes Including Access To Our Employee Assistance Programme.
Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working as a Chef in one of our venues within a few days.

