Chef

Who we are: Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from the cutting edge in sporting facilities, art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the latest technology and designed by our staff and students to ensure their fitness for purpose to educate the children of today and future-proofed for the children of tomorrow. Who we are looking for: Southfields Academy is looking to recruit a Chef who will play a vital role in preparing healthy, age-appropriate meals for our students and children, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive. This is a All Year Round role (52 Weeks, Per Year) working five days per week between 07.30-16.30 (40 hours per week). Previous experience in a kitchen environment and a Food Hygiene certificate are a plus, but a genuine love of cooking and a positive attitude are essential! We provide a competitive salary and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of growing children. Should you be interested in finding out more about this role, please download the job description below. About us: Please note that Southfields Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. With this in mind, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to avoid any disappointment. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that Southfields Academy is unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship. Southfields Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and recognises the importance of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. Southfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the recommendations listed in KCSiE 2024, these include basic online checks of shortlisted candidates' social media presence and other internet-based public forums. TPBN1_UKCT