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Mobile Chef

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United Kingdom , Bucklesham

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Salary:

15.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Mobile Chef to join our Education Catering team. As a Mobile Chef, you’ll take the lead in preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to pupils, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. You’ll be the Head Chef on-site, supported by 1–3 catering assistants depending on the school’s size. This is a mobile role, and you could be based at any of the schools managed across Suffolk (Felixstowe, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds areas), for as long as cover is required – or even at a different school each day.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take the lead in preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to pupils
  • Ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
  • Lead, motivate, and support your kitchen team to deliver excellent service
  • Travel between schools to provide chef cover where needed
  • Deliver meals that meet both nutritional and school standards

Requirements:

  • Possess a passion for food
  • Focused on the front line
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • Team player
  • Previous catering experience as a Chef/Cook
  • Experience working in an education or contract catering environment is desirable
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Nice to have:

Experience working in an education or contract catering environment

What we offer:
  • Free, tasty meals
  • Flexible working
  • Plenty of Time to Unwind
  • Leave for life’s important moments
  • Give back time
  • Room to grow
  • Wellbeing first
  • Financial security
  • Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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