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Student Chef

United Kingdom, London 14.80 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College Are you ready to make an impact at one of London’s leading Further Education providers? Capital City College is looking for a skilled Student Chef to support and drive key operational functions, helping shape the future of education in the heart of London. About the Role This role is offered on an hourly paid basis. Prepare high-quality dishes under the supervision of senior chefs Work as part of a professional kitchen brigade across a range of sections Support busy service periods, including lunchtime and evening service Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards Contribute to menu preparation, prep work, and stock rotation Provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers What We’re Looking For Students currently enrolled in a Hospitality or Culinary Arts programme A genuine interest in professional cookery and kitchen operations Good time-keeping, communication, and teamwork skills Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop new techniques Reliability and a positive attitude during busy service periods What We Offer Paid experience in a live, customer-facing kitchen Flexible shifts designed to fit around your studies Mentoring from professional chefs and front-of-house teams Hands-on experience that strengthens your CV and employability Opportunities to progress into higher levels, apprenticeships, or full-time roles A supportive environment that builds your confidence and skills Why This Role Matters Our restaurants operate from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday, and Front of House teams play a vital role in delivering a high-quality customer experience. By joining the team, you help ensure smooth service while developing essential skills for a career in hospitality. About Us: Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK’s largest FE colleges in London. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond. Why Join Capital City College? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that puts learners first. At CCC, we value the dedication of our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone. CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check — with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure. Our Values To create a future that’s uniquely yours. As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success. Studying at our campuses isn’t just about good grades. It’s being part of a community within a community, that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of London itself. Where every background and perspective are celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. As teachers and staff, we’re all driven by you – getting to know you, helping you feel valued and giving you hands-on support every step of the way. Whether you’re a creative spirit, a tech whiz, or a business mastermind, together we’ll create a future that’s uniquely yours. Real-life learning Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world. Connected community Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow. Expanded horizons Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible. Apply now for the Student Chef role if you're ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic education environment and make a real difference in the lives of our learners!

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare high-quality dishes under the supervision of senior chefs
  • Work as part of a professional kitchen brigade across a range of sections
  • Support busy service periods, including lunchtime and evening service
  • Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
  • Contribute to menu preparation, prep work, and stock rotation
  • Provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers

Requirements

  • Students currently enrolled in a Hospitality or Culinary Arts programme
  • A genuine interest in professional cookery and kitchen operations
  • Good time-keeping, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop new techniques
  • Reliability and a positive attitude during busy service periods

What we offer

  • Paid experience in a live, customer-facing kitchen
  • Flexible shifts designed to fit around your studies
  • Mentoring from professional chefs and front-of-house teams
  • Hands-on experience that strengthens your CV and employability
  • Opportunities to progress into higher levels, apprenticeships, or full-time roles
  • A supportive environment that builds your confidence and skills
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform
  • Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
  • Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
  • Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
  • Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
  • Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
  • Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

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