Head Chef

Chef
St Leonards School, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QJ
Salary: £14.35 per hour (circa £29,848 per year)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: 5 days over 7
Contract: Term-time only – 38 weeks per year
Enhanced PVG checks required
Role Overview
To support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals, ensuring excellent service, food safety compliance, and customer satisfaction across all services and events.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with food preparation, service, menu planning, and ordering
Supervise kitchen staff and support daily operations
Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and complete required food safety records
Deliver excellent customer service
Support school events, functions, and lettings as required
What We Offer
Free meals while on duty
Competitive salary and benefits
Full uniform and training provided
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
Career development and progression opportunities
Join Us
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to lead with passion and cook with purpose. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a supportive, values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create a brighter, tastier future at St Leonards School!
Please note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children.All roles require pre-employment screening, including a PVG check Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received.