Chef

Employer
West Lea School
Location
London, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
£39,973 - £42,758
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
3rd November 2025 12:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1512618
Suitable for
Other Graduates
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Contract Length: 36 hours, 42 weeks
  • Suitable for: Other Graduates
  • Job ID: 1512618

We’re looking for a skilled, passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team at our Horizon Campus overseeing all aspects of the kitchen. You will be working with young people with SEND aged 16 and over equipping them with the skills they need to flourish in the catering and hospitality industry.

You’ll oversee all aspects of the kitchen, from sourcing local ingredients and managing stock to delivering qualifications and guiding learners through hands-on cooking experiences. The kitchen is linked to a local community café, giving learners the opportunity to cook for a real audience and gain valuable hospitality experience.

You will:

• Be experienced in the food industry and passionate about culinary arts

• Be committed to inclusive education and supporting learners with special needs

• Be organised, creative, and confident in managing a professional kitchen

• Be excited to mentor young people and help them build real-world skills

We have an attractive employee benefits package, including:

• Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions
• Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role

Based in the borough of Enfield, we provide education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

Our four campuses – Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon – serve more than 500 learners and are home to 230 employees.

We’re a strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish. Our learners leave confident and able to progress onto further education and work.

We’re a disability confident employer that’s Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core.

West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. The postholder may be required to work at any West Lea School site.

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Safeguarding Statement:

West Lea School, Staff and the governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment process is rigorous and appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.