Chef


Sodexo
Company 
Location 

St. Andrews KY16 9QJ

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Contract, Contract

Salary 

£14.35 an hour

Job Highlights
  • Support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality meals and excellent customer service while ensuring food safety and compliance across all services.
  • Ideal candidates have solid culinary experience, strong attention to detail, and exceptional customer service skills, with a passion for food and teamwork.
  • Working 40 hours a week during term times only, with a competitive salary, free meals, career development, and a supportive team culture.
Job Requirements/Description
Job Introduction

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

St Leonards has been at the forefront of education in Scotland – and the United Kingdom – since its foundation in 1877. Co-educational since 1999, St Leonards continues to inspire young people to adopt a global outlook, challenge themselves, ask questions, and care about the people and planet around them.

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.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Sodexo
Company 
Location 

St. Andrews KY16 9QJ

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Contract, Contract

Salary 

£14.35 an hour

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