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Junior Chef or School Cook
Job in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
Interaction Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Cafe / Restaurant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re currently hiring for a Chef on a temporary to permanent basis to work in a school in Northampton.
The role:
will include prep, cooking, cleaning and pot wash where required. All Chefs despite level of experience roll their sleeves up to get the job done.
The team: working with a Senior team of Chefs and experienced General Assistants to serve (Apply online only) meals per service.
The rota: rotating, Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 then 5:7 days to include Sat & Sun on 11:00-19:00 shift.
The salary: £28392 per annum + overtime + bonus + benefits.
The environment: working in a spacious kitchen within a school.
As this is a temporary to permanent contract, you will be paid weekly by Interaction Recruitment at a basic rate of £13.70 per hour PAYE of which you will accrue holiday pay at £1.65 per hour (for every hour you work, you will bank £1.65 in addition to your hourly rate) you will be paid by Interaction Recruitment for thirteen (13) weeks before taking a permanent contact.
Benefits & perks (once permanent)
Lucrative basic salary for good work life balance
Training and development opportunities for aspiring Chefs
Death in service
Long service awards
Meal on duty, parking, pension
24hr GP access
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Bonus scheme
And more…
What we’re looking for?
Great, positive mental attitude. A grafter who’s willing to roll their sleeves up and work as part of a team (mandatory)
Enhanced DBS covering children, dated within the last 3 years or part of the online update service (mandatory)
Food hygiene or food safety level 2 certified (mandatory)
Fresh produce experience (ideal)
School experience (ideal)
Contact Cheryl Wilson or Lucie Campbell for a first stage telephone interview on (phone number removed).
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