Chef For Schools
Pertemps · Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Chef For Schools at Pertemps, based in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, paying £13.95 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £13.95 per hour
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 26 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Chef
21% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 263104179
About the role
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a School Cook based in Edinburgh to support a busy primary or high school kitchen.
📣 Role: School Cook
📍 Location: Edinburgh (Various Locations)
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday (hours differ depend on location, but typically 24 hours per week)
💷 Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary Ongoing (Term Time Only)
🔑 Start date: Immediate (after PVG certification received)
This role requires a PVG Certificate (£59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate).
Key Responsibilities
📣 Role: School Cook
📍 Location: Edinburgh (Various Locations)
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday (hours differ depend on location, but typically 24 hours per week)
💷 Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary Ongoing (Term Time Only)
🔑 Start date: Immediate (after PVG certification received)
This role requires a PVG Certificate (£59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook nutritious school meals
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
- Complete food safety records and kitchen compliance checks
- Receive and store deliveries, manage stock rotation, and assist with ordering
- Serve meals and support school events when required
- Carry out general kitchen duties, including cleaning and manual handling
- Has previous cooking experience, ideally within a school or similar catering environment
- Holds a relevant catering qualification or has equivalent experience
- Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety
- Can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Reference: 263104179 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 26 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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