JOB NEWS: South Tyneside Council Is Hiring Two School Chefs In South Tyneside On A Part-Time Basis.
Job Title: School Chef
Employer: South Tyneside Council
Location: South Tyneside – Catering Service
Salary: £29,542 Per Year, Pro Rata
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract, Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Working Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Number Of Vacancies: 2
Advert Posted: 15 October 2026
Closing Date: 12 November 2026 At Noon
Interview Date: 20 November 2026
About The Role:
South Tyneside Council is recruiting two enthusiastic School Chefs to lead and motivate kitchen teams in delivering high-quality catering for children and adults.
The council is looking for candidates committed to providing tasty, nutritious school lunches that support children’s health, wellbeing, concentration and learning.
The initial contract is for six months, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a kitchen team.
- Deliver high-quality catering services for schools.
- Prepare tasty and nutritious meals for children and adults.
- Help develop catering services through innovation and creativity.
- Maintain high standards of food preparation and service.
Candidate Requirements:
- Strong cooking and catering skills.
- Excellent training and team-development abilities.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- Experience developing catering services through innovation and creativity.
- A commitment to providing nutritious school meals.
Contract Details:
- Fixed-term contract for six months initially.
- Part-time, term-time-only working.
- 30 hours per week.
- Potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Important Information:
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant pre-employment checks will be required. South Tyneside Council does not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Area Manager Nicola Bowman on 07483 140048.
Vacancy ID: 303550
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