Job Introduction
Chef
St Leonards School, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QJ
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Salary: £14.35 per hour (circa £29,848 per year)
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Shifts: 5 days over 7
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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
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Assist with food preparation, service, menu planning, and ordering
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Supervise kitchen staff and support daily operations
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Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, hygiene, and health & safety standards
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Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and complete required food safety records
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Deliver excellent customer service
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Support school events, functions, and lettings as required
What We Offer
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Free meals while on duty
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Full uniform and training provided
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Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
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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.
