Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.