JUNIOR CHEF
The Role
We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Junior Chef to join our kitchen team at our secondary school in Woking. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong willingness to learn.
Our catering team comprises a Head Chef and Catering Assistants, creating bespoke menus and delicious home-cooked food for our main school and sixth form café.
- You will work as part of a team in assisting with all aspects of the preparation and presentation of our delicious fresh foods
- You will assist with preparing all meals in accordance with guidelines
- Ensure that all service counters are prepared and replenished during service - and clear down after service
- Serve on the counters, ensuring meals are plated using appropriate portion control
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, helping with washing up and keeping the kitchen and equipment clean - creating a kitchen you can be proud of
- There will be other kitchen and catering duties which may be considered necessary for the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen, service area and dining area
- You will be expected to comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations
Salary & Hours
£22k - £24k per annum depending on experience
32.5 hours per week, 7:30am to 2:30pm
Term time only
How to Apply
Please email hr@hoevalleyschool.org expressing your interest in the role and request an application form, ask to arrange a visit to the site, or ask any further questions you may have.
Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Only fully completed School application forms received will be accepted as valid applications.
Person Specification
- Food preparation qualifications are essential. Additional training can be undertaken
- A passion for food is a must
- Present yourself in a professional, well-groomed manner
- Demonstrate an ability to work quickly but efficiently and keep calm, under pressure
- Be an excellent team player
- Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
- Have a committed and organised approach
- Have the ability to follow instructions
- You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is:
- An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
- Rated 'Good' in all areas in May 2025
- Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to Years 7 - 13
- Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
- Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught everyday
- A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
- Continuing to build a STEAM-focussed academic Sixth Form, which opened September 2023
- Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education and the local community
- In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
- Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work/life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes