London Borough of Islington

Head Chef

London Borough of Islington £37,142 - £38,936 Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026 at 23:59 Permanent
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Summary: We are seeking a friendly, professional, organised, and enthusiastic Head Chef to join our secondary school team. The successful candidate will lead our school catering service, ensuring that pupils and staff receive nutritious and appetising meals each day. This is an excellent opportunity for an e
Head Chef in Islington, London - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Head Chef Posted on 25/09/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3261 End Date: 12 Oct 2026 at 23:59 School Name Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (ID:18) All Departments Islington Council All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary £37,142 - £38,936 Contract Type Permanent Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Not Specified Hours Per Week 35 Working Pattern Not Specified Home Vacancies Head Chef ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role We are seeking a friendly, professional, organised, and enthusiastic Head Chef to join our secondary school team. The successful candidate will lead our school catering service, ensuring that pupils and staff receive nutritious and appetising meals each day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys working in a busy school environment, has a passion for preparing fresh and nutritious food, and takes pride in creating a positive dining experience for young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, leading the catering team, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, and ensuring that the catering service operates efficiently and effectively. Responsible for: The full catering team (kitchen assistants, supporting agency staff), the dining hall and serveries, and the overall catering provision About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Not Specified Apply Share Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Job Description / Personal Specification Download Head Chef 2026.pdf Other jobs like this Similar Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM) Vacancy Reference Number Vacancy Reference Number: 3197 End Date: End Date: 25 Oct 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Address 1: Not Specified All Departments All Departments: Children and Young People All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary Salary Details: £44,331 - £45,696 (SO2) Contract Type Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Additional Contract details 12 months Hours Per Week Hours Per Week: 35 Working Pattern Working Pattern: Full time More Information Similar Head Chef Vacancy Reference Number Vacancy Reference Number: 3261 End Date: End Date: 12 Oct 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Address 1: Donegal Street All Departments All Departments: Islington Council All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary Salary Details: £37,142 - £38,936 Contract Type Contract Type: Permanent Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Additional Contract details Not Specified Hours Per Week Hours Per Week: 35 Working Pattern Working Pattern: Not Specifie
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #389
  • Employer: London Borough of Islington
  • Location: London Borough of Islington
  • Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026 at 23:59
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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