Assistant Chef

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/NA/01914

Location

Greenwood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£16,924.00 - £17,193.00 Annually (Actual)

GAT 4 Points 5-6

Hours Per Week

27.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 21st Aug, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Interview Date(s)

31st August 2026

About this Role

Assistant Chef

Our Assistant Chef will support the Chef Manager, with food preparation, completion of relevant paperwork and service to our students, deputising in the Chef Manager’s absence.

Working hours will be 8.00am to 2.00 pm, with an unpaid 30-minute break . Part time work over 40 weeks (term time plus inset days and training/cleaning days).

Qualifications and Experience

It would be desirable for you to:

• have experience of working in an education setting.
• have a good understanding of Health and Safety within your work environment (training will be provided)
• Knowledge of Government Nutritional Standards and Allergy Awareness.

Be trained to NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent or be willing to work towards this.

Hold an up-to-date level 2 Food Safety Certificate (training will be provided).

Be familiar with completing Risk assessments, although not essential.

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Nottingham Academy ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

Andrea Marton

0115 6460995

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