Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/158189
- Location: St Andrews
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £14.35 per hour
- Closing date: 17 June 2026
About the role
Chef
St Leonards School, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QJ
- Salary: £14.35 per hour (circa £29,848 per year)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shifts: 5 days over 7
- 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
- Assist with food preparation, service, menu planning, and ordering
- Supervise kitchen staff and support daily operations
- Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, hygiene, and health & safety standards
- Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and complete required food safety records
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Support school events, functions, and lettings as required
What We Offer
- Free meals while on duty
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Full uniform and training provided
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
- 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.
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
St Andrews, United Kingdom, KY16 9QJ
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