Head Chef Educator

South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery, South Baddesley, LYMINGTON

Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Job Category: Support

Local Authority: Hampshire

Phase of Education: Primary

Who You Are

Above all, you have a passion for food. While food qualifications and industry knowledge are desirable, they are not the deal breaker. If you have the drive to help children love healthy food, we will provide the full training you need to succeed.

• A Creative Thinker: Excited by the prospect of 'Farm-to-Fork' cooking.
• A Leader: Able to motivate a team and maintain high standards within budget.
• A Role Model: Professional, polite, and friendly with children and colleagues alike.
• Ambitious: You have high aspirations for what school catering can become.

Why Join Us?

We are a small school with a strong family feel. You won't just be an employee; you'll be a vital part of our school community. As part of the Hampshire Local Authority, you will benefit from:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Work life balance with Term Time Only hours (enjoy your holidays!).
• The opportunity to shape a pioneering service from the ground up.
• Partnership with Chefs in Schools, providing access to elite professional training, a network of professional kitchens, and 1 on 1 support from a Chef Consultant.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.