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Matthew Arnold School · Oxford · Oxfordshire

Job description

Casul Temporary Chef - Immediate Start Available!

Salary: Grade 6(£16.52 - £17.90 per hour) FTE equivalent pay is £27,709 - £30,023 p.a

Hours: 25 -30 hours per week (Core working hours are 09:30 - 14:30)

Join our team and bring your passion for food to our school community!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our catering team. You’ll help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for our students and staff, while supporting school events and leading the kitchen team.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Planning menus and preparing, cooking and serving meals
  • Supervising kitchen staff and maintaining high standards
  • Managing stock and ordering supplies
  • Catering for school events
  • Supporting health, safety and food hygiene standards

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is organised, reliable and works well under pressure
  • Can lead and motivate a team
  • Has catering and stock-control experience
  • Has a good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
  • Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service

How to apply:

Please complete the application form on My New Term. If you have any further questions please contactJeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.

Matthew Arnold School reserves the right to interview applicants early and close the advert prior to closing date, therefore please apply as soon as possible.


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About this school

Matthew Arnold School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,250
Avg teacher salary
£42,873
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.5:1
Academy trust
ACER TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE

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Salary
£16.52 - £17.90 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 September 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026

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