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40 hours per week (working five days per week between 07.30-16.30 including 1-hour unpaid break time)

All Year-Round role (52 Weeks, Per Year) 

Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from the cutting edge in sporting facilities, art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the latest technology and designed by our staff and students to ensure their fitness for purpose to educate the children of today and future-proofed for the children of tomorrow.

Southfields Academy is looking to recruit a Chef who will play a vital role in preparing healthy, age-appropriate meals for our students and children, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive.

Previous experience in a kitchen environment and a Food Hygiene certificate are a plus, but a genuine love of cooking and a positive attitude are essential! We provide a competitive salary and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of growing children.

Should you be interested in finding out more about this role, please download the job description below. 

An Application Form and a Job Description can be downloaded below 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - hr@southfieldsacademy.com

Closing Date: 22 September 2024 (at noon)

Please note that Southfields Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. With this in mind, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to avoid any disappointment. 

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Southfields Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and recognises the importance of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates.

Southfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. 

In line with the recommendations listed in KCSiE 2024, these include basic online checks of shortlisted candidates' social media presence and other internet-based public forums.

Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Southfields Academy

333 Merton Road

London, SW18 5JU

Tel: 020 8875 2600

Email: info@southfieldsacademy.com

Web: www.southfieldsacademy.com

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils