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School Chef

Primary School
Hammersmith, London

Posted: 16 Oct 2026

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

Compensation: £20.64 to £21.26 per hour

Paid Permanent

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Job description

Greenside Primary School, London W12 9PT

Permanent, Part-time, 40 weeks per year

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Inner London Scale 6, Point 18 -  20 (£33,168.51 - £34,164.18 FTE p/a)

Join Elliot’s Kitchen and help give children the best start in life!

At The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, we believe every child deserves a nutritious, delicious meal every day, alongside food education that inspires a lifelong love of healthy, sustainable food.

Welcome to Elliot’s Kitchen!

We are looking for a passionate School Chef to join our team at Greenside Primary School. Working alongside our Regional Executive Chef Educator, you will help create exciting, nutritious menus that meet school food standards, celebrate seasonal ingredients and reflect our school community.

If you care about great food, children’s well-being and the role nutrition plays in learning, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

What we offer:

  • A collaborative team with food excellence at its heart.

  • The opportunity to positively impact children’s health and learning.

  • Opportunities to champion sustainability and work with local producers.

  • Continuous professional development and the chance to help shape the future of Elliot’s Kitchen.

Bring your passion for food to Greenside Primary School and make every meal count!

For more information about the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the Job Pack and Job Description.

Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Interview Dates: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Application information

Job Description

Greenside School Chef Ad

Job Pack

Please submit an Application form and covering letter to Rida Begum via email at recruitment@elliotfoundation.co.uk

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About Primary School

Greenside is a small school with a strong sense of purpose. As a one-form entry primary with a nursery, we know our pupils well and work hard to ensure that every child feels safe, valued and challenged. We are proud to be a village school in the heart of London, where relationships matter and belonging is built through trust, consistency and care.

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