Chef

Chef

Are you an experienced Chef ready to take on a key role in a dynamic school environment?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Chef to join our busy and friendly school catering team as a Section Chef, working alongside other Section Chefs to provide our full service to pupils, staff and external visitors/hirers.

Reporting to the Chef Manager, this role has three main responsibilities:

• Prepare delicious, high quality food for pupils, staff and visitors during term time.
• Supervising and delegating roles to supporting Catering Assistants.
• Managing a key section of the kitchen.

Being highly motivated and flexible will be key and you will need to have excellent customer service skills with a positive, cheerful, 'can-do' attitude.

Your main duties include:

• Preparation, cooking and service of the lunchtime and Nursery meals plus any hospitality functions.
• Assisting the Chef Manager/Customer Experience Manager where required.
• Adhering to strict allergen protocols and procedures.
• Liaising with Nursery staff regarding Nursery menu delivery and planning.
• Helping with the general cleaning and clearing up on completion of service.
• Supporting out of hours school events and hospitality where required.

Previous catering experience is essential as either a School Chef or from a contract/commercial catering environment. Possession of NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications would be desirable.

Excellent benefits apply. Uniform and lunch provided. Paid annual leave for full year positions (52 weeks) is 30 days plus bank holidays.

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE3981

Vacancy: Chef

Location: Northampton

Salary: GDST Regional Grade 3 FTE: 27,171 - 28,945

Actual Salary: 21,418- 22,817 (Equates to hourly rate 17.00- 18.11 inclusive of holiday and bank holiday pay)

Hours: Part-time, 35 hours per week, term time only

Required: September 2025

Contract: Permanent

National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.

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