Chef

The role

The  Chef is responsible for the successful production of healthy, balanced food to pupils, staff, and visitors at all services, within pre- determined budgetary levels. They are challenged to produce as many dishes from fresh ingredients as possible and have the opportunity to actively contribute to the introduction of new service innovations.

Working within the Kitchen team, the role holder will report to the Head Chef, and has daily responsibility for General Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters, and Pot Wash in the absence of the Head Chef. For the right candidate this role will offer variety, diversity, and plenty of development opportunities.

In addition to a friendly working environment and excellent opportunities for career progression, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme
• BUPA Wellbeing Expenses Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to discounted tickets to the Stahl Theatre and Music Productions
• Discounted Sports Centre and swimming pool membership

Join us to experience these benefits and more as part of our dedicated team!

Hours

Hours of work: 80 hours over a two-week rota, with every other weekend off.

Working Weeks: 41.4 working weeks per annum, paid for 47 weeks to include annual leave entitlement.

Salary: £27,824 pro-rata per annum, (£30,790 FTE)

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have been awarded at least NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation, Food Safety and Allergen Awareness and have an awareness of health and safety regulations. You will need to demonstrate previous experience working as a chef, have a proven track record in providing quality food and be willingness to learn and adapt, with a focus on continuous development. A positive, flexibly attitude with the ability to prioritise and organise workloads is imperative.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer and an overview of the School, please see the Job Description available below.

To apply

Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found at the “Job Description” link, below. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9am

Interviews will take place week commencing 20 April 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

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