Chef Opportunity

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Menu Planning Large-scale Production Event Catering Fine Dining Teamwork Creativity Consistency Kitchen Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef Opportunity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an aspiring Chef to join its busy Catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef ready to take the next step in their career within a professional, supportive, and high-performing kitchen.

  • Location: Oxford, UK
  • Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Closing Date: 11/05/2026
  • Work Type: On-site
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience Level: Mid-Senior level (Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef)

About the Role

Working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Chefs, you'll play an important role in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes for pupils, staff, and guests across daily service and a varied calendar of events, including fine dining evenings, weddings, school functions, and summer programmes. The school is open to appointing at either Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef level depending on experience. You will gain experience across menu planning, large-scale production, and event catering while contributing to a kitchen culture that values creativity, consistency, and teamwork.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual holiday entitlement
  • Free meals
  • Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including partner and children under 21)
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows (5% employee, 8% employer, up to 12% match)

How to Apply

Click here to read further details and apply. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 11th May 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be conducted before the closing date. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Registered Charity No: 309681.

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