Assistant Chef

Repton School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Chef to join their catering team. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, supporting various catering operations, and ensuring high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and a passion for quality food service. This role is part-time during term time with additional hours outside of term time.

Benefits

Employer Pension Scheme

Sports Centre Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food preparation is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh and nutritious meals.
• Support various catering operations across the School.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to quality

Teamwork

Job description

Package Description

Location : Repton Senior and Repton Prep

Reporting to : Chef Manager / House Chef

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours of work : 42 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, term time only, plus an additional 200 Enterprise hours to be worked outside of term time.

Salary : £14.42 per hour

Benefits : Employer Pension Scheme, Sports Centre Membership

Job Introduction

Repton is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our dedicated catering team in delivering a first-class catering service. You’ll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh, nutritious, and imaginative dishes that meet the needs of our pupils, staff, and visitors - all while maintaining high standards of quality and working within budget parameters.

Flexibility is essential, as the role involves supporting a variety of catering operations across the School - including the Prep School, boarding houses, and outdoor events.

Please submit your application online by 1st December 2025

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School ...