Assistant Chef

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is looking for an Assistant Chef to join its dedicated catering team. This role involves preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to meet the needs of pupils and staff, while upholding high standards of quality and safety. Candidates should have prior catering experience, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and enjoy working collaboratively. The position offers a contract type of permanent and requires flexible hours.

Benefits

Employer Pension Scheme

Sports Centre Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Flexibility to support various catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals.
• Support daily service in both Prep and Senior Schools.
• Assist with outdoor events and functions.

Skills

Catering experience

Team collaboration

Food safety standards

Job 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

Repton is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our dedicated catering team in delivering a first-class catering service. You will 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 30 January 2026. If you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via [e-mail].

Responsibilities

Repton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to join our dedicated catering team and help deliver a truly first-class dining experience. In this hands‑on role, you will contribute to the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious, and imaginative dishes that cater to the diverse needs of our pupils, staff, and visitors. From hearty everyday meals to special event menus, you will play an important part in upholding our high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety, all while working efficiently and within established budget guidelines. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and enjoys being part of a supportive team.

• Daily service within the Prep School and Senior School
• Providing meals for our boarding houses
• Assisting with outdoor events, functions, and hospitality occasions

If you take pride in creating great food, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to develop your skills in a vibrant school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall. The school, established on the site of a 7th‑century Anglo‑Saxon Benedictine abbey that later became a 12th‑century Augustinian priory, incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate. The school has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom while remaining small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep enjoy a very close relationship and, in 2020, the schools became a through‑school. At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high, and creative activities – including music, art, drama, and design – flourish. The school has a national profile in sport, especially in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton's future vision. Repton currently has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan's, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.