Chef

Shebbear College; Shebbear; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free parking

Wellbeing centre

Gym access

Professional development

Job summary

Shebbear College invites applications for a Chef to join our catering team. The role involves preparing meals for children and staff in a busy school kitchen, with a 40-hour week.

You will work as part of a friendly team in a rural, charming setting and contribute to providing a balanced, nutritious menu. Starting on 30 November 2026, the successful candidate will be committed to high standards of food safety and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development within our school

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Prepare meals for children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for children and staff.
• Work as part of catering team.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All Year Round

To Start: 30th November 2026

We are looking to appoint a Chef to join our catering team. We are looking for a chef who has experience of working in a kitchen provision and working as part of a team. As our Chef you will be responsible for the preparation of meals for our children and staff. Facilities are excellent and our Kitchen is the heart of the school. We provide a balanced and nutritious menu for our children and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a friendly team who play a key role in the school.

Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

• Working in a small, friendly school in a stunning rural location
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time
• Free parking on site
• Health and Wellbeing Centre on site during term time
• Use of school facilities, including gym
• Opportunity for professional development and training

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised should a high volume of suitable applications be received.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, including attendance at regular safeguarding training. The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of qualifications, a health questionnaire, online searches of publicly available information, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, overseas police checks where applicable, and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Please refer to the College's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy on the school website for further information.