Private Boarding School Chef

Aramark; Midlands, Uppingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking an experienced Chef for Uppingham School, where you'll manage kitchen operations and prepare high-quality meals for students. The role offers a competitive salary, work-life balance, and opportunities for career progression. An ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with strong culinary skills and team leadership experience, ready to make a real impact while enjoying a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

On-site meals during shifts

Free parking

Employee Benefits Platform for discounts

Life assurance and pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK and residency for the past 5 years.
• Substantial experience in a high-volume chef role.
• Flair for producing high-quality meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily kitchen operations in the boarding house.
• Prepare and serve meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Assist and lead a small kitchen team effectively.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene compliance

Creativity in meal presentation

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Overview

Chef - Boarding House | Uppingham School, Rutland
Location: Uppingham, LE15 9QE
Salary: £29,672.50 per annum (FTE) - term-time only / term-time plus. Final salary to be confirmed at interview.
Hours: Full-time, 41.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including weekends)

Lead with passion. Cook with purpose. Enjoy a better work-life balance.

Aramark UK is recruiting a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team at Uppingham School, one of the UK\'s top independent schools located in the beautiful countryside of Rutland.

Based in one of the school\'s 15 boarding houses, you\'ll take the lead in a small kitchen, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for approximately 75-80 students. This role offers the perfect mix of autonomy, stability, and career growth within a well-established and supportive environment.

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £29,672.50 per annum (FTE), with final salary discussed at interview
• Work-life balance: Term-time only / term-time plus contract with structured hours
• Free perks: On-site meals during shifts, free parking, and great local transport links
• Employee savings: Access to our Employee Benefits Platform - 100s of retail, grocery, and lifestyle discounts
• Great benefits: Life assurance, pension contributions, increasing holiday allowance, and the option to buy additional leave
• Career progression: We promote from within and offer structured pathways for advancement
• Training & development: Access to tailored training programmes, professional development, and apprenticeships

What you\'ll be doing

• Take full ownership of daily kitchen operations in your assigned boarding house
• Prepare and serve high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Assist in leading and supporting a small kitchen team, promoting a positive and efficient working environment
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, quality, and presentation
• Manage ordering, stock control, deliveries, and kitchen administration
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and follow daily/weekly cleaning routines
• Work as part of a 7-day rota, including some weekends

You\'ll thrive in this role if you have

• The legal right to work in the UK and UK residency for the past 5 years (required for enhanced DBS and security vetting)
• Relevant culinary qualifications or substantial experience in a similar high-volume chef role
• Experience supervising or leading a team in a kitchen environment
• A flair for producing consistently high-quality meals with creativity and care
• Excellent people skills - confident, positive, and capable of motivating others

Looking for a role where your skills make a real impact - without sacrificing balance?

Apply now and bring your energy, experience, and ideas to a role where you can truly shine.

Job Reference: 601003
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark

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