Chef

The Opportunity

Term time only, 40 hours per week, split shifts and alternate weekends Start date: December 2024 / January 2025

Competitive salary, retainer paid for school holiday periods, contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Located in Farnham Royal, South Buckinghamshire

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old. We deliver a first-class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment. The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Chef to join our catering team. A chef who is passionate about food, confident in cooking with fresh ingredients and who takes pride in food presentation.

We are looking for a flexible, reliable and self-motivated team player who is able to work in a pressurised environment. You will have a “can-do” attitude and good communication skills which are key to being part of a team of 7 who run our kitchen safely, smoothly and hygienically. You will have an excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and standards and you will hold City and Guilds 706-1/2 or NVQ level 1 or 2 in food preparation and cooking, or equivalent.

This is a full-time hours role during term time, split shift and alternate weekend working. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, lunch during term time and uniform.

Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.