Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07.00-15.00. Salary: GSAL 9, £12.41/hour, £21,755.34 per annum based on term-time only plus 5 days and catering retainer Contract type: Permanent, term-time only plus five days (with some requirement to work ad-hoc days during holiday periods for events) Are you passionate about providing a high-quality food service in a school environment? Join our dedicated team at The Grammar School at Leeds The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Chef to join our friendly and hardworking catering team. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality meals and service to pupils and colleagues alike. You will work under the guidance of the Head Chef to prepare, present, and serve meals that meet the high standards of the school and satisfy our vibrant school community. As Assistant Chef, you will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the kitchen by adhering to all food hygiene and safety standards, including HACCP regulations. You will be involved in planning menus and ensuring the kitchen remains a clean, secure, and well-organised environment. Your role will also include helping with school events and special functions, which may occasionally take place outside normal hours. Experience in a school or large commercial catering setting, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team, is essential. We are looking for someone with strong communication and customer service skills, who enjoys working in a dynamic and child-focused environment. A commitment to safeguarding, equity and diversity, and the overall wellbeing of pupils is fundamental to this role. If you are passionate about food, take pride in high standards, and want to make a positive contribution to school life, we would love to hear from you. Catering colleagues need to be available to work some ad-hoc days during the school holiday periods to assist with events. In return, catering colleagues receive a retainer payment during this period which is included in the salary. GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations. Benefits Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weeks taking into account the 5 paid plus days) Significant discount on school fees Childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11) Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions) Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate machines Access to our GP provider, Health hero Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100 acre site Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work Free car parking available on site Use of the school’s extensive library facility Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events How to apply Complete the online GSAL application form. For any enquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Closing date for applications: 08:00 Tuesday 22 April 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed