Chef We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Chef to join our busy and friendly school catering team either for term time only working (36 weeks working plus paid holiday/bank holiday) or all year working (52 weeks with 30 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays). Reporting to and supported by the Chef Manager, the main duties will include: Preparation, cooking and service of the lunchtime and Nursery meals plus any hospitality functions. Assisting the Chef Manager/Customer Experience Manager where required. Supervising and delegating roles to supporting Catering Assistants. Managing a key section of the kitchen. Adhering to strict allergen protocols and procedures. Helping with the general cleaning and clearing up on completion of service. Being highly motivated and flexible will be key and you will need to have excellent customer service skills with a positive, cheerful, 'can-do' attitude. Previous catering experience is essential as either a School Chef or from a contract/commercial catering environment. Possession of NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications would be desirable. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as; Competitive salaries and pay progression Generous pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for pupils at GDST schools An Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24 hour confidential counselling, wellbeing support and advice services In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks Access to extensive professional development opportunities Good transport links Training grants for qualifications Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least 900 per year) Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment Uniform included About the School: Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our reference : SE3820 Vacancy : Chef Location : Northampton Salary : 26,443 - 28,000 full time equivalent, actual salary pro-rata based on hours and number of weeks worked Hours : Full Year or Term-Time only Required : February 2025 Contract : Permanent National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School. INDSH