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Assistant Chef
Part time
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week (minimum), term time only.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant School Chef to join our Catering Team. Duties will include preparing and serving food, baking desserts, cooking, cleaning, some general washing up and clearing away, acting as Assistant Chef as required by the Chef Manager.

You should enjoy cooking healthy nutritious meals and possess a passion for providing children with an exciting menu which encourages healthy, educated choices.
You will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week term-time, with occasional additional hours as required. Qualification in basic food hygiene would be an advantage and experience of working in a high-volume school kitchen is preferred but not essential.

Gosfield School is an outstanding Independent School from 2 -18 years. We are a school which values all pupils, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom. We provide a caring environment where all pupils are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our pupils for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up. Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Salary: Competitive

Please complete the attached application form and send with a covering letter to recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk. Interviews will take place w/c 4 August 2025

Start Date: 28th August 2025 ideally an induction and handover before hand.