Senior Chef; Chef de Partie Equivalent

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Reference:
AUG

Expiry date: :00:00.000

Location:

Cheltenham

Benefits:
Group Pension Scheme, Subsidised Health & Fitness Centre Membership, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle charging

Full time. 40 hours per week. Term Time.

£15.58 per hour + holiday pay (£22,440.46 per annum + holiday pay).

Bring your creativity, flair and passion for food to one of Cheltenham’s most prestigious boarding schools!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Chef to join our Catering Department - a friendly community right at the heart of College life. Every day, you’ll help shape the experience of our pupils through delicious, nutritious food that really makes a difference

A rarity in the culinary world, this role offers fantastic work life balance
. This is a daytime role, working on a rota basis between the hours of 6:30am - 8:00pm, during College term time only. The rota will include some weekend shifts. In addition, there will be the opportunity to work extra shifts to support an exciting range of functions and events during College holidays e.g. Weddings, Corporate Events and Summer Schools etc.

Our talented Catering Department comprises of a team of 90 staff, running 11 kitchens across the College site. As a Senior Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef within one of our boarding houses, to craft menus that are both tasty, healthy and meet any dietary requirements of Pupils and Staff.

To be successful in the role you must have good customer service skills, be a strong communicator, and be able to work on your own initiative. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate effective time management and an ability to work under pressure. For further information please view the additional vacancy information pack.

If you have any questions, or you are interested in visiting one of our kitchens to find out more, then please contact the Catering Services Manager, Sarah Parker on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or

Closing date of application is Thursday 10 September 2026 at 8pm.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Interview dates for this position are to be confirmed.

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