Overview
Chef (Maternity Cover) – Salary: £21,727.20 per annum – 37.5 hours per week – Term-time only – Maternity cover from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027.
We require an enthusiastic and friendly Chef to join our busy Catering Team at Woodbridge School to cover a period of maternity from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027.
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Chef to join the Catering Team at Woodbridge School, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for our pupils and staff. This role involves working in a fast-paced school kitchen environment, contributing to the planning and preparation of nutritious menus, and helping to maintain excellent food standards and safety practices. The successful candidate will bring experience from a catering or kitchen setting, hold relevant qualifications—including Food Safety Level 2—and demonstrate a commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience within our vibrant school community.
Responsibilities
* Run a section of the kitchen and deliver a high-quality food provision to our residents (pupils and staff).
* Support planning and preparation of nutritious menus in a fast-paced school kitchen environment.
* Maintain high food standards and safety practices in line with Food Safety regulations.
* Work under the guidance of the Head Chef for Woodbridge School.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of working in a kitchen or catering setting is essential.
* A relevant catering qualification is desirable.
* Certificate in Food Safety Level 2 is essential.
Working Hours & Pattern
You will be required to work a total of 37.5 hours per week with variable shift patterns. Example shifts could be 7:00am to 3:00pm or 10:30am to 6:30pm. You will also be required to work 1 weekend in 4 (9:30am to 6:30pm).
Terms & Additional Information
Reporting to the Head Chef for Woodbridge School.
Closing date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Interviews W/C: Monday 20 April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
How to Apply
For more information about the school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/staff-vacancies.
Safeguarding
Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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