Head Chef at Felsted School
New
Job Reference EDV/2025/FS/82791
Location Stebbing Road, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3LL
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Part-Time
Salary £25,019.91 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date 9:00am, 15th Sep 2025
Positions Available 1
About this Role
Head Chef Prep School (Term Time only)
Actual Starting Salary £25,019.91 per annum which includes holiday pay of £2,694.66
Permanent | Term Time only (34 Weeks per annum) | 42.5 hours per week
Join one of the UK's leading independent schools and bring your culinary leadership to the next level. We're looking for a skilled and passionate Head Chef to lead our prep school kitchen brigade and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and exciting meals for pupils and staff.
Our ideal candidate will hold a CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering and 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification or equivalent, have proven experience in a similar role in managing a kitchen (ideally in an educational environment), and possess strong interpersonal and team management skills.
This role is a permanent position working 42.5 hours per week, 34 weeks per annum. The hours of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm and Wednesdays from 8:00am to 6:30pm, with an hour's paid lunch break each day. Weekend working may be required to support school functions e.g. Speech Day, Harvest Festival etc.
Further information and a full job description can be found on our website.
Responsibilities
Lead the prep school kitchen brigade and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and exciting meals for pupils and staff. Manage kitchen operations in a educational environment with strong interpersonal and team management skills. Ensure compliance with food safety standards and contribute to menu planning and nutrition.
Qualifications
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
• 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience in a similar role managing a kitchen (ideally in an educational environment)
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave each year (plus public holidays)
* Free life assurance, uniform and parking
* Contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%)
* Membership availability to the School's healthcare scheme (via BUPA)
* Free lunch on full days worked
* Annual salary reviews
* Free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities
* Subsidised on-site Coffee Shop
* Membership to Felsted Connect; discounts and offers from retailers
More information on our rewards package can be found on our website.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a village campus in North Essex. The school provides holistic education to approximately 1100 pupils and employs a large staff in a community-oriented environment. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 15 September 2025 at 9:00am. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Equality and Safeguarding
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe environment. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Related Documents
* Head Chef-Prep School-August 2...pdf
Contact Details
HR
01371822600
hr@felsted.org
Felsted School
Stebbing Road, Felsted
Essex
CM6 3LL
01371822600
recruitment@felsted.org
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