Chef

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

The School is looking for a proactive and conscientious Chef to join the Kitchen Team and assist the Chef Manager with the ongoing preparation and service of meals, as well as providing an excellent catering service.

Key duties include – but are not limited to:

• General kitchen tasks and duties.
• Adherence to food safety regulations and allergy guidelines.
• Support event catering for functions, including fine dining and summer programmes.
• Keeping all legal documentation electronically and up to date.

This role is a permanent contract for 40 hours per week, all year round. Hours are to be worked as follows:

• Term time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6am – 2.30pm).
• Non-term time: You will continue to work 40 hours per week to assist with deep cleaning, planning menus and catering for school events. Some weekends and evening work may be required during the summer months.

The role requires you to work some weekends on a rotational basis.

From teaching and pastoral care to school life, everything we do at St Mary’s is for the benefit of our girls. As a single-sex independent school, we enable girls to build self-confidence and gain the knowledge and skills they need to overcome gender stereotypes. Whilst we give them the academic results to get wherever they want to go, we ensure they leave with far, far more – self-belief, passion and a desire to make a difference.

With amazing academic results, a rich pastoral programme and a nurturing and empowering environment, this is a unique place to study – and to work. Whatever your role, you will help to take a remarkable community to the next level and will benefit from significant investment in your personal and professional development. After all, releasing potential is why we’re here.

If you want to be here, too, you can enjoy an outstanding career and comprehensive benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, a 33% discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, a BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

If you can bring your best every day and want to help us inspire the next generation, it’s time we talked. For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm.

Closing date: 5pm on 16 October 2024.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The school is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.