Chef
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Brettenham Park, Ipswich IP7 7PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rugby School Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a Chef to join our Old Buckenham Hall Catering team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for overall belief in the importance of supporting the School’s aims and objectives through the provision of nutritious, appealing and varied meals for students, staff and visitors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
• Present food to a high standard
• Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
• Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
• Contribute ideas for school events
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
• Undertake basic record-keeping as required
• Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
• Operation and storage of catering equipment in accordance with instructions
• Assist in allergen labelling
Annual Salary: £25,000 dependent on experience
Working Pattern: 40.4 working weeks a year
Term time: 33 weeks per year, 36.25 hours per week.
Out of Term Time: 7.4 weeks per year
Including: 15 cleaning & INSET days per annum (6 hours per day)
22 working days per annum supporting Summer Lettings (8 hours per day)
For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Please Note
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
Charity Registration Number 528752
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
• Present food to a high standard
• Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
• Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
• Contribute ideas for school events
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
• Undertake basic record-keeping as required
• Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
• Operation and storage of catering equipment in accordance with instructions
• Assist in allergen labelling
Annual Salary: £25,000 dependent on experience
Working Pattern: 40.4 working weeks a year
Term time: 33 weeks per year, 36.25 hours per week.
Out of Term Time: 7.4 weeks per year
Including: 15 cleaning & INSET days per annum (6 hours per day)
22 working days per annum supporting Summer Lettings (8 hours per day)
For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Please Note
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
Charity Registration Number 528752