Assistant Chef

Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Wellington College Prep is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Catering Department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Chef.

You will join on a Full Time, Term Time plus (35 weeks per year) permanent basis (40 hours per week, prodminently boarding supper), and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to our personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, fee remission, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

About the role:

Our kitchen is the heart of our setting - producing warming breakfasts, nutritious hot lunches, and wholesome teas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Assistant Chef to join our busy team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and a genuine enthusiasm for good, whole foods and sustainable living. As an Assistant Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards and ensuring a well-organised kitchen environment

Key responsibilities include (Please see job description for full details):

• Food Preparation & Service including
• Prepare, cook, and present meals and buffets to a high standard for pupils, staff, and special events.
• Take ownership of food production for each service, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene, and safety in accordance with school and statutory regulations.
• Kitchen Operations
• Support with stock control, ordering, and receiving goods in line with compliance procedures
• Compliance & Training
• Ensure all daily checks, including temperature control during production, preparation, service, and storage, are completed accurately.
  

Person Specification, you must have:

• Confident and competent cook with experience preparing meals for groups.
• Passion for healthy eating, whole foods, and child nutrition
• Willingness to undertake mandatory food hygiene and allergy training (if not already held
  
  

Applications: Please apply directly via our recruitment website Careers | Wellington College Prep Careers, partial applications via job boards will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 13th July

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the School community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now.

Wellington College Prep 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).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.