Are you a passionate or aspiring chef looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, supportive team? Do you want a great work-life balance while still doing what you love? Bedales School in Hampshire is looking for a Live in Third Chef to join our vibrant catering team, creating delicious meals for our students and staff. You'll work in a professional kitchen alongside experienced chefs, supporting the Second Chef in delivering high-quality meals. Why Join Us?

Great Work-Life Balance - Enjoy school holidays off! (Mostly term-time role)
Competitive Pay - £25,749 annual salary
Accommodation provided (one bedroom flat)
Free Meals - Enjoy breakfast & lunch on us during term time
Career Development - Opportunities for growth & training
Fantastic Benefits - Pension, healthcare cash plan, life Assurance, personal accident cover and Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive Team - Work with friendly colleagues in a positive environment
Free On-Site Parking & Uniform Provided
Catering Experience - Preferably in a high-volume kitchen
Passion for Food & Service - Motivated by quality & great customer experience
Team Player - Friendly, approachable, and reliable
Flexible & Hardworking - Can work under pressure and adapt when needed
High Standards - Good personal hygiene and tidy appearance
Preparing and cooking food items to the specifications determined by the Head Chef
Being responsible for the provision of meals of excellent standards whilst working within the constraints of the catering budget and to a minimum wastage policy
Working to high standards of hygiene and basic food hygiene
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
Playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

Catering Experience - Preferably in a high-volume kitchen
Passion for Food & Service - Motivated by quality & great customer experience
Team Player - Friendly, approachable, and reliable
Flexible & Hardworking - Can work under pressure and adapt when needed
High Standards - Good personal hygiene and tidy appearance

Great Work-Life Balance - Enjoy school holidays off! (Mostly term-time role)
Competitive Pay - £25,749 annual salary
Accommodation provided (one bedroom flat)
Free Meals - Enjoy breakfast & lunch on us during term time
Career Development - Opportunities for growth & training
Fantastic Benefits - Pension, healthcare cash plan, life Assurance, personal accident cover and Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive Team - Work with friendly colleagues in a positive environment
Free On-Site Parking & Uniform Provided, 45 hours per week term time (includes weekends), usually 33 weeks per annum, plus an additional 240 hours to be worked over the year normally during half terms for deep cleaning and/or pre and post term. The post will be contracted up to a total of 42 weeks per annum., Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
Playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

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