Assistant Chef (Chef de Partie)

Repton is looking for an Assistant Chef (Chef de Partie) who will be able to work as part of the catering team of the Hospitality/Central Catering Kitchen in the provision of a first-class catering service. The successful candidate will be delivering high quality, fresh, nutritious, imaginative food that meets the needs of the pupils, visitors and staff within the parameters of set budget.

Please submit your application online by 14th March 2025.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.

Main Responsibilities

The role of Hospitality Chef is responsible to the Hospitality Manager, with support of the Head of Catering and Executive Chef, for the provision of a high quality, in house catering service for the Hospitality/Central Catering division of the school. This is a hands on, proactive role that requires a passion for fresh, nutritious and seasonal cooking. The role will be demanding, but wide ranging and fulfilling for the successful candidate. It is likely that the Hospitality Chef will have previous experience managing and working within a small team of kitchen staff. You will need to be an innovative chef, conscious of current trends in food and innovations and allergen/dietary requirements.

For a detailed description of duties and benefits please view the Candidate Information Pack. 

The Ideal Candidate

Relevant Prior Experience

• Experience in working in a busy & diverse kitchen
• Experience in preparing dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Experience in the delivery of high-volume quality, nutritious and well-balanced food
• Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & Health & Safety Regulations

Candidate Profile

• Level 2 or 3 Professional Cookery Qualification
• Passionate about cooking, food and fresh produce
• A nice person, who can work alone or within a team
• High energy, resilient, can-do attitude, proactive and flexible approach
• Keen to support staff and pupils, whilst working towards Repton’s ethos & objectives
• Confident verbal communicator, able to communicate effectively with professionals, staff, pupils and contractors
• Well organised, used to working at pace
• Care and attention, particularly for all aspects of food presentation & safety

Package Description

Location: Repton Senior

Responsible to: Hospitality Chef

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. 1 full weekend off in 3.

Contract: Term time only (34 weeks), plus 288 Enterprise hours to be worked outside of term time.

Salary: £26,300 per annum

Benefits: Employer Pension Scheme, free membership of Repton Sports Centre.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.