Job Description

Job Summary

The Afternoon Chef will be required to support the final preparations for our lunchtime service and prepare the evening meal. Additionally, they will be responsible for baking and preparation for the following day. They will be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining facility and expected to have exceptional food hygiene standards.

Main duties and responsibilities:

? Supporting the Catering Manager and deputise when required.

? Order stock from suppliers as required, ensuring value for money.

? Manage the kitchen staff as required by the Catering Manager.

? Preparing food for the lunch sitting and evening meal.

? Help serve lunch and the boarder's supper.

? Baking cakes for school events.

? Always maintain a clean working environment, following Food Hygiene Regulations, in the Undercroft, Servery, Kitchen and Washing Up Area.

? Wash up utensils used in the preparation of food and crockery and cutlery used in the Undercroft.

? Assist with the safe and clean storage of all kitchen/dining equipment.

? Maintain high levels of personal presentation which in turn reflect on the presentation of food.

? Always maintain a professional code of conduct in relation to pupils and staff.

? Assist with the smooth running of the Dining Hall, helping to maintain high standards of manners and courtesy amongst pupils at all times.

? Proactive in the management of Health and Safety in the kitchen and associated areas

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. The job description will be reviewed annually as part of the appraisal process. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be subject to amendment in consultation with the employee.

All school staff are expected to:

a. Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.

b. Carry out the work of this School to the best of your ability, displaying initiative and enthusiasm and recognising that its status as preparatory and pre-prep, boarding and day school and also a choir school places additional demands and responsibilities on staff who choose to work here

c. Support your colleagues and their work, building on all that is good and helping to re-shape what could be better

d. Do all you can, by the relationships that you build with pupils, staff, parents, and wider community, to promote the caring ethos of the School and reflect its Christian foundation.

e. Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding pupils.

f. Work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors

g. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues.

h. Engage actively in the performance review process.

i. Adhere to policies as set out in the employment handbook and staff handbooks.

j. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential - basic culinary skills

Desirable - catering qualifications

Experience:

Essential - experience of working with the public, ideally including children

Desirable - Experience of working in an independent PrePrep/Prep School. Experience of working in a catering environment

Skills:

Essential - Flexibility, adaptability, initiative, ability to work with other colleagues, good interpersonal skills

Desirable - First aid skills

Personal Competencies and Qualities:

Essential - Ability to work in a high pace environment, independently and apply initiative and forethought to anticipate issues and manage workloads. Strong team player

Desirable - Leadership experience with small teams

If you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on the TES website.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025 For any queries, please speak to:

Mrs Charli Hilliard, HR Administrator: 01722 555318 or hr@salisburycathedralschool.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.70-13.22 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person