Chef (term time only)

• Contract:Permanent term-time only plus five days (with some requirement to work ad-hoc days during holiday periods for events)

• Hours: 07:00-15:00 Monday to Friday 37.5 per week

• Salary:GSAL 12 (25129 FTE) 13.03 per hour Actual term time only:22834 per annum

Are you a passionate and dedicated chef with a flair for creativity and a commitment to excellence

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our dynamic catering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced high-quality environment where your culinary skills will make a difference to the daily experience of our pupilscolleagues and visitors.

As Chef you will play a key role in the preparation and presentation of freshdaily salad bar andnutritious meals ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards and in line with both school expectations and statutory regulations. You will support the Head Chef withmaintainingallergenrequirementsand recipes managing food safetyand hygiene standards and contributing to the overall smooth operation of the kitchen.

Our ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 706/1/2 (or equivalent) qualifications in food preparation and cooking along with Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety. You will have experience working in a large-scale commercial or school catering environment and enjoy being part of a team that values innovation professionalism and excellent customer service.

Catering colleagues need to be available to work some ad-hoc days during the school holiday periods toassistwith eventsas well as some weekends for school sport fixtures on a rota basis. As such flexibility is key. Inreturn catering colleagues receive a retainer payment during this period which is included in the in a school or large commercial catering setting along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team is essential.

Why GSAL

At GSAL we are committed to promoting equity and diversity safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and providing a safe supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values and have a passion for great food we would love to hear from you.

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendlyfunand supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing while insisting upon andmaintaininghigh expectations.

Benefits

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weekstaking into accountthe 5 paid plus days)

• Significant discount on school fees

• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)

• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)

• Training and CPD available including inset days

• Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free teacoffeeand hot chocolate

• Access to our GP provider Health hero

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being appPerkbox offering telephone counselling financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counsellingsessions

• Colleague discounts through multiple providers includingPerkboxdiscounts for teachers andExtras

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our100acresite

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates meditation kettlebells spinning andbootcamps

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle towork

• Free car parking available on site

• Use of the schools extensive library facility

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they needit

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime well-being committee or volunteer for communityevents

How to apply

Complete the online GSAL application form. For any enquiries about the vacancy feel free to contact

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert.

Closing date for applications:08:00 11 February 2026

Interview date: 24 February 2026 (After 14:00)

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