Senior Cook/Chef

Job introduction

We are looking for a School Chef to join our team as soon as possible. You will be employed for 39 weeks of the year (Term time only), 37 hours per week: Monday-Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm. LGA Pay Scale 5 - Point 13-17 Full-time salary £29,064 - £31,022 Actual pro rata salary is £25,179 - £26875.00 per annum.

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1,100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and forward-looking professional to work within our Catering team. We aim to provide affordable, healthy, nutritious and delicious food, cooked from scratch using fresh ingredients.

Paid weeks per year: 39 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for food and a vision for the development of our school meals service;
• A proven record of working within the catering industry achieving high quality output;
• The ability to work with a team to produce high quality food;
• Have a commitment to young people and a desire to help them live healthy lives.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school: travel to work and cycle to work schemes, subsidised gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining our team, please download the application form available on our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/workwith-us/current-vacancies

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025

Interview date: Thursday 6th November 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 543484

Website: https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.