Title:  Culinary Roles at Uppingham

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Exciting Culinary Opportunities at Uppingham School, Rutland!

Location: Uppingham School, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE
Contract Types Available: Term-Time Only | Term-Time Plus | Full-Year

Roles Available:

• Sous Chef 
• 3 Private School Chefs
• 2 Commis Chefs
• Catering Assistants

Hours: Full-time and part-time shifts available. Apply today to register your interest and a hiring manager will be in touch to discuss your application.

Join the Culinary Team at One of the UK’s Leading Independent Schools

Are you ready to take your next step in hospitality while enjoying a more balanced lifestyle? We’re recruiting now for multiple Chef positions at Uppingham School, an exceptional independent school with a strong sense of tradition, innovation, and community.

Our kitchen operations span two hub kitchens and fifteen boarding houses across the town. Food is prepared centrally and delivered fresh to the houses, where some also have their own in-house chefs. You’ll be based primarily in our Hub Kitchens, which are at the heart of our service — cooking and delivering quality, nutritious meals to students and staff alike.

Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef, a skilled Private School Chef, or an ambitious Commis Chef looking to grow, we have opportunities to suit your skills, lifestyle, and career aspirations.

What We’re Offering:

• A range of contract options – term-time only, term-time plus, or all-year-round
• Flexible hours – full-time and part-time positions available to support work-life balance
• Competitive salary – aligned with experience and role
• Positive working hours – no late nights
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted meals while on shift
• Generous annual leave – increasing with length of service
• Free on-site parking and excellent transport links
• Secure communal facilities – including bike storage and lockers
• Access to our employee benefits platform – with 100s of retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts
• Mental health and wellbeing support – including in-house EAP and mental health champions
• Ongoing learning and development – through onsite and online training resources

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for food and delivering excellent service in a busy but rewarding environment
• Relevant culinary qualifications or proven experience in a professional kitchen
• Team players who take pride in their work and contribute positively to kitchen culture
• Flexibility to support different shift patterns and service demands
• A desire to grow, learn, and be part of a high-performing culinary team

Be Part of Something Special

At Uppingham School, you’re not just joining a kitchen — you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that values quality, tradition, and innovation. With varied menus, a strong culinary team, and a focus on fresh ingredients, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a setting that supports both professional development and personal wellbeing.

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to pioneer fresh ways of working, we’ve got the opportunity for you.

Apply today to join the culinary team at Uppingham School and help shape the future of food in education.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.  

 
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk  

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.