Title:  Private School Chef

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Chef – Boarding House | Uppingham School, Rutland
Location: Uppingham, LE15 9QE
Salary: £28,700 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 41.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including weekends)

Lead with passion. Cook with purpose. Enjoy a better work-life balance.

Aramark UK is currently seeking a talented and experienced Chef to join our dedicated team at Uppingham School, a leading independent school in Rutland. Based in one of the school’s 15 boarding houses, you'll oversee daily kitchen operations, working closely with the Group Executive Chef to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen environment in a setting that combines stability, structure, and the freedom to grow your culinary career.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £28,700 per year
• Full-time hours: 41.5 hours per week across 5 days, including some weekends
• Free meals, onsite parking, and convenient transport links
• Staff discounts: Access to PerkBox – 100s of retail and grocery savings, entertainment deals, and more
• Strong benefits package: Life assurance, pension contributions, and a generous holiday allowance (which grows with service), plus the option to buy additional leave
• Career growth: Excellent development and promotion opportunities within Aramark – we love to promote from within!
• Training & apprenticeships: Continue your professional journey with tailored learning and support

Your Day-to-Day as a Boarding House Chef:

• Take full ownership of daily kitchen operations, providing meals for around 75–80 students across breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained to a consistently high standard
• Lead and support your kitchen team, providing guidance and promoting a positive, can-do culture
• Manage ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation while completing necessary admin and compliance tasks
• Maintain strict food safety standards and follow scheduled cleaning routines
• Work a variety of shifts as part of a 7-day rota, including weekends

You’ll Be Set Up for Success If You Have:

• The legal right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years (for enhanced DBS and security vetting)
• Relevant culinary qualifications and/or proven experience as a Chef in a similar high-volume setting
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
• A flair for delivering consistently great food while keeping the experience fresh and engaging
• Strong people skills – a ‘big personality’ who can motivate, train, and inspire their team

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape menus, inspire a team, and still enjoy work-life balance?
Apply now and show us the value you’ll bring to our kitchen.

Job Reference: 587543
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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
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