Full time. 40 hours per week. Term Time.
£15.58 per hour + holiday pay (£22,440.46 per annum + holiday pay).
Bring your creativity, flair and passion for food to one of Cheltenham's most prestigious boarding schools!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Chef to join our Catering Department - a friendly community right at the heart of College life. Every day, you'll help shape the experience of our pupils through delicious, nutritious food that really makes a difference.
A rarity in the culinary world, this role offers fantastic work life balance. This is a daytime role, working on a rota basis between the hours of 6:30am - 8:00pm, during College term time only. The rota will include some weekend shifts. In addition, there will be the opportunity to work extra shifts to support an exciting range of functions and events during College holidays e.g. Weddings, Corporate Events and Summer Schools etc.
Our talented Catering Department comprises of a team of 90 staff, running 11 kitchens across the College site. As a Senior Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef within one of our boarding houses, to craft menus that are both tasty, healthy and meet any dietary requirements of Pupils and Staff.
To be successful in the role you must have good customer service skills, be a strong communicator, and be able to work on your own initiative. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate effective time management and an ability to work under pressure. For further information please view the additional vacancy information pack.
College itself combines a rich heritage with an exciting future. Approximately 820 pupils from 40 countries across the world benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 170 years. Driven by innovation and challenge, we prepare our pupils to achieve their full potential in a complex and changing world.
You will join a friendly and supportive community of committed professionals who believe that the pupils are at the heart of all we do. We are ambitious for their futures, collectively and individually, and have been so for over 170 years.
If you have any questions, or you are interested in visiting one of our kitchens to find out more, then please contact the Catering Services Manager, Sarah Parker on parkers@cheltladiescollege.org or 01242 707079.
The closing date for applications is 1 November 2026. Interviews dates for this position are to be confirmed.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.
Cheltenham Ladies' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.