Commis Chef

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co‑educational day schools, is looking for a talented Commis Chef to assist with food preparation, a quality food receipt, storage of food and production. The chef will provide quality meals for colleagues and students by following designated recipes and meeting Bancroft’s School’s food standards.

The role of Commis Chef is an essential link in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen operation. Working to tight timescales while being flexible and understanding of school activities, it requires someone who can work with all the catering team members in a harmonious and co‑operative manner to maintain a good working and professional atmosphere.

This role will be line‑managed by the Chef De Partie and will report directly to the Junior Sous Chefs.

Working Hours

The position is full time at 40 hours per week and term time (34 weeks) plus 2 weeks, including the INSET days. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with a half‑hour unpaid lunch break. Flexibility will be required in line with the needs of the School as arranged with the Line Manager.

Remuneration

Salary: £25,000 pa to £26,300 pa (Actual). The School also offers a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and has a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bancroft’s School is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Safeguarding & Screening

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self‑declaration form in advance of attending an interview, including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, in order to assess suitability to work with children.

Safeguarding Commitment

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