Chef
Start date: as soon as possible
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 FTE * per annum, depending on skills and experience
We are seeing an enthusiastic and talented Chef with a particular passion for baking, pastries, cakes and desserts to join our dedicated in-house catering team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys producing fresh, nutritious food and takes pride in creating high-quality baked goods for children and staff. Working within a supportive school environment, you will play a key role in delivering an excellent catering service while enjoying a work-life balance.
This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours a week, working 34 weeks a year based around term time, plus one week (35 weeks in total). * The FTE salary is reduced to reflect working 35 weeks in total per annum. The working hours for this role are predominantly working 7.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.30 minutes unpaid break each day.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded co‑educational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. St Hugh’s opened a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.
St Hugh’s staff are an outstanding, hard‑working and collaborative team who aim to give all our children academic and pastoral experience in a nurturing environment with wide ranging facilities. Each child is, therefore, able to discover what they are good at, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Wednesday 25th November 2026. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre‑employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
Chef in Faringdon employer: St Hugh's School
St Hugh's School is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, encouraging educators to inspire the next generation of business leaders. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, staff have ample opportunities for growth and collaboration, particularly in the dynamic field of Business Studies and Entrepreneurialism. Located in a nurturing educational setting, this part-time role offers flexibility and the potential for expansion into a full-time position, making it an attractive opportunity for passionate educators.
