Assistant Chef

Package Description

Location: Repton Senior, with flexibility to cover at Repton Prep if needed.

Reporting to: Chef Manager / House Chef

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 3 days out of 7.

Salary: £14.42 per hour

Benefits: Employer Pension Scheme, Sports Centre Membership

Job Introduction

Repton is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our dedicated catering team in delivering a first-class catering service. You’ll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh, nutritious, and imaginative dishes that meet the needs of our pupils, staff, and visitors - all while maintaining high standards of quality and working within budget parameters.

Flexibility is essential, as the role involves supporting a variety of catering operations across the School - including the Prep School, boarding houses, and outdoor events.

Please submit your application online by 1st December 2025

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.

Main Responsibilities

Repton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to join our dedicated catering team and help deliver a truly first-class dining experience. In this hands-on role, you’ll contribute to the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious, and imaginative dishes that cater to the diverse needs of our pupils, staff, and visitors. From hearty everyday meals to special event menus, you’ll play an important part in upholding our high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety, all while working efficiently and within established budget guidelines.

This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and enjoys being part of a supportive team. Flexibility is key, as you’ll have the opportunity to support a wide range of catering operations across the School, including:

• Daily service within the Prep School and Senior School

• Providing meals for our boarding houses

• Assisting with outdoor events, functions, and hospitality occasions

If you take pride in creating great food, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to develop your skills in a vibrant school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.