Chefs - Ryde School

Job Posted: 2 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive rates of pay
• Industries: Chefs

Chef

Immediate Start, 1 x Permanent &

1 x 6 month contract

We currently have a new opportunity for a full time experienced Chef to join our expanding team.  This role will suit a self-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision in a vibrant and busy catering environment. 

The  Chef contributes to the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking and presenting of delicious food for our pupils, staff and visitors. You will join a team of passionate and hard-working professionals dedicated to creating an outstanding culinary experience for our customers.  We pride ourselves on producing the food for our menus to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.  Ideally you will have a proven track record as a cook/chef in a similar catering background but this is not essential. The vital ingredients are to have a positive attitude, hands-on approach and a willingness to adapt to the varied job requirements.

You will need to work 37.5 hours per week over five days including early evenings and weekends. 

The rate of pay is negotiable and will be based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Working effectively as part of our team of chefs/cooks to prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our pupils, staff & visitors.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and an excellent communicator.
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Performing accurate stock checks.
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of hospitality, covering events and summer lettings outside of term time (this is managed on a rota basis).
• Full understanding & compliance of Allergen legislation and Natasha’s Law.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are maintained to the highest level and legislative HACCP requirements.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness both front and back of the house (to include both light and deep cleaning schedules).
• Complying with the schools Health & Safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a brilliant communicator, able to easily build relationships.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food.
• Be flexible to cover different working days, if the situation requires.
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a professional kitchen with high volumes of turnover.

In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form. 

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (DOC)

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (PDF)

All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided.  Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Lynn Sandy, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email:  [email protected] 

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date. 

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.