Chef

• Woodbridge School
• Address: Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: £21,727.20 per annum 
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week*, term time only 
• Contract: Maternity cover from 1 September 2026 - 25 March 2027
• Reference: 0652

We are seeking a dedicated and inspired Chef to join the Catering Team at Woodbridge School, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for our pupils and staff. This will be to cover a period of maternity from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027. 

This key role involves working in a fast-paced school kitchen environment, contributing to the planning and preparation of nutritious menus, and helping to maintain excellent food standards and safety practices.
 

You will:

• bring experience from a catering or kitchen setting
• hold relevant qualifications (including Food Safety Level 2)
• demonstrate a commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience within our vibrant school community
• be responsible for running a section of the kitchen and delivering a high-quality food provision to our residents
• report to the Head Chef for Woodbridge School.

*You will be required to work a total of 37.5 hours per week with variable shift patterns. An example shift pattern could be 7am  3pm or 10.30am – 6.30pm. You will also be required to work 1 weekend in 4 (9.30am to 6.30pm).

How to apply

For more information about our school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit:  Staff Vacancies | Woodbridge School

Closing date: 16 April 2026. 

Interview date: week commencing 20 April 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate; please therefore submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.