Head Chef
Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,598 - £36,363 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds
- 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
- Salary: £32,598 - £36,363 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual Salary: £27,675 - £30,869 per annum
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the day-to-day operation of our kitchen, delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service. Working closely with the Catering Manager and Group Head of Catering, you will oversee food preparation and service, kitchen standards, stock and budgets, ensuring all Food Safety, Health & Safety and operational requirements are consistently met.
You will lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, supporting recruitment, training and performance management while creating a positive and inclusive working environment. You will manage stock, purchasing, portion control, waste and cost of sales, maintain accurate records, oversee equipment and cleaning standards, and respond effectively to customer needs and feedback.
We are seeking a confident, organised and customer-focused chef who can lead by example, maintain high standards and identify opportunities for improvement. You will also support Eastern Education Group’s sustainability objectives and Net Zero ambitions through responsible use of resources and contribute to the wider catering service across the Group.
What the school offers its staff
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Abbeygate Sixth Form College
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- 1163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is an amazing place to study. Our modern, safe, bright and spacious state of the art building has been designed and built for you. Every aspect of this incredible building has been designed specifically for our A Level students and we have industry standard facilities and resources in every subject area
Arranging a visit to Abbeygate Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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