Chef Manager
Part-time / Permanent / Term Time Only Plus
Starting salary: £31,033 per annum
Start Date: August 2026
We are seeking a motivated, proactive and positive individual to join our dedicated catering team at Truro School Prep School.
As the Chef Manager (Prep School), you will lead the day-to-day running of the Prep School kitchen, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will manage and support the kitchen team, ensuring a safe, efficient and welcoming service with high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer care.
You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, ordering and stock control, ensuring a cost-effective service that meets the needs of our pupils. This role is key in ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety and allergen regulations, while promoting a positive dining experience across the school community.
This role is permanent, term time only plus, working 40 hours per week during term time with an additional 215 hours to be worked in the school holidays.
The shift pattern during term time is Monday to Friday 7am till 3:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff. Benefits include: ongoing professional development, excellent pension scheme, staff discount, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
More information to be found on the Truro School website.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Friday 19 June, 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place w/c 22 June 2026.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss Abbie Carveth, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763
Pay: £31,033.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
