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Chef (all levels)

Salary Range
£25,600 - £25,600
£2,133 - £2,133 / mo

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Location Base
Casterton, North West England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Chef (all levels)

Location: Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School

Salary: Up to £25,600 per annum, dependent on role, skills and experience

Contract type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, including weekends) No late nights (latest finish 7pm). Part-time roles are also available.

Salary: Up to £25,600 per annum, dependent on role, skills and experience.

Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School, in the heart of Yorkshire Dales, is looking for Chefs to join their existing hard working team.

We now offer a free bus service to work for our staff (from selected areas only), as well as family friendly working hours, ideal for experienced Chefs who want to take a step back from the demanding pressures and late nights of restaurant kitchens. We also offer apprenticeships for those with a passion for cooking who want to earn while you learn. Our supportive Chefs, many of whom have been through catering apprenticeships, are always on hand to give support and advice.

We ensure that all staff have a two week break across the Christmas period.

At Casterton, we believe a work–life balance is one of the most important aspects for our hard working staff.

Furthermore, our state-of-the-art campus boasts stunning scenery and picturesque views, making it a unique and special working environment. Sedbergh has a real sense of community and belonging within each House, the wider school, and the town as a whole.

So, whether you have a wealth of experience, or are just starting out, we would love to hear from you. If you think you may be the key ingredient, then please get in touch today to find out more about what we can offer you as an employee.

In exchange for your enthusiasm and commitment, we have an extensive and generous reward package including:

  • A starting salary of up to £25,600 per annum for a Chef de Partie
  • A starting salary of up to £23,175 per annum for a Demi Chef
  • A starting salary of up to £12.32 per hour for a Commis Chef
  • Opportunity for further progression
  • Standard 5 day working weeks with some weekend cover
  • Flexible “family friendly” standard working shifts with no split shifts
  • Meals whilst on duty
  • Generous employer contribution Pension scheme
  • Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, sports hall and swimming pool
  • Being part of a supportive and friendly community
  • Refer a friend scheme

How to Apply:

Click Apply now to send your CV to our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Registered charity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: Up to £25,600.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef (all levels) roles across Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,600 - £25,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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