Working as part of a dedicated and friendly team, under the direction of the Catering Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our Catering Team. You will input into menus, order food supplies and will be keen to develop your knowledge and cooking techniques in a busy, thriving environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has catering experience, operating to a high standard in a customer-focused catering environment.
• Has great customer service skills and is comfortable in a customer-facing role.
• Can evidence working successfully as a member of a team.

What we can offer you:

• Professional development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of confidential counselling services.
• Free on-site parking
• Access to the school gym 

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

Hours of work:  37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 11am to 7pm and Friday, 7.30am to 3pm, term time only plus one week, with occasional evening or weekend work required to support events.  

Grade: RS04 points 10 to 22

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,694 per annum to £33,699 per annum, pro rata.

Actual Salary: £24,033 per annum to £29,244 per annum

Deadline for Applications: Monday 9 March, 8am