Chef, Blandford Forum

Bryanston has a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef to join our team on a full-time, year-round basis.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Chef to join our talented brigade. During term time, you’ll play a key role in preparing and serving high‑quality meals for our pupils and staff, as well as supporting a wide variety of events—from BBQs to fine‑dining functions. Outside of term time, Bryanston operates as a commercial centre, catering for an array of residential and non‑residential courses and events. No two days are ever the same!

This is a full-time position, working five out of seven days including weekend working according to a shift rota. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and, above all, a genuine passion for food. A solid understanding of food safety and allergens is essential.

We welcome applications from chefs at all levels of experience. Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of food safety, allergen management, and be able to work effectively within a team.

• No split shifts
• Free parking on site
• Free meals on duty
• Chef whites provided and laundered free of charge
• Training and development opportunities
• Free gym membership and access to our state‑of‑the‑art sports facilities including a 25 m indoor swimming pool
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support programme
• A staff benefits platform including perks and discounts on travel and lifestyle, cycle scheme and more

The welfare of Bryanston pupils is of paramount importance. Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Bryanston is committed to celebrating diversity and a culture of open‑mindedness and inclusion. We stand against all forms of discrimination and promote fundamental British values.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School will conduct an online search of any applicant invited for interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.