Chef - #2186907

Job Title: Chef

Actual Annual Salary:  £22,947 - £25,010 Based on hours and weeks worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year-round contract

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Additional Information: The working pattern is Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Friday, 7:00am to 2:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day. This role is 37 hours per week.

Potential Start Date: January 27, Subject to completion of pre-employment checks

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where you can focus on preparing great food whilst enjoying a healthy work-life balance?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Chef to join our catering team, providing high-quality, nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors whilst helping to create a positive dining experience within our school community.

As Chef, you will work alongside the wider catering team to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, menu planning, stock management and food service. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service, whilst contributing new ideas and initiatives to support the continued development of the catering provision.

The role also involves supporting breakfast and lunch services, internal events, stock control activities, menu costings, and ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen and COSHH regulations.

One of the key benefits of this role is the excellent work-life balance it offers. Unlike many catering roles, this position does not require regular evening or weekend working, allowing you to pursue your passion for food whilst maintaining valuable personal and family time.

About You

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.

You will have:

• An understanding of the working conditions within a busy kitchen environment.
• City & Guilds 706/1 qualification (or equivalent) or be working towards this qualification.
• NVQ Level 1 and 2 Hospitality and Catering qualifications (or equivalent) or be working towards these qualifications.
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relating to safe and hygienic working practices within a catering environment, including food hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Knowledge of healthy eating and dietary requirements as well as manual handling within a catering environment.
• A first aid qualifications or a willingness to undertake training where required.
• Experience of ordering stock/stock management.
• Experience of menu planning and preparing meals for commercial activity.
• The ability to safely operate a range of kitchen equipment and machinery, maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
• Skills to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification.

About City Academy Bristol:  

 CAB is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.  

We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities and aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 30 November 26

Interviews: 10/11 December 26

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note that sponsorship can not be offered with this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know.