Assistant Chef

Eteach International; Radstock; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle-to-work

Eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking an Assistant Chef at Beechen Cliff School in Bath. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:10am-2:30pm, term time with inset days. Salary £15.07-£16.61 per hour, actual £23,626-£26,044 per annum.

Role supports Chef Manager and Lead Cooks to deliver nutritious meals in a busy school environment. Ideal candidate has at least two years in a fast-paced kitchen, with knowledge of nutrition, allergens, and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise: minimum two years in Assistant Chef level in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Kitchen support: assist in daily prep, cooking and service operations.
• Standards & safety: knowledge of nutrition, allergen control and health & safety protocols.
• Team leadership: supervise, guide and motivate kitchen staff.
• Flexibility: willing to support across local sites within the Partnership.
• Collaborative spirit: enthusiastic, hard-working and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager and Lead Cooks in daily prep, cooking and service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in kitchen operations.
• Assist with stock management and ordering when needed.
• Lead and motivate junior kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Be flexible to work across Partnership sites as required.

Skills

Two years experience

High-volume catering

Job description

# Assistant ChefEmployer: Midsomer Norton Schools PartnershipLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 5 and scale point range 11 - 17Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 4th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574946* Share :* Print**Role: Assistant Chef****Location: Beechen Cliff****Start Date: October/November 2026****Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:10am - 2:30pm, 20 minutes break each day, term time, plus 5 inset days****Salary: Grade 5 and scale point range 11 - 17, £15.07 - £16.61 per hour, actual salary £23,626 - £26,044 per annum (Full time equivalent £29,071 - £32,046)**Are you passionate about food and nutrition? Do you crave a career that allows you to have your weekends back, enjoy most school holidays off, and bid farewell to late nights?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a pivotal role in our catering operations at Beechen Cliff School, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. Beechen Cliff is a high-achieving boys' secondary school and co-educational sixth form in Bath.This is a dynamic role where your background in commercial, high-volume, or institutional catering will directly support our busy school community, ensuring our pupils receive high-quality, nutritious meals every day.**Responsibilities**As an Assistant Chef, you will work closely with our Chef Manager and Lead Cooks to maintain excellence across our kitchen operations. Proven industry experience is essential for this role. Your key responsibilities will include:* Proven Expertise: Bringing a minimum of two years of hands-on experience at the Assistant Chef level (or equivalent) in a fast-paced kitchen setting.* Kitchen Support: Supporting the Chef Manager and Lead Cooks in daily prep, cooking, and service operations at Beechen Cliff.* Standards & Safety: Demonstrating strong, up-to-date practical knowledge of nutrition, allergen control, and standard health and safety protocols.* Team Leadership: Supervising, guiding, and motivating the kitchen staff effectively to foster a positive, productive working environment.* Flexibility: Demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to assist across local sites within the Partnership when needed (mileage reimbursed).* Collaborative Spirit: Bringing enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a \"can-do\" attitude to inspire and collaborate with the team.There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Assistant Chef Job Description.docx### Safeguarding Statement:Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.