Assistant Chef

Gower College Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted study opportunities

Job summary

Gower College Swansea invites applications for an Assistant Chef to support the catering team. The role covers day-to-day food production, breakfast service, portion control, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety for students.

The position is part-time (30 hours per week), permanent, and requires NVQ Level 2 and Basic Food Hygiene. You will work across college sites with a focus on quality and customer care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer-care skills.
• Experience in the food industry or catering environment.
• Menu-planning skills and ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day food production in line with menu requirements, nutritional and allergen guidelines, food hygiene regulations and high standards of presentation.
• Cook and serve breakfast and assist with setting up the servery counter and food service, ensuring appropriate portion control.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen and associated areas.
• Provide cover for the Cook and support across other College sites as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

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Reference: SEP20261018

Expiry date: 2026-09-23 22:59:00.000

Location: Swansea

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.

The role:

The Assistant Chef position is essential to maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of the catering service

The role is responsible for supporting the Chef in the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritious meals, helping to deliver the best possible customer experience for students. The Assistant Chef also plays an important role in maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with relevant food safety procedures.

Having this position in place will strengthen the catering team’s ability to consistently meet food hygiene requirements and support the achievement and maintenance of a5-star Food Hygiene Rating. The role is therefore essential to both the successful day-to-day operation of the kitchen and the delivery of a safe, welcoming, and high-quality food service for students.

• Part time (30 hours per week)
• 52 weeks per annum
• Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day food production in line with menu requirements, nutritional and allergen guidelines, food hygiene regulations and high standards of presentation.
• Cook and serve breakfast and assist with setting up the servery counter and food service, ensuring appropriate portion control.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen and associated areas.
• Provide cover for the Cook when required and provide cooking cover across other College sites, including Llwyn-y-Bryn and Jubilee Court.

About you:

• Hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification and Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Have experience within the food industry, either cooking for small numbers or assisting within a larger catering outlet.
• Have menu-planning skills and the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.
• Have strong communication and customer-care skills, with excellent standards of food hygiene and a reliable, professional approach

Benefits for you:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2025)
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit ourCymraegsite. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)