Breakfast Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Bristol is seeking a Chef to manage food operations at Clifton College. You'll deliver high-quality meals, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate has experience cooking for large groups and is passionate about food. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, alongside numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive retirement plan

Discounts at 1,900+ retailers

Gym offers

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for 100 to 1300 students.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality food service following set procedures.
• Monitor quality control systems.
• Prepare and present food to required standards.
• Participate in daily service briefings.
• Maintain clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Experience cooking on a large scale

Ability to follow professional recipes

Previous experience supervising staff

Knowledge of fresh ingredients

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Calmness under pressure in a fast-moving kitchen

Positive approach to leadership

Basic food handling certifications

Hands-on cooking experience

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Chef

• Location: Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH
• Rate of Pay: £16.22 per hour**
• Hours/Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 05.00-13.30. Term time only.

Please be advised that onsite parking is not available.

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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

Job Introduction:

Are you ready to lead a kitchen where every meal helps fuel learning, energy, and brighter futures? As a Chef with Sodexo, you’ll be at the centre of a vibrant school community, guiding food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every plate that leaves your kitchen reflects quality, care, and creativity.

Join the Sodexo team at Clifton Collegeand be part of something bigger. Here, you belong to a team where you can act with purpose, grow your skills, and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver a high quality food service by following set schedules, procedures, and standards
• Monitor quality control systems, including job sign off sheets and service schedules
• Prepare and present food to the required standard every day
• Participate in daily service briefings
• Implement and follow cleaning schedules to agreed standards
• Wear the correct uniform and promote a positive company image at all times
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and guests
• Maintain clean, hygienic, and well organised food storage and kitchen equipment, front and back of house
• Work safely, follow the three checks for safety, and complete Near Miss cards where necessary

What You Bring:

• Experience cooking on a large scale, typically serving 100 to 1300 students
• Ability to follow professional recipes with consistency
• Previous experience supervising staff or managing a small team
• Strong knowledge of fresh ingredients and preparation methods
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and the confidence to uphold them
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure in a fast moving kitchen
• A positive approach to leadership, professionalism, and a genuine passion for food
• Basic food handling certifications including NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food Safety
• At least one year of hands‑on cooking experience
• Training in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety will be provided

If you’re passionate about cooking, committed to excellence, and excited to make a difference every day, this role is a chance to bring your talent to a place where it truly matters. Join Sodexo and help shape a kitchen that supports healthier, happier students.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters. Here, you’re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You’ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you’ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note:

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.