Chef

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus (5% of starting salary)

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank hol

Bank team flexible hours

Permanent, part-time role

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a part-time Chef based in Twerton, Bath, to prepare and serve mid-day meals for residents and day services. You will contribute culinary skills across community groups, work on a fixed 21-hour weekly rota, and may join the Bank team for extra hours.

Essentials include a Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate, teamwork, and strong communication. Enhanced pay opportunities apply for weekends and bank holidays, with flexible hours to suit lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate
• Team-player mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Experience in catering environments
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve mid-day meals for residents and day services.
• Share culinary skills across community groups.
• Work as part of a flexible team, including Bank roster.

Skills

Food Handling

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Catering experience

Support services

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Welcome Bonus

We value your skills – and we’ll show it. This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of your starting salary as a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation (subject to eligibility).

Love creating great food? Want every meal you make to truly matter? Join us as a Chef at Avondown House and bring your passion to a place where good food brings comfort, joy, and connection.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

Your commitment deserves recognition. We offer additional pay enhancements for shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You:

• Great for parents or carers looking for work that fits around childcare.
• Ideal for those wanting to top up their pension or supplement other income.
• Perfect for anyone seeking a better work-life balance with predictable daytime hours.
• Semi-retired? Stay active and engaged without committing to full-time work.
• Students or career changers? Earn while you learn with a steady, flexible role.
• Local convenience – work close to home and avoid long commutes.
• Join a friendly, community-focused team where your contribution truly matters.
• Enjoy training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
• Stable, permanent employment with a reputable local authority.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays – extra income potential.
• Works well alongside other part-time jobs or self-employment.

About the Role

Based in Twerton, Bath, you’ll be preparing and serving mid‑day meals to residents of the Extra Care Service at Avondown House, as well as visitors to our day services. You’ll have the chance to share your culinary skills across a variety of community groups – every day will bring something new.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact. The role is permanent, offering 21 hours on average per week on a cycling two‑week fixed rota, including two weekends per month and bank holidays. Working hours are from 8am to 2:30pm. Because great care – and great food – never take a day off.

We also welcome you to join our ‘Bank team’, giving you the flexibility to pick up extra hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.

As our services grow, so can your role. There may be opportunities to increase your contracted hours or take on new responsibilities. If you’re someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for making a difference – we’d love to hear from you.

About You

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate
• A team-player mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Experience in catering environments
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners

Desirable:

• Understanding of dietary needs for older adults

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a role where every meal makes a difference, where your work is valued, and where you can grow with a supportive team – this is your opportunity. Join us and help shape a service that truly improves lives, one plate at a time.

Interview date: 01/12/2026

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.