Chef

Snowdon Village; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Snowdon Village as a full-time Chef, where you will prepare meals and maintain kitchen hygiene for students. The ideal candidate will have experience in busy kitchens and hold relevant food safety certifications. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on children's well-being.

Benefits

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Induction and training opportunities

Well-being support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Qualifications

• Experience catering for educational settings or events.
• Supervisory experience in catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, snacks, and lunch.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Patience

Ability to work under pressure

High hygiene standards

Self-motivation

Education

Formal training in COSHH

Formal training in HACCP

Food Hygiene certification

Manual Handling training

Job description

Snowdon Village, an alternative provision in Redfield, Bristol, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. This role involves preparing meals for students and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will work from 7:00 am to prepare breakfast, snacks, and lunch, then clean the kitchen and prepare for the next day. We seek a self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team.

About you:

• Understanding of working conditions in a busy kitchen.
• Formal training in COSHH, HACCP, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling.
• Experience catering for educational settings or events like weddings and buffets.
• Supervisory experience in catering.
• High hygiene standards.
• Patience, calmness, and ability to work under pressure.

Refer to the full job description and person specification before applying.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse community of 35 academies committed to excellence and making a positive impact. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and offer flexible working options.

About Snowdon Village:

Snowdon Village is a multi-site alternative provision supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, offering various levels of engagement from residential to short-term alternatives.

What we offer:

• LGPS pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Induction, training, and career development opportunities.
• Well-being support through Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits including wellness sessions and discounts.
• Family leave options and additional benefits.

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 3 August 2025
• Shortlisting: 4 August 2025
• Interview: 12 August 2025

Visits are welcome; contact the academy to arrange. We do not accept CVs; a full employment history is required. Skilled Worker visas are not sponsored. We may close the vacancy early if interest is high.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. The role involves working with children and includes pre-employment checks, DBS, and barred list checks.