Chef

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Scotland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent catering business seeks a talented Chef to join their team in Somerset. The role involves preparing fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to food safety guidelines. Previous experience in a fast-paced environment is essential, along with a passion for food and excellent customer service.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Set rota published in advance

No split shifts

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excitement to work with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Creativity and skill showcase opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Produce food from scratch, following company standards.
• Ensure adherence to food standards and control wastage.

Skills

Genuine interest in food

Excellent customer service

Team player

Passion for great food and innovation

Organized with attention to detail

Understanding of food costs and wastage

Job description

Chef Somerset
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: 24 per week

A co-educational independent day and boarding school in Wellington, Somerset, for pupils aged 3 to 18. Catering for 800 students and teachers with 220 boarders. We offer a core feeding of breakfast club, mid-morning snack, lunch, after-school clubs, dinner, house supplies, and boarding treats. This is a term-time plus contract working 47 weeks a year. There is a significant amount of hospitality at this location. The operation runs 7 days a week, with a working pattern of 4 days out of 7.

Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• Set rota published in advance
• No split shifts

We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Somerset.

You should have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment and be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase opportunities are available.

Key responsibilities:

• Work well in a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following company standards
• Ensure adherence to food standards and control wastage
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures

Required skills:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service
• Team player
• Passion for great food and innovation
• Organized with attention to detail
• Understanding of food costs and wastage

Knowledge / competencies:

• Good understanding and use of verbal English
• Good standard of written English and reading skills
• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred

Additional benefits:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteer leave (up to one day per year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programs
• Social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression opportunities within a leading independent contract caterer

About us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service, delivered with individuality, passion, and style. We value our clients and our people highly.

Disclaimer:

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) are part of the process. We are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring fair treatment regardless of criminal history, in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. Positions in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, all convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a better working environment.