Chef

Cabot Learning Federation; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Dedicated Training and Development

Health and wellness sessions

Gym discounts

Flu Jabs

CLF conferences for CPD

Competitive salaries

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Cabot Learning Federation- City Academy Bristol is seeking an experienced chef to join its catering team. The role focuses on daytime hours, planning menus, ordering stock, and delivering high-quality meals for students and staff within the academy environment.

You will work alongside the Head Chef and team to ensure smooth daily operations, costings, and ongoing development of the commercial catering offering in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stock ordering and menu planning.
• Experience with cost control and budgeting in a kitchen.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and COSHH requirements.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning and costings.
• Order stock and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Support development of commercial catering initiatives within the academy.

Skills

Stock ordering

Menu planning

Cost control

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

NVQ Level 1 & 2 Hospitality & Catering

Job description

Actual Annual Salary: £22,947 - £25,010 Based on hours and weeks worked

Full TimeEquivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year-round contract

Contract Type:Permanent, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Hours:Full Time, 37 hours per week

Start: October/November 2026 – pending completion of pre‑employment checks

Do you enjoy working as a chef but find evenings and weekends unsociable? Would you like a role with daytime hours, Monday to Friday?

We are looking for a qualified Chef to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol.

Whether you're currently working as a School Chef, Catering Chef, Cook Supervisor, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Senior Commis Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Care Home Chef, or are an experienced chef looking for a role with greater work‑life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for chefs from restaurants, hotels, contract catering, care homes, schools, colleges, universities, corporate catering or event catering who are looking to bring their skills into a rewarding education setting. Working alongside our catering team, you'll contribute to menu planning, stock ordering, cost control and the delivery of high‑quality meals for students, staff and visitors.

The Chef will work alongside members of the catering team providing a high quality of catering provision to students, staff and visitors to the academy. They will assist in a smooth operation on a daily basis including ordering, menu planning and costings. The postholder will be expected to support in developing the commercial business, coming up with new ideas and initiatives.

At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the catering function within the academy.

You will have:

• An understanding of the working conditions within a busy kitchen environment.
• A City & Guilds 706/1 qualification or equivalent or working towards.
• An NVQ Level 1 and 2 Hospitality and Catering qualifications, or equivalent, or working towards.
• Experience of ordering stock.
• Experience of menu planning and preparing meals for commercial activity.
• The ability to safely operate a range of kitchen related machines and equipment.
• The ability to understand and adhere to legislation such as food hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Competency in food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Proficiency at cleaning and maintaining a hygienic working environment.
• The ability to work without supervision and within a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a chef to work alongside the Head Chef and catering team providing a high quality of catering provision to students/staff and visitors to the City Academy. You will assist in a smooth operation on a daily basis including ordering, menu planning and costings. Developing the commercial business, coming up with new ideas and initiatives.

• Access to our pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)
• Dedicated Training and Development programmes
• Health and wellness sessions and discounts.
• Secured discounts for staff at a number of gyms in the local area.
• Flu Jabs
• Annual CLF conferences which provides CPD opportunity
• Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

City Academy Bristol is a vibrant,diverseand dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, theirfamiliesand the community.

We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36academies across five cluster regions in theSouth Westthat is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, butwe’reall driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching,leadershipor support role.We’reproud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider under‑represented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date:27 September 2026

Shortlisting: 28 September 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.