Chef (zero-hour)

Penny Brohn; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free food during shifts

Statutory annual leave and sick leave

Wellbeing support at Penny Brohn UK

Job summary

Penny Brohn UK is seeking an experienced Chef on a zero-hour basis, with shifts advised in advance. You will prepare fresh nutritious meals for clients, supporters, visitors and staff in a kitchen that values teamwork and independence.

They require proven chef experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and availability to work across weekdays, evenings and weekends. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to wellbeing services.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven chef experience in a similar setting.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Able to work flexibly across weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver healthy balanced meals aligned with nutrition guidelines.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with stock, ordering and overall kitchen organisation.
• Work with the kitchen team and also independently when required.
• Support occasional events and catering requests.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2

Flexible schedule

Kitchen teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title:
Chef
Ref:
C460
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Zero-hour with shifts advised in advance:
Shift pattern:
7am–3pm, 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm
Salary:
£15.45 per hour
Location:
Penny Brohn UK National Centre on the outskirts of Bristol

About Us
Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

About the role
We are delighted to be recruiting a Chef on a zero-hour basis. We are seeking an experienced individual who can work as part of a team as well as independently in our kitchen, preparing fresh nutritious meals for clients, supporters, visitors and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver healthy balanced meals aligned with nutrition guidelines.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist and support with stock, ordering, and overall kitchen organisation.
• Work alongside other members of the kitchen team as well as working alone when required.
• Support occasional events and catering requests.

About You
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a calm, supportive environment and can confidently manage kitchen operations when working solo.

Candidates should have proven experience as a chef in a similar setting with the ability to work independently. They will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and be available to work flexibly across weekdays, evening and weekends.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer:

• A workspace set in a beautiful semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free food after or in-between shifts.
• Statutory annual leave and sick leave.
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre.

Timetable for appointment
Closing date:
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.Applications should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interview process:
A first stage interview will be held at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre with successful candidates invited to attend a taster shift in the Penny Brohn kitchen.

Start date:
ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.