Chefs

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bath is looking for a passionate Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a community setting. This role offers flexible hours averaging 24 or 27 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours. The ideal candidate will have a Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate and experience in catering environments. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on residents' lives every day.

Benefits

Welcome payment of 5% of starting salary

Enhanced pay for weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Opportunities for additional hours

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in catering environments is essential.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve mid-day meals to residents and visitors.
• Craft delicious, nutritious meals that bring joy.
• Support a range of services and partners in various settings.

Skills

Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate

Team-player mindset

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Experience in catering environments

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives. Join us as a Chef ! Deliver excellence in every dish - shaping a service that improves lives. This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade - a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation and is subject to eligibility. Enhanced Pay Opportunities We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

About the Teams As a Chef, you'll be at the heart of our hospitality services, crafting delicious, nutritious meals that brighten the day for our clients. Your food won't just nourish - it'll bring joy and comfort to those who need it most.

Requirements

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate
• Familiarity with the IDDSI framework
• 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

Make Your Next Move Matter 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.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

24 hours per week- St Johns Court, Central Bath
27 hours per week- Hawthorns Court, Keynsham

Based in either Bath or Keynsham, you'll be preparing and serving mid-day meals to residents of the extra care services at St. John's Court/ Hawthorns Court, 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. These roles are permanent, offering 27 or 24 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.

• 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 if a redeployee expresses an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
• Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.