Commis Chef (Weekends) (KD13315)

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Junior Chef to work weekends, focusing on high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate has a passion for cooking, proven teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen environment. You will receive full training with potential progression opportunities. This position offers extensive benefits, including discounts on gym memberships, counselling services, and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent workplace for personal and career growth.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a junior chef is ideal.
• A passion for creating great food.
• Commitment to high hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work weekends with 8-hour shifts.
• Help create a positive kitchen vibe.
• Consistently produce safe, high-quality dishes.

Skills

Cooking high-quality food

Teamwork skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

NVQ in Food Preparation

Job description

• A passion for cooking high-quality food
• Ideally, previous experience as a junior chef
• An NVQ in Food Preparation is a bonus, but full training will be provided
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-changing environments
• A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
You'll work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) on 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute break, with start times that may be early (around 7:30am), mid, or late shifts finishing around 8:30pm. We're looking for someone full of energy, commitment, and a passion for great food. You'll fit right in if you're:
• Hard-working and reliable, taking pride in your work.
• A true team player, helping create a positive kitchen vibe
• Calm under pressure, staying focused when things get busy
• Proactive and organised, keeping the kitchen running smoothly
• Committed to high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Consistently producing safe, high-quality dishes
This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week (weekends only).

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.