Job Opportunity: School Chef (Cook)
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours/week, 8:30am-2:30pm Monday to Friday
Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Application Deadline: 22nd September 2025
Start Date: To be arranged
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are truly valued?
Join our team in Bristol.
We are committed to creating a workplace where every employee can flourish. Our culture values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion, helping you grow while making a real impact.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a Cook, you’ll play a key role in delivering nutritious, well-presented meals to students, helping support their wellbeing and learning.
You’ll work closely with the Catering Manager to deliver high-quality, efficient catering services aligned with agreed standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve food in line with agreed menus, recipes, and nutritional standards
- Ensure excellent food presentation, portion control, and prompt service
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and monitoring supplies
- Support staff training and ensure team members follow agreed standards
- Promote a polite, friendly, and personal service to all customers
- Work with the Catering Manager to meet financial and operational targets
- Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications:
- Sound level of secondary education
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
Experience:
- Previous catering experience (essential)
- Experience in a school or college environment (desirable)
- Knowledge of health & safety and kitchen hygiene practices
Skills & Behaviours:
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and reliability
- Commitment to professional development and teamwork
- Physically capable and able to work under pressure
What We Offer:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and training
- Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support
- Health Cash-back Plan for medical expenses
- Defined pension schemes and retail discount schemes
- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and diversity are celebrated
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and other pre-employment screening.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.
