Job Title: Chef
Actual Annual Salary: £21,524 - £23,460 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full time equivalent Salary: Grade B - £25,136 - £27,398. Based on 37 hours per week, term time only, plus inset days
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours
Start: As soon as possible
Your opportunity to use your catering qualifications and experience to work within a busy student environment:
We are looking for a qualified Chef to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol. We are a growing organisation, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. This is a brilliant opportunity with excellent benefits including working Academy hours.
Not only will you be working within a fantastic Academy, you will be a part of an ever expanding Federation alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and several other well-being benefits.
About you:
You will:
- Hold a City & Guilds 706 -1, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Enjoy menu planning
- Have at least 1 years' experience working in a similar role
- Have good standards of hygiene
- Be able to work in a way that promotes equality of opportunity and respect for diversity.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
Why work at City Academy:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, that transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and 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 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud 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 and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, 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.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 26 May 2025
• Short-listing: To be confirmed
• Interviews: To be confirmed
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
