Job Title: Chef
Actual Annual Salary: £24,711 - £26,640. Based on 37 hours per week, term time only plus inset days
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only plus INSET days
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am-3pm
Provisional start date: 8 September 2025
Your opportunity to use your catering and kitchen preparation skills at Snowdon Village Academy in Bristol:
Snowdon Village, an alternative provision in Redfield, Bristol, is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic chef to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality meals to students and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.
The successful candidate will start at 7:00 am to prepare breakfast for our 15 students, followed by morning snacks and a varied lunch menu offering both hot and cold options. The day will conclude with kitchen clean-up and preparation for the next academic day.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently at times, while also benefiting from the support and line management of staff at a nearby CLF academy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both the creative and responsible aspects of being a chef, and who is keen to build positive relationships with our students.
About you:
- Have an understanding of the working conditions within a busy kitchen environment.
- Evidence of formal training in areas such as COSHH, HACCP, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling.
- Experience of catering for in an educational environment and/or functions such as weddings, buffets, etc.
- Experience of supervising a catering team.
- Good standards of hygiene.
- Patient, calm and works well under pressure.
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 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.
About Snowdon Village:
Snowdon Village is a multi-site, cross-phase alternative provision that sits within the heart of the CLF. The Snowdon Village sites include The Nest, Engage, Bristol Futures Academy and City School.
Our primary aim is to meet the needs of children and young adults who have social, emotional and mental health issues by offering a suite of alternatives to mainstream school. Members of Snowdon Village may engage with the provision in a variety of ways, from long-term residential care to short-term, part-time alternatives which complement their existing school experience.
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: 3 August 2025
- Shortlisting Date: 4 August 2025
- Interview Date: 12 August 2025
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.
