Job Title: Chef
Actual Annual Salary: £23,945 – 25,813
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146 (CLF Grade C). Based on 37 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only plus INSET days
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Additional role info: Working Pattern = Monday to Friday
The Chef will provide a high quality of catering provision to students/staff and visitors to the academy. They will be responsible for preparation, cooking and service of quality hot and cold food/beverages. The postholder will be expected to work with students at times supporting their experience at the academy.
This role is required to work independently to complete all aspects of food preparation and service within an academy. Postholder must be comfortable working alone and able to motivate themselves without direct supervision. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the catering function within the academy.
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: 19 May 2025
• Interviews: WC 26 May 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.
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.
