Chef

Job Title: Chef 

Actual Annual Salary:  £22,947 - £25,010 Based on hours and weeks worked 

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year-round contract 

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus Inset days  

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) 

Additional Information: The working pattern is Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Friday, 7:00am to 2:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day. This role is 37 hours per week. 

Potential Start Date: January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks) 

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where you can focus on preparing great food whilst enjoying a healthy work-life balance? 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Chef to join our catering team, providing high-quality, nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors whilst helping to create a positive dining experience within our school community. 

As Chef, you will work alongside the wider catering team to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, menu planning, stock management and food service. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service, whilst contributing new ideas and initiatives to support the continued development of the catering provision. 

The role also involves supporting breakfast and lunch services, internal events, stock control activities, menu costings, and ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen and COSHH regulations. 

One of the key benefits of this role is the excellent work-life balance it offers. Unlike many catering roles, this position does not require regular evening or weekend working, allowing you to pursue your passion for food whilst maintaining valuable personal and family time. 

About You 

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. 

You will have: 

• An understanding of the working conditions within a busy kitchen environment. 
• City & Guilds 706/1 qualification (or equivalent) or be working towards this qualification. 
• NVQ Level 1 and 2 Hospitality and Catering qualifications (or equivalent) or be working towards these qualifications. 
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relating to safe and hygienic working practices within a catering environment, including food hygiene and COSHH regulations. 
• Knowledge of healthy eating and dietary requirements. 
• Knowledge of manual handling within a catering environment. 
• Appropriate first aid qualifications or a willingness to undertake training where required. 
• Experience of ordering stock and stock management. 
• Experience of menu planning and preparing meals for commercial activity. 
• The ability to safely operate a range of kitchen equipment and machinery. 
• Competence in food preparation and cooking tasks. 
• The ability to maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment. 
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information effectively and accurately. 
• The ability to work to deadlines whilst remaining flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. 

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. 

About City Academy Bristol:   

 City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which 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 37 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. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including 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: 30 November 2026 
• Shortlisting: 01 - 02 December 2026
• Interviews: 10 - 11 December 2026 

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.  

Please note that sponsorship can not be offered with this role.  

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. 

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.