Full Time: 39 hours per week
19 per hour
Avonmouth (Balfour Beatty)
30 PM, Monday to Friday (No evenings, no weekends)
Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.
Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Togetherness - "Be a tractor not a trailer.
This role offers a great work-life balance, ideal for someone looking for a structured weekday schedule without late nights or weekend shifts.
We are looking for a dedicated Chef Supervisor to take charge of the kitchen at our Avonmouth site, providing meals to Balfour Beatty staff during weekday daytimes. Working independently in the kitchen, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality breakfasts and lunches using prepped items supplied by our Central Production Kitchen. A front-of-house team member will support you by handling food service to customers.
Work independently to manage all kitchen operations during your shift
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies
Stable weekday daytime hours with no evening or weekend work
Support from a Central Production Kitchen for efficiency and consistency
Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development within South West Larder
Experience in a similar role, preferably in contract catering or workplace dining
Confident working alone in a kitchen setting
Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance procedures
Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious food and great service
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2
Food Safety Level 3 (or able to achieve on appointment)
Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)
Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
Life Assurance
Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
Cycle Scheme
Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!
Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
Free Food and Drink on Shift
Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders
Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options
Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities
Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services
Refer a Friend Scheme
Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
Long Service Awards
Annual Team Awards
Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.
They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.