At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare high-quality food, assist in menu planning, and ensure compliance with allergen constraints.
- Company: Work under the Chef Manager at a nuclear regulated site, ensuring food safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days of annual leave, free food on shift, and access to mental health support.
- Other info: Position requires security clearance due to work on Hinkley Point C.
- Why this job: Join a creative team focused on high standards and sustainable practices.
- Qualifications: Must hold Food Safety Level 2 and have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is a varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Chef Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef Supervisor
- Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards
- Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered are in accordance with specifications and are stored in the correct areas of the site
- Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule
- Ensure catering service effectiveness, minimising waste and write‑offs within agreed limits, in accordance with the cost plan
- Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time
- Complete training as commensurate with the role
- Support a zero‑harm culture
Ideal Candidate Characteristics
- Ability to work as part of a team (Togetherness)
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Supportive of colleagues (Togetherness)
- Keen to learn on the job (Nurture)
- Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
- Honest and trustworthy (Pride)
- Able to work independently
- A can‑do approach (Pride)
- Hygienic approach and manner (Planet)
- Committed to zero‑harm and sustainable practices (Planet)
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2
- Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment)
- Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
- Basic COSHH
- Clear verbal and written communicator
- Able to work well in demanding situations and against time pressures
- Able to minimise wasteful practices
- Flexible approach to working hours/days
Benefits
- Generous annual leave (31 days including bank holidays)
- Pension contributions – 5% from you matched with 5% from us
- Life assurance plan
- Cycle scheme
- Family leave benefits
- Free food and drink on shift
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders
- Christmas shutdown – operation closed between Christmas and New Year (optional skeleton staffing)
- Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities
- Access to occupational health services
- Refer a friend scheme – financial benefit for referrals
- Monthly recognition for outstanding contributions
- Long service awards at 5‑ and 10‑year anniversaries
- Annual team awards event
Pre‑Employment Screening
Successful applicants will be required to provide a three‑year employment history and five‑year address history to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide up‑to‑date photographic ID and proof of right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.
Values
- Togetherness – "Be a tractor not a trailer."
- Nurture – "You grow, I grow, we grow."
- Pride – "We can and we will."
- Planet – "We’re part of a bigger picture."
Chef - Campuses in Bridgwater employer: Somerset Larder
This role is based at Hinkley Point C, where you will be part of a team committed to zero-harm and sustainability. Enjoy generous benefits like a 5% pension match and a Christmas shutdown. The company values togetherness, nurture, pride, and planet, fostering a supportive environment.
