Chef

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Welcome Bonus

We value your skills – and we’ll show it. This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of your starting salary as a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation (subject to eligibility).

Love creating great food? Want every meal you make to truly matter?
Join us as a Chef at Avondown House and bring your passion to a place where good food brings comfort, joy, and connection.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

Your commitment deserves recognition. We offer additional pay enhancements for shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You:

• Great for parents or carers looking for work that fits around childcare.
• Ideal for those wanting to top up their pension or supplement other income.
• Perfect for anyone seeking a better work-life balance with predictable daytime hours.
• Semi-retired? Stay active and engaged without committing to full-time work.
• Students or career changers? Earn while you learn with a steady, flexible role.
• Local convenience – work close to home and avoid long commutes.
• Join a friendly, community-focused team where your contribution truly matters.
• Enjoy training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
• Stable, permanent employment with a reputable local authority.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays – extra income potential.
• Works well alongside other part-time jobs or self-employment.

About the Role

Based in Twerton, Bath, you’ll be preparing and serving mid-day meals to residents of the Extra Care Service at Avondown House, as well as visitors to our day services. You’ll have the chance to share your culinary skills across a variety of community groups – every day will bring something new.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact. The role is permanent, offering 21 hours on average per week on a cycling two-week fixed rota, including two weekends per month and bank holidays. Working hours are from 8am to 2:30pm. Because great care – and great food – never take a day off.

We also welcome you to join our ‘Bank team’, giving you the flexibility to pick up extra hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.

As our services grow, so can your role. There may be opportunities to increase your contracted hours or take on new responsibilities. If you’re someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for making a difference – we’d love to hear from you.

About You

What You’ll Need
Essential:

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate
• A team-player mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Experience in catering environments
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners

Desirable:

• Understanding of dietary needs for older adults

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a role where every meal makes a difference, where your work is valued, and where you can grow with a supportive team – this is your opportunity. Join us and help shape a service that truly improves lives, one plate at a time.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Zoltan Simko, Hospitality Services Manager, at Zoltan_Simko@bathnes.gov.uk.

Interview date: 01/12/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.