Bank Chef

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

BANK CHEF/COOK

We are seeking creative, enthusiastic, and flexible Chefs to join our team on a bank/casual basis, providing cover across our six sites in Bath, Keynsham, and Midsomer Norton. This role supports our catering service during periods of staff leave, absences, or busy times by covering vacancies and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchens.
As a bank/casual chef, you can work flexibly, selecting shifts that suit your availability. Whether you’re available for occasional days, longer-term bookings, or evening and weekend shifts, this role offers flexibility to fit around your lifestyle. However, please note that as this is a bank/casual role, shifts are not guaranteed.

THE ROLE

As a Bank Chef, you will ensure the effective running of our catering service in the absence of regular staff. You will be based at one of our Community Resource Centres (CRCs) or Extra Care Housing (ECH) sites. You must be confident in managing a kitchen independently, with responsibilities including:

• Ordering and taking delivery of produce.
• Supervising kitchen staff.
• Maintaining records and ensuring hygiene standards are upheld.
• Delivering high-quality catering to meet the needs of residents.

We provide uniforms and support to ensure you feel equipped to deliver exceptional service.

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.