Chef Supervisor

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week - occasional weekends

Salary: £15.65 per hour

Location: Royal Portbury Dock Rd, Bristol BS20 7XJ

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Interviews - week commencing: 14/09/2026

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? 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.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

- 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”

This role offers a great work-life balance, ideal for someone looking for a structured schedule without late nights.

About the Role : We are looking for a dedicated Chef to join the team at a new opening at the Royal Portbury docks. Providing meals to staff over breakfast and lunch periods. Working independently in the kitchen at times as well as serving , you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality breakfasts and lunches using prepped items supplied by our Central Production Kitchen. Acting at times to assist front-of-house team member by handling food service to customers.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch for on-site staff using supplied ingredients; Work independently to manage all kitchen operations during your shift; Help building made to order sandwiches and building plates from the service line.; Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies; Complete all compliance and HACCP paperwork accurately and on time; Coordinate with the front-of-house team member to ensure smooth and friendly service

Requirements

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 1 qualification (or able to achieve on appointment); Basic COSHH (or able to achieve on appointment); 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; Reliable, self-motivated, and organised; Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious food and great service; Good organisational skills; Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication and instruction; Relevant catering experience commensurate with position; Kitchen experience to sous chef level or equivalent; Experience of Food Safety Management/HACCP systems operation; Able to work under pressure, against timeline and sometimes changing information; A sense of humour and a positive attitude, as at times work streams rapidly change and can be testing in terms of challenging understanding

Benefits

Stable daytime hours with no evenings; Support from a Central Production Kitchen for efficiency and consistency; A positive working environment aligned with our values: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet; Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development within South West Larder