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Commis Chef (Weekends) (KD13315) - Bath, BA2 7AY


Company : University of Bath


Location : Bath, Somerset


Created : 2025-12-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Commis Chef (Weekends) (KD13315) - Bath, BA2 7AYThis role is eligible for theCampus Services New Starter Bonus (1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus.About the roleReady to turn your passion for food into a career? Join our team as a Commis Chef and help create exciting, high-quality dishes across our diverse outletsWe operate a range of outlets offering everything from global street food to fine dining experiences.What were looking for:A passion for cooking high-quality foodIdeally, previous experience as a junior chefAn NVQ in Food Preparation is a bonus, but full training will be providedAbility to thrive in high-pressure, fast-changing environmentsA positive attitude and strong teamwork skillsYoull work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) on 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute break, with start times that may be early (around 7:30am), mid, or late shifts finishing around 8:30pm.About youWere looking for someone full of energy, commitment, and a passion for great food. Youll fit right in if youre:Hard-working and reliable, taking pride in your work.A true team player, helping create a positive kitchen vibeCalm under pressure, staying focused when things get busyProactive and organised, keeping the kitchen running smoothlyCommitted to high hygiene and food safety standards.Consistently producing safe, high-quality dishesFurther informationThis role is offered on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week (weekends only).For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Bowker, Hospitality Operations Manager, on [email protected], or Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, on [email protected]. Please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.Campus Services New Starterbonus .In addition to the great benefits Campus Services offers, we can offer you a 1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time roles.This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus . If a University staff member has referred you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select Campus Services Employee Referral when answering the question Where did you learn of this job?' and email [email protected] the name of the person who referred you.Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.What we can offer youWe're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplaceAn excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 07 Jan 2026 Department: Operations & Facilities Support Salary: 23,061