In-Charge Chef

Job Title: In-Charge Chef

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Contract: Permanent

Hours: Zero-hour with shifts advised in advance: 7am–3pm, 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Location: Penny Brohn UK National Centre on the outskirts of Bristol

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

We are delighted to be recruiting an In-Charge Chef on a zero‑hour basis. We are seeking an experienced individual who can work independently in our kitchen, preparing nutritious meals for clients and staff. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a calm, supportive environment and can confidently manage kitchen operations when working solo.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in line with dietary requirements and centre standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage stock, ordering, and overall kitchen organisation.
• Work independently and take initiative during service.
• Support occasional events and catering requests.

Candidates should have proven experience as a chef in a similar setting with the ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations. They will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and be available to work flexibly across weekdays, evenings and weekends.

• A workspace set in a beautiful semi‑rural location on the outskirts of Bristol.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free food after or in‑between shifts.
• Statutory annual leave and sick leave.
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre.

To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a supporting letter to  (quoting job reference in the subject line). Your covering letter must demonstrate why you are interested in the position, how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification and what it is that you can bring to the role.

Please note that CVs submitted without a supporting letter will not be considered.

If you would like an informal chat with the hiring manager before applying, or for queries, please contact the HR department at the same email address.

Closing date:
Wednesday 17 December at 9.00am

Interview:
Wednesday 8 January, Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Start date:

ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing in line with our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.