Bristol Bears Women's Team Chef

Organisation: Bristol Bears
Salary: £10,920 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 6 October 2025
Job Description: DEPARTMENT: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE CHEF

Bristol Bears Women’s Rugby is part of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City Football, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.

Our ambition is ‘to inspire our community through rugby success’. Our women’s team supporters regularly attend Shaftesbury Park and Ashton Gate Stadium to watch the team perform in Premiership Women’s Rugby and Cup Competitions, the highest level of domestic competition.

ROLE SUMMARY

To assist in the planning and the delivery of Bristol Bears Women catering operations whilst working in a safe and affective environment using fresh food to a high-performance standard. To ensure the kitchen is well kept and left in a clean and tidy state as per the set cleaning structure and standards of practise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To prepare, cook and deliver all planned menus as per the requirements of Bristol Bears Women’s team in consultation with the Executive Chef.
To take responsibility and deliver meals unassisted as per the instructions of the Executive Chef.
To maintain high standards of preparation and delivery of fresh food whilst working under pressure.
To ensure the cleaning schedules and practices are carried out to the required standard during and clean down all catering areas as per the kitchens cleaning rota and set criteria at the end of shift.
To ensure the security of Bristol Bear’s high-performance centre to lock and secure the building as required.
To adhere to our five-star Environmental Health criteria.
To comply with the Food Standards Agency and Health and Safety regulations such as HACCP, COSHH and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
To help ensure the completion of the kitchen EHO diary/additional documentation.
To contribute positively to the Bears vision and culture.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Level 2 or above Food Hygiene Certificate.
At least 2 years practical experience in a professional kitchen.
Certification such as NVQs, SVQs, City & Guilds diplomas, or a BTEC in Professional Cookery.
A flair and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh quality ingredients in an elite sports environment.
Ability to cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner.
Ability to work alone as well as in a team.
Good interpersonal skills.
Flexible approach to working arrangements.
Ability to deliver to a high standard of professionalism.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Executive Chef
Head of Athletic Performance
Bristol Bears Kitchen Team
Bristol Bears Women Management Team and Players

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Rugby Club Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS).

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term, 15 Hour per week contract until 30 June 2026.

WORKING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3.00pm – 8.00pm, including some Bank Holidays.
How to apply: Please apply using the below link; https://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/jobs/bristol-bears-womens-team-chef/