Company Description
South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet
Full Time: 39 hours per week
Salary: £19.99 per hour
Location: Hinkley Point C
Closing Date: 26/07/2026
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:
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Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
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Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
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Pride - “We can and we will”
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Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”
Job Description
Under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Chef Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef Supervisor
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Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards
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Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
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Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule
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Ensure catering service effectiveness, ensuring waste minimised, and write offs within agreed limits, in accordance of the cost plan
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Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time
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Complete training as commensurate for the role
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Support a zero harm culture
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values
Togetherness
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
- Keen to learn on the job
- Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
Pride
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Able to work independently
- Have a can-do approach
Planet
- Hygienic approach and manner
- Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices
Qualifications
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City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2.
- Full, UK driving licence and have at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points.
- Banksman training
- First aid trained Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
- Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
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Good general education and numeracy skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication.
- Relevant catering experience commensurate with position
- Cooking experience of fresh foods
- Experience of Food Safety Management/ HACCP systems operation
- Gain insight in to the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
- Previous Large Catering experience
Additional Information
Employee Benefits Menu
At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:
Generous Time Off
Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)
Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
Life Assurance
Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
Cycle Scheme
Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
Free Food and Drink on Shift
Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders
Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options
Christmas Shutdown
Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities
Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
Access to Occupational Health
As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services
Refer a Friend Scheme
Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you
Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues
Long Service Awards
Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries
Annual Team Awards
Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!
This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.
Pre-Employment Screening
Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.
They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.
