South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £19.99 per hour

Location: Central Production Kitchen, North Petherton

Closing Date: 14/08/2026

Interviews: Week Commencing - 24/08/2026

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”

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 in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Carry out all on site catering activities under the direction of the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
  • Ensure all food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System and any relevant legal requirements.
  • To ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards.
  • To prepare & serve food at additional functions as required by key customers.
  • To ensure the all kitchen facilities and all equipment is cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule.
  • To assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in planning menu’s and food provision in the most efficient manner, taking into account any equipment, cross contamination or allergen constraints, to meet customer orders.
  • To ensure catering provision is carried out cost effectively with product rejects and waste within agreed limits.
  • To be involved in the development and implementation of new products, packaging, methods and equipment as required by Somerset Larder.
  • To organise and/ or carry out all production staff training
  • To ensure all work is carried out in accordance to the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice, together with any specific on-site requirements of key customers.
  • To organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
  • To ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with the specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
  • To advise relevant managers of all planned maintenance required or carried out and any repairs following unplanned breakdowns.
  • To ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
  • To ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.
  • Following the receipt of any customer complaints, assist in investigation of the cause and recommend/implement appropriate corrective action. Trend analysis of customer complaints should be carried out in conjunction with Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
  • Carry out specific food service tasks as required.
  • Assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in the preparation of the relevant aspects of the company budget.
  • Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
  • Complete Training as commensurate with the role.

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

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2.
• First aid trained
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
• H & S Qualification (Desirable)

Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required:

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.

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.