Assistant Chef

You will play a key role in our onsite catering team, supporting the smooth operation of our canteen and helping deliver a first-class food and service experience. 

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Chef to join our busy on-site canteen team. You’ll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced catering environment and takes pride in delivering a great customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cooking fresh, quality meals every day
• Serving customers and creating a great canteen experience
• Keeping food areas clean, safe, and fully stocked
• Handling deliveries and completing food safety checks
• Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen
• Using tills and processing payments
• Keeping records and menus up to date
• Stepping in for the Head Chef when needed

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, catering, or food production environment
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Catering
• Food Safety Level 2 certification
• Strong work ethic and a proactive, self-motivated approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and organised working style
• Flexible approach to working patterns

Desirable

• Food Safety Level 3
• HACCP Level 2

What we offer you in return...?

• Salary of £15,102.96 per annum
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers