About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
The Chef Hub is delighted to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity within a newly established and ambitious play café in Stockton Heath, with plans to grow and develop.
We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie who takes pride in producing great food, keeping a well-organised kitchen and creating a positive experience for every guest.
This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage and play an important role in helping shape the kitchen, food offering and day-to-day operation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh, home-style café dishes to a consistently high standard.
Supporting the smooth running of the kitchen during preparation and service.
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
Following Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) procedures.
Managing allergens and dietary requirements carefully and confidently.
Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver timely service.
Supporting stock control, minimising waste and maintaining good kitchen practices.
Contributing ideas towards the menu and helping develop the food offering as the business grows.
Taking pride in your section and supporting the wider kitchen team when required.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a chef who:
Has previous experience in a professional kitchen, café, restaurant or hospitality environment.
Has a genuine passion for cooking and producing quality food.
Understands food safety, hygiene and allergen awareness.
Is organised, reliable and able to work efficiently under pressure.
Takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-run kitchen.
Has strong communication skills and works well as part of a team.
Brings a positive attitude and enjoys working in a friendly, family-focused environment.
Wants to be part of a growing business rather than simply turning up for a shift.
Why Join?
This is a chance to become part of something that is still being built, with the opportunity to make your mark on the kitchen and food offering.
Benefits include:
Full-time opportunity within a supportive, growing business.
Opportunity to help shape the kitchen and menu.
Employee discount.
Discounted or free food.
Free fitness classes.
A welcoming workplace with a strong community feel.
Ready to Join the Team?
You will require a DBS check for this role - payable by the client
If you’re a Chef de Partie who cares about good food, takes pride in your kitchen and wants to be part of an exciting new hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Ability to commute/relocate: Stockton Heath
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Min 5 years of culinary experience, 1 year as CDP
Casual dining, volume and quality driven, with a proven background of 1 year in similar casual venues
Confident knowledge of, EHO requirements temperature control and food safety
Passion for teamwork, commitment and growth in a remote area
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training (required)
Standard DBS is required - payable by the client
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) only, no sponsorship is available at this time
The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions or concerns.
Eligibility to Work in the UK at The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK
£28,080 Per Year