Prep Chef
Gresty Green, Crewe
Prep Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards.
We’re looking for a Prep Chef to support our wider kitchen team in one of our busy, high-energy BBQ kitchens.
Pay & Benefits
1. Up to £15.66 per hour, including Tip Jar
2. That’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips
About the Role – Prep Chef
As a Prep Chef, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by preparing fresh ingredients and supporting our chefs during service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a professional kitchen or progress into a Chef role.
Key Responsibilities:
3. Food preparation and basic cooking duties
4. Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services
5. Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
6. Helping with stock prep and organisation
7. Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive team
No BBQ experience? No problem — full training is provided.
Why Join Hickory’s Smokehouse?
Our kitchens are busy, exciting places — hubs of excellence for BBQ, grilling, smoking, and hands-on training. We believe in work-life balance, real progression, and investing in our people.
You work hard for us — and we invest in you.
What We’re Looking For
8. A passion for food and hospitality
9. A positive, team-focused attitude
10. Willingness to learn and develop kitchen skills
11. Experience as a Prep Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, or similar is beneficial but not essential
Thank You’s & Benefits
12. Work in a £250k bespoke-built kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA
13. Award-winning training & progression via Hickory’s Training Academy
14. Birthday reward meal for you & your friends – every year
15. Free BBQ food on shift
16. Christmas Day off – every year
17. Paid occasion days off (weddings, moving home, family moments & more)
18. Team Player Card – 25% discount (up to 50% with long service)
19. Wellbeing support & 24-hour wellness programme
20. Regular team socials & events
21. Fundraising opportunities for Cash For Kids
22. Up to £500 Refer a Friend bonus