Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Job Title: Chef
WE'RE HIRING: CHEF
Do you love fresh food, local produce, and being part of something community‑driven?
We're looking for a full‑time Chef to join a daytime venue known for great lunches, quality coffee, and proper homemade bakes.
About the Role
You'll be working with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create fresh daytime dishes and contribute to a menu built around creativity, comfort, and quality. This is a hands‑on role with genuine input - not a place where you simply follow a script.
Why You'll Enjoy This Role
Cook with fresh, locally sourced produce
Work in a newly installed, modern kitchen
Have creative freedom and input into menu development
Enjoy daytime hours with no late nights
Be part of a friendly, community‑focused environmentThe Details
Position: Full Time
Location: Daytime hospitality venue in the Oxfordshire areaWho We're Looking For
Passion for fresh, simple, well‑executed food
A positive, can‑do attitude
Someone who enjoys being part of a growing, community‑driven businessJob Description
As a Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality daytime food using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. You'll work in a brand‑new kitchen, preparing lunch dishes, baked goods, and event menus - with plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas to the table.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal daytime dishes
Working with local suppliers and produce
Supporting menu development with creative input
Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation
Assisting with prep, stock control, and kitchen organisation
Participating in food events and community‑focused activities
Working collaboratively within a supportive teamCandidate Must‑Haves
Experience as a chef or strong professional kitchen background
Passion for fresh, simple, well‑made food
Creativity and enthusiasm for menu input
Positive, reliable, team‑focused attitude
Food hygiene knowledge (or willingness to obtain certification)If you're a chef who wants to cook great food, enjoy your work, and be part of a genuine community space, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On‑site parking
Store discount
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