*Lumberjacks – Near Kingham / Chipping Norton*
*Salary:* £28,000 per annum + tips
*Job type:* Full-time
*Work location:* In person
About the Role
Lumberjacks is a relaxed café/restaurant located on a *family-run holiday complex* just outside Kingham. We’re looking for a *reliable, practical Assistant Chef / Cook* to support the Chef in a small kitchen and assist more broadly across the site when needed.
This is a *varied, hands-on role*. While the primary focus is kitchen prep and cooking, the role also includes general assistance such as basic front-of-house support and helping keep the site running smoothly during service.
This position suits someone who is willing to learn, flexible in approach, and happy to be part of a small, close-knit team.
Service Opening Hours Overview (Currently)
* *Restaurant service:* 12:00pm – 9:00pm
* *Closed:* Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays
Your Typical Hours of Work:
*Typical Kitchen working days:*
* *Monday:* 10:00am – 10:00pm
* *Thursday:* 11:00am – 7:00pm
* *Friday:* 10:00am – 10:00pm
* *Saturday:* 10:00am – 10:00pm
*Three days off each week.*
1 hour unpaid lunchbreak per day, possibility for extra overtime hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the Chef with *food prep and cooking*
* Assisting during service in the kitchen
* Helping maintain *cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards*
* Basic front-of-house or site assistance when required
* Stock handling and general kitchen duties
* Being flexible and supportive during busy periods
About You
We’re open to *any level of experience* — training can be provided, although experience would be beneficial.
You should:
* Be willing to work in a *small kitchen environment*
* Be practical, reliable, and hands-on
* Have an interest in food and hospitality
* Be comfortable helping with a mix of kitchen and general duties
* Work well as part of a small team
* Be calm, organised, and willing to learn
This is *not* a fine-dining or high-pressure brigade role — it suits someone who enjoys variety and a supportive working environment.
What We Offer
* £28,000 salary + tips
* Stable, full-time position
* Supportive, family-run workplace
* Opportunity to learn and develop kitchen skills
* Varied role with no two days exactly the same
* Long-term potential for the right person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person