We're on the lookout for a Second Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team at The Delicious Burger & Shake, a thriving gourmet burger takeaway based in Nuneaton. We also provide fresh, fun daytime and party food for our on-site childrens soft play area, making every shift busy, varied, and rewarding.
Location: The Delicious Burger & Shake, Nuneaton
Hours: 5 days per week, spread across 7 days (812 hour shifts)
Must be available: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (with some weekends off on rotation)
The Role: You'll take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef is off, running shifts with full responsibility and keeping the kitchen operating at a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Running the kitchen independently 2 days a week
Placing orders and managing stock/deliveries
Overseeing food prep for burgers, kids' meals & party food
Ensuring excellent hygiene, food safety, and service standards
Taking pride in maintaining a clean, tidy kitchen, including deep cleaning tasks as needed
Staying calm and level-headed under pressure in a high-demand environment
What Were Looking For: Proven kitchen experience (fast-paced takeaway or similar preferred)
Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Ability to work cleanly and efficiently, keeping the kitchen in tip-top condition
Willing to take on deep cleaning and general maintenance of kitchen hygiene
Confident working alone and managing busy shifts
Reliable, punctual, and able to commute to Nuneaton
Friendly, team-oriented, and passionate about great food
What We Offer: Competitive pay based on experience
A supportive team and loyal local customer base
Rotating weekends off when fully staffed
A respected, hands-on role in a growing independent business
Ready to step up and lead in a busy gourmet kitchen?
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