Assistant Chef

Location: Worksop, S81 7AY

Hours: 6am – 2pm (20 hours per week average)

Shift Pattern: Week 1: 3 days, Week 2: 2 days

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Salary: £15,102.96 per annum

You will play a key role in our onsite catering team, supporting the smooth operation of our canteen and helping deliver a first-class food and service experience.

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Chef to join our busy on-site canteen team. You’ll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced catering environment and takes pride in delivering a great customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cooking fresh, quality meals every day
• Serving customers and creating a great canteen experience
• Keeping food areas clean, safe, and fully stocked
• Handling deliveries and completing food safety checks
• Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen
• Using tills and processing payments
• Keeping records and menus up to date
• Stepping in for the Head Chef when needed
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, catering, or food production environment
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Catering
• Food Safety Level 2 certification
• Strong work ethic and a proactive, self-motivated approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and organised working style
• Flexible approach to working patterns
  
  

Desirable

• Food Safety Level 3
• HACCP Level 2
  
  

What we offer you in return...?

• Salary of £15,102.96 per annum
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers
  
  

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.