Chef

Job Title: Chef

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Location: Baysgarth House Museum DN18 6AH

Responsible to: Catering Manager and Business Manager

The role will operate on a two-week rotating schedule:

• Week 1: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Week 2: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Baysgarth Stables Café is looking for a chef to join our small, friendly team and work alongside our existing chef.

Established in August 2025, the café is located within Baysgarth Museum and offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing business.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working as a chef or cook in a restaurant or similar catering environment.
• Be confident working under pressure and meeting deadlines in a busy kitchen.
• Hold relevant qualifications, including Food Safety and Hygiene (or be willing to obtain these if required).
• Have a passion for cooking, menu development, and continually improving our catering offer.
• Be reliable and flexible, with a willingness to cover additional shifts and staff holidays when required.
• Be comfortable working closely with a small team in an open kitchen where food preparation and service are visible to the public.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment at all times.
• Follow all relevant food safety, health and safety procedures to help us maintain our current 5-star food hygiene rating.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and a positive, proactive approach to work.
• Have a good understanding of kitchen operations and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with our existing chef to develop and introduce new and exciting menu ideas.

Previous baking experience would be an advantage.

General Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties, as required by the needs of the business. Which may result in some shifts being worked at our other location in Barton upon Humber, The Ropewalk.

The post holder is expected to carry out all duties in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and standards.

Future Prospects:

We are planning to introduce occasional evening meals throughout 2027. Participation in these services will form part of the successful candidate’s contractual responsibilities, with specific dates and arrangements communicated in advance.

This role offers the opportunity for career progression, with the potential to develop into a management position for a candidate who demonstrates the right skills, commitment and initiative.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted meals
• On-site parking
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BARTON-UPON-HUMBER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Catering/Chef 1 year (required)

Pay: From £13.20 per hour

Expected hours: 21.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barton-upon-Humber DN18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Catering : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person