Chef

Full-Time Chef – Catering & Street Food

Orchard Hills Catering | Armagh & Portadown

Pay: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Weekday and weekend shifts
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Orchard Hills Catering is looking for a capable, motivated and reliable Chef to join our growing team in a full-time position.

We are an established catering company specialising in sports team catering, corporate events, private functions and weddings throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Alongside our catering operations, we also operate Second Bite, our street food business specialising in freshly prepared street food.

This position offers a varied working week, combining food preparation and production for Orchard Hills Catering with cooking during busy weekend services at Second Bite.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in producing consistently good food and can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Previous professional kitchen experience would be advantageous, but we're also interested in candidates who demonstrate strong practical ability, organisation and a willingness to learn.

Training will be provided on our menus, equipment and operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Orchard Hills Catering

• Preparing and cooking a wide range of dishes for sports teams, corporate clients and private events.
• Producing food in large quantities while maintaining consistency, quality and portion control.
• Following established recipes and production schedules.
• Adding your own creative input to the operation.
• Organising and managing daily food preparation to meet catering deadlines.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Working efficiently both independently and alongside other members of the kitchen team.

Second Bite

• Preparing and cooking smash burgers, fried chicken and other street food menu items.
• Working efficiently during busy, high-volume takeaway services.
• Managing multiple orders while maintaining speed, accuracy and food quality.
• Following established cooking procedures and maintaining consistent standards.
• Adding your own creative input to the operation.
• Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff during service.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team with cooking and operational duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong practical cooking ability and an interest in producing high-quality food.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain organised in a busy kitchen environment.
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently follow recipes and procedures.
• Good time management, communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Availability to work a combination of weekday and weekend shifts.

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, catering operation, restaurant or takeaway is desirable.

Experience in high-volume food production, batch cooking or working on a flat-top grill would be particularly advantageous.

We welcome applications from experienced chefs as well as capable individuals with relevant kitchen experience who are looking to develop their skills further.

Hours and Pay

• £16.50 per hour.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Hours split between Orchard Hills Catering and Second Bite.
• A combination of weekday production shifts and weekend service shifts.
• Days off arranged on a rotating rota.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a brief description of your relevant kitchen experience.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who enjoy varied kitchen work, can adapt to different cooking environments and are confident working as part of a busy team.

Pay: £16.00-£16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person