Cook/Chef

About Us

The New Inn, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2ND, is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team.

You will work alongside our Head Chef, helping to deliver high-quality, freshly prepared food for our customers. You must also be confident working independently when required and take pride in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, works well as part of a team and can contribute to the continued success of our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver consistently high-quality, freshly prepared food.
• Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and ordering.
• Prepare and deliver menus for private functions and special events.
• Contribute ideas to menu planning, seasonal specials and themed food nights.
• Help maintain a positive, organised and professional kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef or Sous Chef in a fresh food environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain organised under pressure.
• Flexibility to work weekends as required.
• A genuine passion for producing quality food and maintaining consistent standards.

What We Offer

• A supportive, family-run working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas to menus and kitchen operations.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly team at a well-established local pub.

Interested in joining our team?

If you are enthusiastic about food and think you would be a good fit for The New Inn, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply only if you are genuinely interested in the position and available to attend both a telephone interview and a face-to-face interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Application question(s):

• Please outline your previous experience

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person