Kitchen Chef

Company: Ascent Leisure Group
Location: Sheffield
Reports to: General Manager / Senior Management

Job Overview

Ascent Leisure Group is looking for a passionate, reliable and hardworking Chef to join our growing hospitality team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality food, maintaining excellent kitchen standards and ensuring efficient service across our hospitality venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to company standards.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes.
• Ensure efficient food service during busy periods, events and bottomless brunches.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards.
• Complete daily food safety checks, temperature records and cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is correctly stored, labelled and rotated.
• Manage food preparation, stock levels and minimise waste.
• Follow allergen procedures and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams and management.
• Complete kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Support kitchen operations across other company venues when required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Staff benefits in line with company policy.
• Opportunities to work across a growing portfolio of hospitality venues.

Ascent Leisure Group is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow with our business.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)
• Catering: 2 years (preferred)
• Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person