Part time Chef

Part-Time Weekend Chef – The Oak at Curthwaite

The Oak at Curthwaite is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing excellent food in a welcoming, fast-paced environment. You will play an important part in delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent standards of presentation, cleanliness and food safety.

Working Pattern

The role is worked from Friday to Sunday, covering:

• Friday dinner service
• Saturday lunch and dinner services
• Sunday lunch service, working approximately 10:00am–6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Complete food preparation tasks, including chopping, marinating and assembling ingredients.
• Follow recipes carefully and accommodate special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure meals are well presented and served promptly.
• Support the kitchen team during busy lunch and dinner services.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils and food-preparation areas.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and food-handling procedures.
• Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills and Experience

• Previous cooking experience in a professional kitchen, pub or restaurant.
• Strong food-preparation and culinary skills.
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy services.
• Good attention to detail, particularly regarding food quality and presentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and availability to work the required Friday-to-Sunday schedule.

Join us at The Oak at Curthwaite and become part of a supportive team that takes pride in serving great food and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you are passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a lively hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £10.00-£16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 26.0 per week

Work Location: In person