Assistant Chef Manager

Monday - Friday No Evenings or Weekends £14.50 per hour

We are currently representing a well-established catering operation seeking a reliable and hands-on Assistant Chef Manager to support the day-to-day running of a small, friendly kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking for great work-life balance, with Monday to Friday hours and no evening or weekend work.

The site is a small operation serving approximately 150 covers per day across breakfast and lunch, using standard recipes and structured systems. You will work closely with the Chef Manager and take responsibility for the kitchen during their absence.

The team is small (around 3 people) and we are looking for someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and support all aspects of the kitchen, not just cooking.

Role Details

• Permanent position - start ASAP
• £14.50 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily
• Monday to Friday
• No evening or weekend work
• Free on-site parking
• Small team environment

The role is based in an area where public transport is limited and expensive, so driving is highly recommended.

Ideal candidates will live within approximately 30 minutes of the site, such as:

• Wantage
• Didcot
• Abingdon

The Role

You will support the Chef Manager and step in to cover the kitchen in their absence, ensuring service runs smoothly and standards are maintained.

Daily service includes cooked breakfast and lunch, with occasional hospitality or small functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and overseeing breakfast and lunch service
• Following standard recipes and food production systems
• Opening and closing the kitchen
• Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
• Completing food temperature checks and records
• Supporting with ordering and stock control
• Putting deliveries away and managing stock rotation
• Supporting with washing up and general kitchen cleaning
• Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen environment
• Supporting the team with day-to-day kitchen tasks
• Covering the Chef Manager during absence

This role requires someone who is hands-on, organised, and comfortable helping with all areas of kitchen operations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor role
• Someone practical and willing to support all kitchen tasks
• Strong food safety awareness
• Good organisation and ability to work in a small team
• Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
• Ability to take responsibility when covering the Chef Manager
• A passion for quality food and consistent service

Additional Requirements

• Candidates will need to undergo a security background check
• Driving is strongly preferred due to limited public transport

This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a stable weekday role with leadership responsibility and excellent work-life balance.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.