Job Details

The Marketplace is a village bistro and community hub in the heart of Kenninghall. We serve high-quality, fresh food in a warm and welcoming environment, with a focus on seasonal menus, great service, and creating a place people want to return to.

We are building something special and are looking for a Junior Chef who wants to learn, grow, and be part of a kitchen that takes pride in what it does.

The Role

This is a hands-on role working alongside our lead chef, supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will be involved in prep, service, and maintaining standards across all areas.

This role suits someone at the early stage of their career who is keen to develop real skills in a busy, supportive kitchen.

Key Responsibilities
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Assist with food preparation across breakfast, lunch, and evening service
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Support the chef during service to ensure dishes are delivered to a high standard
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Help with stock rotation, deliveries, and basic kitchen management tasks
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Contribute to a positive, calm, and efficient kitchen environment

What Weandrsquo;re Looking For
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Some kitchen experience preferred (cafandeacute;, pub, or restaurant)
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Calm under pressure and able to work as part of a team
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Good attention to detail and pride in presentation
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Reliable, punctual, and committed

Most importantly, we want someone with the right attitude. Skills can be taught, mindset cannot.

What Youandrsquo;ll Get
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced chef
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; A supportive environment where you can build real skills quickly
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Flexible hours with a mix of day and evening shifts
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Staff meals on shift
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; A chance to grow with the business as we expand

Hours andamp; Pay
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Part-time or full-time considered
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Includes weekends and some evening shifts
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andbull;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Competitive hourly rate based on experience

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