Average Chef salary in the UK

Job Title: Chef Location: Farmer Copleys Farm, Pontefract Salary: £12.50 - £13.50 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. 8-hour shifts, 5 (day shifts) days of the week - Monday-Sunday. No less than 30 hours per week. The Role: At Farmer Copleys we celebrate and showcase everything that is great about British food and farming. We have a successful award-winning farm shop, a busy café (MOO), an on-site bakery and we host functions including funerals, baby showers, celebrations and corporate events. Moo Café offers a delicious seasonal menu and daily specials and we promote the very best of Yorkshire with the meat being sourced from our award-winning on-site butchery. We are now looking for a QUALIFIED and EXPERIENCED chef to join our busy team. Generally, we have daytime working hours which is a great plus for chefs who are often required to work late into the evenings. One position is full time working and will include frequent weekend working. Main responsibilities: To assist the Head Chef and the chef team with the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that our Café reputation for tasty, consistent, quality food is maintained, and customer satisfaction remains a priority.To assist with maintaining the highest of standards with an enthusiastic, professional and friendly mannerTo comply with all standards in relation to cleaning, food safety and allergens listingTo follow and assist with food monitoring procedures and to help monitor all costs involved in the kitchen Ideal candidate: 1 year experience (required)A real passion for foodIdeally formally qualified but will consider chefs who are qualified through experienceExcellent culinary and presentation skillsExcellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skillsEnergetic with a strong work ethic and wants to do a great jobA good team player who is able to work flexibly and help provide cover at short notice Sounds good, doesn't it? If you think you have what it takes, apply today - we would love to hear from you. Benefits: PensionDiscounted foodEmployee discountHealth & wellbeing programme (after 12m service)On-site parking Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Experienced Chef, Kitchen Chef, Catering, Food Catering, Catering Chef, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Cook, Kitchen Manager, Food Hygiene, Kitchen Supervisor may also be considered for this role.

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Chefs - Full & Part Time Shrewsbury£29,000 salary or £12.50 - £13.00 per hourImmediate starts available Bold flavours. Fast pace. Full creativity.We're working with a brilliant new Mexican-inspired restaurant from the team behind one of Shrewsbury's most loved independent food brands - and they're looking for experienced chefs to join their tight-knit crew. Every dish is made in-house, from scratch, with real attention to detail. It's fast-paced during service, but never at the expense of flavour, quality, or creativity. If you love working with fresh ingredients, thrive in a busy kitchen, and want to be part of a team that's building something different - this one's for you. What You'll Be Doing Supporting with prep and service across a bold, flavour-packed menuWorking with a small team to deliver high standards under pressureBringing your own flair, creativity and ideas to the kitchenKeeping the space clean, organised, and efficientFollowing best-in-class food safety and hygiene practices What You'll Need 3+ years in a commercial kitchenSolid experience in food prep and cooking techniquesConfidence in a busy service environmentPassion for quality and innovation in equal measureA team-first attitude and a calm head What's On Offer £29,000 annual salary or £12.50 - £13.00 per hourWeekly or bi-weekly share of tipsBonus schemeFlexible working patternsFood discountsCompany pension This is a chance to get in early with a growing concept that's shaking things up in Shrewsbury. Big flavours. Big plans. Be part of it. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.