Tired of the same restaurant routine?
Imagine cooking beautiful food without the endless late nights.
Why you'll love working here
- Leave behind the stress and pressure-cooker atmosphere of many restaurant kitchens.
- Work in a busy, professional production kitchen with a genuinely friendly team and a great sense of humour.
- Enjoy a supportive culture where everyone pulls together, works hard and takes pride in producing exceptional food.
- Great variety - one day preparing beautiful dishes in our Congleton production kitchen
- Next day producing a high-quality corporate lunch in central Manchester
- And the next helping create an unforgettable wedding at one of Cheshire's most spectacular venues.
Experience the best of both worlds – the stability of a production kitchen combined with the excitement of delivering events at incredible venues.
Be part of a company that values teamwork, high standards and genuine hospitality. 45 hours per week, every hour of overtime paid. Excellent work-life balance. Rarely more than two late nights per week. Always off at Christmas.
About us
Vanilla in Allseasons is a well-established, highly respected Cheshire-based event catering company, delivering exceptional food and genuine hospitality at weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
We produce everything from scratch, in-house for over 350 events per year, using fresh ingredients and every event is bespoke, meaning no two days are ever the same.
If you enjoy variety, creativity and being part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about quality, you'll fit right in.
Working alongside our Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll:
- Prepare high-quality food items with precision, ensuring consistency and excellence in taste and presentation for weddings, corporate events and private functions.
- Support menu development and recipe refinement.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation. Manage food safety protocols, maintaining cleanliness and adherence to health regulations at all times
- Supervise kitchen staff during events, providing guidance on food production and service flow
- Help guide and encourage junior chefs when required.
- Drive company vehicles to and from venues across Cheshire, Manchester and Staffordshire.
- Coordinate with event staff to ensure timely delivery of dishes and smooth service operations
- Oversee food plating, garnishing, and portioning to meet aesthetic standard
Qualifications
- Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, or culinary roles within hospitality or restaurant settings
- Demonstrated supervising experience in a kitchen or event environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in food production
- Excellent team management skills (or demonstrable potential) with the ability to lead under pressure
- Skilled in food presentation, plating techniques, and culinary creativity
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and during events
Join us to craft unforgettable culinary moments! We are committed to providing paid opportunities that allow talented chefs like you to grow your skills while delivering exceptional experiences. If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about food service excellence, we want to hear from you!
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
