Breakfast and Prep Chef
The Greyhound Inn, Letcombe Regis – 2 AA Rosettes and AA Breakfast Award
Part-time or Full-time considered - Immediate Start Available
Love cooking and enjoy early starts? Join our award-winning fresh food kitchen and develop your career with an experienced Head Chef.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Breakfast and Prep Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.
If you have kitchen experience and want to develop your skills, we'll help you progress your career. There are genuine opportunities to grow within the business, and a fully funded Hospitality Apprenticeship is available if you'd like to gain a recognised qualification.
We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, a keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm and organised in a busy kitchen.
What you'll be doing
With guidance from our experienced Head Chef, you'll help deliver freshly prepared, high-quality food using the best seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
- Working independently, preparing and cooking freshly made breakfasts for resident and non-resident guests, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.
- Receiving, checking and storing food deliveries
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Being responsible for the preparation of all breakfast items including breads
- Preparing a range of cakes for morning coffees
- Assisting with food preparation for our lunch and evening menus
- Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food
What we're looking for
- Previous kitchen experience as a Commis Chef or higher.
- Food Hygiene qualification (preferred).
- Passion for fresh food and attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good organisation and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Fluent English and the right to live and work in the UK.
Typical shifts start at 7:00am, with breakfast service finishing at 9:30/10:00am, followed by food preparation for lunch service ending at about 2:30/3:00pm
About us
The Greyhound Inn is an award-winning, independently owned village inn near Wantage, Oxfordshire known for exceptional hospitality, freshly prepared modern British food and eight boutique bedrooms. Our spacious, well-equipped kitchen produces everything fresh on-site using quality seasonal ingredients. You'll be joining a close-knit team of 3–5 chefs in a spacious, modern, well-equipped kitchen.
What we offer
· Share of All Tips - All of our employees, whatever their role, get a share of the tips generously given by our customers.
· Discounted Food & Drink - Enjoy 50% off all meals and 25% off drink, while getting your friends to cook and serve you!
· Counselling and Advice -24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential, expert help with problems at work and at home, from mental health to personal finances.
· Training and Development - Continue to learn new skills and develop your career with in-house and external training opportunities.
· Free Refreshments - Enjoy free hot and cold soft drinks whilst at work.
· Staff Meals - If you’re working a long day, you and your colleagues will be fed a proper meal to help you re-fuel for the rest of the day.
· Christmas Day Off - Relax and enjoy yourself on the big day with your family and friends, and enjoy your Secret Santa present!
· Annual Team Party - Time to let your hair down, if you still have any!
· Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money and spread the cost of a brand-new bike and accessories.
· Tech Scheme - Save money and spread the cost on buying the latest tech.
Location
We're based in the beautiful Oxfordshire village of Letcombe Regis, just outside Wantage and only 18 miles from Oxford. Free parking is available on site. There is some limited public transport to Letcombe Regis from Wantage market square.
Live-in accommodation may be available in our nearby staff house for the right candidate.
Apply today
If you're passionate about fresh food and want to work in a supportive kitchen where you'll be encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a short covering letter.
This is an ideal role for someone looking to progress their career in a genuine fresh-food kitchen, working alongside an experienced Head Chef who enjoys mentoring and developing chefs.
Please send us your cv along with a short covering letter telling us why you'd like to join The Greyhound Inn.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wantage OX12 9JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
