Line Chef
Blacks Corner at Culture House Sunderland
Do you want to be part of something genuinely new for Sunderland?
We’re looking for a Line Chef to join the team at Blacks Corner, our farm-to-table delicatessen, eatery and wine bar, opening within the brand-new Culture House Sunderland at Keel Square.
Culture House is set to become one of Sunderland’s newest cultural destinations a vibrant, welcoming space bringing together the city library, exhibitions, events, creative technology, learning and digital experiences right in the heart of the city. We’re excited to bring our own food offer into this new chapter for Sunderland and are looking for someone who wants to be part of it.
Our food is all about great British farmhouse produce. We work with exceptional cheeses, charcuterie and carefully sourced ingredients to create fresh, handmade food that celebrates the quality of the produce rather than hiding it behind heavy cooking.
As a Line Chef, you’ll help prepare and serve our daily menu, deli products and specials, working alongside the Kitchen Lead to maintain the high standards that Blacks Corner is known for.
You’ll be involved in everything from preparation and plating to maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and helping to develop new ideas around our farmhouse produce. There will also be opportunities to contribute to special events, supper clubs and menu development as Blacks Corner becomes part of the programme and atmosphere of Culture House.
About you
You should have previous experience working in a professional kitchen, deli, catering or food-service environment. Catering experience is essential, as this can be a dynamic and demanding environment, particularly when the building is busy with visitors, events and activities.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has genuine enthusiasm for good food and quality ingredients
- Has previous professional kitchen or catering experience
- Can work quickly, calmly and accurately when things get busy
- Takes pride in presentation, cleanliness and food hygiene
- Is organised, reliable and enjoys working as part of a close team
- Is happy to get stuck into all aspects of kitchen and deli work
- Enjoys working in a lively environment with a varied audience of locals, visitors and Culture House customers
A Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification is preferred. If you don’t currently have one, we can provide the appropriate Level 2 training.
Why Blacks Corner at Culture House?
This isn’t just another café or deli.
You’ll be joining us at the start of an exciting new chapter for both Blacks Corner and Sunderland, working in a brand-new cultural venue in Keel Square that will bring together residents, visitors, artists, families, students, creatives and audiences throughout the year.
There will be plenty of opportunity to bring your own personality and ideas to the food we create. Working under our Kitchen Lead, you’ll have the chance to help develop inventive dishes using exceptional British farmhouse produce and play a part in our events and supper clubs.
If you’re an food professional who loves good produce, creative food and working somewhere that has a real sense of energy and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and help us make Blacks Corner at Culture House something special.
Good luck — we look forward to hearing from you!
Blacks Corner
Work Location: In person
