Office Lunch Chef - Little Western Street, Brighton - 2 hours Daily
We’re looking for a chef who can cater daily for a six person team, providing a delicious lunch daily in a residential-based office setting.
You’ll be working in a large, bright, modern kitchen and will take full responsibility for planning the lunch menu and organising the kitchen. If you’re able to commit to a 2-hour shift daily in Little Western Street and looking to top-up your income with an extra £8,000 a year, this could be the perfect role for you.
Food we love
- Low carb (avoiding bread and pasta)
- High protein (free range meat)
- Relaxed Keto
- Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Japanese, Mexican
- Herbs and spices
- Salad based
- Seasonal recipes
Food we’re not so keen on
- British/ European
- Sandwiches/ bread/ pastry
Your strengths
You’re organised - stock cupboards and equipment is kept neat
You’re efficient - you maximise your shift by planning your routine and batching where possible
You’re able to budget - you’ll take advantage of offers and instinctively know what things cost
You go the extra mile - perhaps a jug of iced lemon water or home made lollies
You ask for feedback and happily iterate on menus and recipes without getting upset
The shift
- 2 hours Monday to Friday: 11:30 to 13:30.
- You'll purchase ingredients either online or pick up ingredients en-route to the office
- Cook, plate, and clear away within the window
In practice, you will:
- Purchase ingredients within a weekly budget
- Prepare lunch for 6 people
- Manage the kitchen: keep it clean and organised
- Choose & purchase any equipment you need (budget provided)
- Clear away afterwards, leaving the space sparkling clean
Who you might be
- A retired chef looking for a convenient mid-morning shift.
- Someone already working evening shifts who wants to supplement their income.
- A self-taught chef with the skills to work professionally, even without formal restaurant training.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter to that includes a photograph of an example dish you've prepared, where you've worked recently and why this specific daily shift works for you.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a trial shift:
- You'll be given a £20 budget to purchase ingredients for that day.
- Arrive at 11:30am
- Trial shifts begin 2nd September
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £8,000.00-£8,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that do not need a VISA at any point in the future. We are not able to offer VISA sponsorship for this role.
- Are you happy to work every weekday with minimum core hours of 11:30am to 1:30pm?
Work Location: In person
