Assistant Chef
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club
Hours: Zero-hours contract, typically 20–40 hours per week
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club is looking for a passionate and hardworking Assistant Chef to join our busy kitchen team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to develop their skills while working under our award-winning Head Chef. The successful candidate will have the chance to learn from their experience and expertise, while becoming an important part of a friendly and professional kitchen team.
Our golf club has a busy and varied food operation. Alongside our day-to-day restaurant menu for members and golfers, we regularly host functions, private events, golf days and special occasions, so no two weeks are quite the same.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will help prepare and deliver consistently high-quality food across all areas of the club.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
- Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Assisting with both the regular restaurant menu and larger functions and events
- Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation
- Ensuring food is prepared efficiently during busy service periods
- Helping with preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
- Working collaboratively with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Taking pride in the quality and presentation of every dish served
- Learning new techniques and developing your skills under the guidance of our Head Chef
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for food and cooking
- Is enthusiastic about learning and developing as a chef
- Has a strong work ethic and is prepared to work hard as part of a busy team
- Takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests
- Can remain organised and focused during busy services and functions
- Is reliable, punctual and flexible
- Has a positive attitude and works well as part of a team
- Understands the importance of high standards of hygiene and food safety
Previous professional kitchen experience would be beneficial, although we are particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and desire to grow.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work directly under an award-winning Head Chef
- Excellent opportunities to learn, develop and expand your culinary skills
- A varied working environment covering restaurant service, golf events and private functions
- A supportive and professional kitchen team
- Typically 20–40 hours per week on a zero-hours contract
- The opportunity to become an important part of the food and hospitality offering at Welwyn Garden City Golf Club
If you are passionate about food, eager to learn and prepared to work hard to deliver memorable dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
