Chef Work, Jobs in Thornton, Fif (with Salaries)

2nd Chef
Rejects Department Store —Kirkcaldy
- £13.50 - £14.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Chef
Chef & Brewer —Thornton
- Up to £13.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
13d
Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Kirkcaldy
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Chef /Cook
BaxterStorey UK —Glenrothes
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Chef Trainer
UHI Perth —Perth
- £37,271.46 - £40,428.15 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
5d
Chef
Marino’s La Passione —Kirkcaldy
- £12.21 - £19.30 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Kitchen experience
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Commis Chef
Pane E Vino —Kirkcaldy
- £24,420.00 - £37,999.85 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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4d
Sous Chef
Cafe Continental —Kirkcaldy
- £14.50 - £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
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2d
Chef de Partie
Sodexo —Buckhaven and Methil
- £14.85 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
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5d
Cook
The Harbourmaster's Cafe —Kirkcaldy
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Breakfast Chef
Valor Hospitality —St. Andrews
- £35,000 a year
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Production Chef
Ballintaggart —Perth
- £29,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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6d
Breakfast Chef
Edinburgh Portobello Hotel Limited —Edinburgh
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
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5d
Junior Chef de Partie
Gleneagles —Edinburgh
- £42,856 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Chef de Partie
Gleneagles —Edinburgh
- £45,056 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Sous chef
St Andrews Links —St. Andrews
- £35,601.93 a year
- Full-time
- Resort
CHEF
BaxterStorey —Kirkcaldy
- Monday to Friday
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
5d
Regional Chef
BCG Cares —Perth
- £16.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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12d
CHEF /COOK
BaxterStorey —Glenrothes
- Monday to Friday
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
5d
Chef
Sodexo —St. Andrews
- £14.35 an hour
- Full-time
- School
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d

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2nd Chef

Rejects Department Store -
Kirkcaldy

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.50 - £14.15 an hour

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Cooking
Cost control
Supervising experience
Organisational skills
Chef
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Job Summary
Kitchen Supervisor / 2nd Chef

Location: Cafe Fresco, within Rejects Department StoreJob Type: Full-time, Permanent Hrs: 37.5 hours per weekPay: £13.50–£14.15 per hour (depending on experience)

About Us

Cafe Fresco is a busy café restaurant based within Rejects Department Store, serving quality food in a fast-paced but friendly daytime environment. We are looking for a strong Kitchen Supervisor / 2nd Chef to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen and help maintain high standards during service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy kitchen environment but wants a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality roles.

What We Offer

£13.50–£14.15 per hour depending on experience
Full-time permanent role
37.5 hours per week
5 days out of 7
Daytime shifts only
No late nights
Better work-life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens
Opportunity to showcase your kitchen and service skills
Opportunity to make a real difference within the business
Supportive and friendly working environment

Typical Shift Times

Shifts will fall between:

8am – 5pm

Examples include:

8:30am – 4:30pm
9am – 5pm

The Role

This is a hands-on role within a busy café kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef and management team to help oversee service, maintain kitchen standards, support the team, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The role also includes supporting the commercial performance of the kitchen through rota management, cost control, stock management, and identifying opportunities to improve sales and efficiency.

We are looking for someone reliable, organised, calm under pressure, and confident working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Prepare and cook food to a high standard
Help maintain smooth service during busy periods
Support and supervise kitchen staff when required
Assist with staff rota management and shift planning
Help control food costs, wastage, and kitchen spend
Support stock control, ordering, and deliveries
Review kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and sales
Assist in reviewing GP margins and P&L performance
Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards
Help ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met at all times

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Chef or 2nd Chef is essential
Experience within a busy café or restaurant kitchen
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Good understanding of kitchen operations and cost control
Strong organisational and communication skills
Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen standards
Ability to work well under pressure
Positive attitude and team-focused approach
Reliable, proactive, and hard-working

Interview Process

Our interview process is straightforward and designed to give both sides a good understanding of the role:

Short telephone interview
In-person interview
Half-day paid trial in our kitchen to showcase your kitchen and service skills

Ideal Candidate

You will be someone who:

Enjoys working in a busy kitchen
Takes pride in maintaining standards
Wants stability and daytime working hours
Can help bring structure, energy, and consistency to the kitchen
Understands both kitchen operations and commercial performance
Is looking for a long-term opportunity where they can make a real impact

To Apply

Please send your CV along with a short introduction about your experience and availability to [email protected] or apply through indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£14.15 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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