Job Description: Chef (Chef/Cook) – North East Visitor Attraction (Alnwick)
Overview
We have an opportunity for a Chef/Cook to join one of the North East’s most popular visitor attractions, nestled in the heart of Alnwick. This is a truly unique venue with a fantastic, passionate team dedicated to keeping the attraction thriving. Working alongside the current kitchen team, you will provide essential support catering for a large proportion of the venue’s 400,000 yearly visitors.
Role Details
- Contract Type: Casual contract
- Hours: Minimum hours per week (flexible to candidate requirements)
- Latest Finish: 6pm latest finish every day (no evenings)
- Operating Hours: 8:30am – 5/6pm
- Shifts/Availability: 1 day a weekend working
- Service Style: Buffet / Café style menu / Set menu
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food to agreed standards for buffet/café and set menu service
- Support day-to-day kitchen operations during peak visitor periods
- Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards in line with relevant regulations
- Assist with basic prep, portioning, and maintaining workstation readiness
- Work closely with the existing team to support fast-paced service for high visitor volumes
- Ensure stock is used efficiently and help with replenishment as required
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with audit standards
Suitable Candidate
- Experience as a Chef/Cook in a café, catering environment (preferred)
- Confident working to set menus and catering service standards
- Strong attention to hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety
- Able to work within 8:30am-5/6pm and complete duties with no evenings
- Comfortable with busy visitor services and contributing positively to a hardworking team
Benefits / Opportunity
- Join a successful and well-loved North East venue in Alnwick
- Work with a passionate team in a high-visitor-volume environment
- Flexible casual hours with a structured schedule and early finishes
Location
Alnwick, North East