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