Assistant Chef

The Flavour Network; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end café in Market Harborough seeks an Assistant Chef who is passionate about seasonal ingredients and creative presentation. You will prepare inventive dishes, collaborate with the Head Chef, and work mainly daytime hours for an excellent work-life balance. Join a friendly team in a supportive environment, offering competitive pay and opportunities for culinary creativity.

Benefits

Daytime shifts

Supportive creative environment

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Assistant Chef in a fresh food environment.
• A passion for seasonal, high-quality food and creative presentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook inventive dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to develop menus.
• Contribute to recipe development and the creative process.

Skills

Creative presentation

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Chef - Daytime Hours
Salary: £ Competitive
Location: Market Harborough
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Head Chef

Overview

The Flavour Network has partnered with a high-end deli café to find them an Assistant Chef. This isn't your typical late-night, high-pressure restaurant environment; it's a fresh, innovative café where everything is made from scratch and served with creativity. As the Assistant Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef, playing a vital role in developing and delivering high-quality dishes, showcasing seasonal ingredients, and helping to push the boundaries of café dining. Best of all, this role offers predominantly daytime hours, allowing you to balance serious cooking with a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook inventive dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to develop menus and bring new ideas to life.
• Maintain excellent kitchen standards, ensuring consistency and presentation are always top quality.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen during service.
• Contribute to recipe development and the creative process, not just execution.
• Work mainly daytime hours, with only occasional evening events.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Assistant Chef in a fresh food environment.
• A passion for seasonal, high-quality food and creative presentation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Enthusiasm for contributing ideas and shaping menus.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

What’s in it for you

• Mainly daytime shifts (no split shifts and weekends off on rotation!)
• The chance to cook high-quality food in a supportive, creative environment.
• Opportunities to experiment with flavours, techniques, and presentation.
• Competitive pay, THE BEST coffee, and meals you'll genuinely enjoy.
• A friendly, collaborative team that values both good ideas and good humour