Casual Chef

The Celtic Collection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Friendly team

Hotel experience

Job summary

The Celtic Collection are seeking a passionate Casual Chef to join the Parkgate Hotel Kitchen in Cardiff. You will assist with delivering high-quality dishes across restaurant and events, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

This casual role offers flexible hours and the chance to work within a well-regarded hotel under a leading hospitality group, with opportunities to develop in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is preferred.
• A passion for food and attention to detail.
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work on a casual, as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of fresh, high-quality food
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation
• Supporting the team during busy service periods
• Helping with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Working flexibly across shifts, including weekends and evenings

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Flexibility

Fast-paced

Passion for food

Job description

Overview

Job title: Casual Chef; Department: Parkgate Hotel Kitchen; Contract type: Casual; Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour; Location: Cardiff, CF10 1DA.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Casual Chef to join our team at the beautiful Parkgate Hotel. As part of our kitchen brigade, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality dishes across our restaurant and events offering, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of fresh, high-quality food
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation
• Supporting the team during busy service periods
• Helping with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Working flexibly across shifts, including weekends and evenings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is preferred
• A passion for food and attention to detail
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong teamwork skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work on a casual, as-needed basis

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team
• Experience in a well-regarded hotel within a leading hospitality group

Recruitment Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. In accordance with UK immigration legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with Home Office guidance. The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.