CDP – Fresh Food Specialist | Up to £32k + Overtime & Tips

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £32,000 + tronc

Paid overtime

Free meals on shift

30% discount for you and family

Weekly pay

NEST pension

Discounts on everyday purchases

Cycle to work scheme

£1,000 referral bonus

Counselling & wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Social events

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a CDP to join a busy kitchen in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This role offers a path to develop fresh food cookery skills, strong earning potential, and access to development programmes.

You’ll work across kitchen sections, supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain hygiene standards. The role emphasises teamwork and ongoing progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef, or Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a restaurant, gastro pub, or wider hospitality setting.
• A genuine passion for fresh food cookery.
• A reliable, positive, and team-focused approach.
• The enthusiasm to learn, develop, and progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your section during service
• Support the wider kitchen team when required
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and efficient
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment

Skills

Experience as chef

Hospitality experience

Passion for fresh food

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a CDP to join a busy kitchen in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This role offers a path to develop fresh food cookery skills, strong earning potential, and access to development programmes.

You’ll work across kitchen sections, supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain hygiene standards. The role emphasises teamwork and ongoing progress within the company.