Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discount 33% across brands

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream financial toolkit

Paid qualifications progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Share scheme

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Bedford is hiring a Chef at the Orchard - Harvester. You will master our menu and deliver food guests are proud of, enjoying a collaborative kitchen team and the fast-paced service that keeps diners returning.

The role offers flexible shifts, strong staff discounts across our brands, opportunities to grow through funded qualifications, and a pension with holiday entitlement. Full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Orchard - Harvester, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.


• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.


• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.


• Wagestream –afinancial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.


• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.


• Discounts on gym memberships.


• Team Socials– work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.

Haven't got a CV to hand?

Don't worry youdon't need a CV to apply

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.


• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.


• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Bedford, MK41 0UE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Aug 2026 Closing date: 4 Sept 2026

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