Chef All Levels

Parogon Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips go to team

Staff discount

Career progression

Shift meals

EAP access

Social events

Job summary

The Swan With Two Necks in Blackbrook, part of Parogon Group, is seeking a passionate cook to join a close-knit kitchen team. You will cook to spec, prep during busy services, maintain high food safety standards and support junior chefs.

This is a part-time role with 32 hours a week, offering regular hours and a share of tips on top of pay. As part of Parogon Group, you’ll join a growing hospitality business with opportunities for progression, discounts on meals, and a supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for food and pride in your work.
• Good knowledge of food safety.
• A team player who's keen to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Running your section during busy services.
• Prepping and cooking dishes to our specs.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe.
• Supporting and training more junior chefs.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Love cooking fresh food with a team that has your back? Join The Swan With Two Necks as a if all levels – with a share of the service charge on top of your pay.

The Swan With Two Necks in Blackbrook is a relaxed bar and dining pub with a crackling fire, cosy corners and a heated Tipi – famous for its Sunday roasts and Steak, Ale & Chestnut Mushroom Pie. Our kitchen cooks with fresh, seasonal ingredients – English pub favourites alongside the chef's take on international classics.

Here’s what we offer:

• Up to £13.50 per hour (Approx. £1,730 every 4-weeks or £22,460 pa)
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £5,820 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £28,280 per year
• Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
• Fresh food, a supportive brigade and room to grow

Our hourly rates: up to £13.50 (21+), up to £12.50 (18–20), up to £11.50 (under 18).

The role

You'll run your section with pride – cooking our menu to spec and working as part of a supportive, close-knit brigade where your development really matters.

What you'll be doing:

• Running your section during busy services
• Prepping and cooking dishes to our specs
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe
• Supporting and training more junior chefs

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen
• Passion for food and pride in your work
• Good knowledge of food safety
• A team player who's keen to learn and grow

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff:

• 100% of tips go to our teams
• 30% discount off your food bill when dining at any Parogon restaurant
• Career-focused opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group
• Food on shift, straight off the menu
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.