Chef All Levels

Parogon; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip share

Discount at Parogon restaurants

Career progression

Food on shift

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Parogon is recruiting a Chef All Levels for The Seven Stars in Brocton, near Cannock Chase. This part-time role runs 32 hours weekly with a pay rate up to £13.50 per hour and a share of the service charge, offering a total package of up to about £28,280 per year.

You’ll work as part of a friendly brigade, cooking to spec and developing your skills. You’ll run your section, prep dishes, keep your area clean and support junior chefs, with room to grow within a growing restaurant group and strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food safety.
• A team player who’s keen to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Run your section during busy services.
• Prep and cook dishes to our specs.
• Keep your section clean, organised and food safe.
• Support and train more junior chefs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Love cooking fresh food with a team that has your back? Join The Seven Stars as a Chef All Levels– with a share of the service charge on top of your pay.

The Seven Stars in Brocton sits just minutes from Cannock Chase – a relaxed gastropub with a beer garden, an outdoor bar and a heated Tipi for celebrations. Our kitchen cooks pub classics, steaks, burgers and seafood with fresh ingredients and plenty of care.

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.