Chef All Levels

Parogon Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips go to team

30% staff discount

Career progression

Free staff meals on shift

Employee assistance program

Social events

Job summary

The Seven Stars in Brocton, part of the Parogon Group, is looking for a Chef All Levels to join a supportive brigade. You’ll cook pub classics to spec and contribute to a friendly, growing kitchen team with a share of the service charge.

This 32-hour per week role offers regular hours and a chance to progress within a well‑established group. You'll work in a pub near Cannock Chase, with fresh ingredients and a strong focus on food safety.

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

Food safety

Team player

Passion for food

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.