Chef - Rochdale

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Rochdale is seeking a Chef to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing fresh dishes to specifications in a clean kitchen. Ideal candidates will possess kitchen experience, good communication skills, and a strong knowledge of food safety. Benefits include shared tips, paid breaks, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience as Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef preferred.
• Positive can-do attitude and driven.
• Understanding of Food Safety and Allergens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to specifications.
• Work as part of a supportive kitchen team.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Chef - Rochdale

Employer
Lounge Café Bars

Location
Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Salary
10.00 - 12.21/hr

Closing date
15 Oct 2025

Sector
Chef and Cook (Bar & Pub)

Job Type
Full Time

Responsibilities

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It\'s a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don\'t do it. We do it, and you\'ll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You\'ll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that\'ll make their day. It\'ll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You\'ll be helping every customer leave happy, which they tend to do thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff (Benefits)

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you\'ll bring

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.