Christmas Kitchen Chef - Seasonal Role with Flexible Hours

Blockhouse at the Sheet Anchor; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

Service charge share

Seasonal contract

Meal discount at Parogon

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Parogon is seeking Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. We’re their busiest time of year, and we need experienced, reliable cooks to help deliver great food through a packed festive season.

We offer hourly pay up to £13.50, a share of the service charge, and seasonal contracts until early January 2027 with the possibility of staying on permanently. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with meals on shift and staff discounts across Parogon restaurants.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience – Chef de Partie, Commis or similar
• Able to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good knowledge of food safety
• Available for shifts over Christmas, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking dishes to spec during busy services
• Running a section or supporting wherever the kitchen needs you
• Delivering our Christmas menus and large party bookings
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe

Job description

Parogon is seeking Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. We’re their busiest time of year, and we need experienced, reliable cooks to help deliver great food through a packed festive season.

We offer hourly pay up to £13.50, a share of the service charge, and seasonal contracts until early January 2027 with the possibility of staying on permanently. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with meals on shift and staff discounts across Parogon restaurants.