Demi Chef: Cold Prep & Antipasti Mastery

Big Mamma Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

15% employee discount UK & Ireland

£500 referral bonus

Mental health support

Earned Wage Access

Training & career growth

Mobility across the group

Job summary

Big Mamma Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Demi Chef for the cold section to join our team. You will prepare antipasti and salads, follow our recipes and standards, and support the Chef de Partie and junior kitchen staff across busy services.

We offer a permanent, full-time role with a competitive hourly package (£15.21 hourly total), staff meals, generous employee discount across our UK & Ireland restaurants, and opportunities for training, growth, and internal mobility

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demi Chef in a busy cold section.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate cold section dishes, including antipasti and salads.
• Follow Big Mamma recipes and kitchen standards.
• Work closely with the Chef de Partie, supporting daily prep and service.
• Help train and support Commis and Prep Chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards.
• Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude.

Skills

Italian cuisine passion

Demi Chef experience

Teamwork skills

Leadership skills

Flexible availability

Job description

Big Mamma Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Demi Chef for the cold section to join our team. You will prepare antipasti and salads, follow our recipes and standards, and support the Chef de Partie and junior kitchen staff across busy services.

We offer a permanent, full-time role with a competitive hourly package (£15.21 hourly total), staff meals, generous employee discount across our UK & Ireland restaurants, and opportunities for training, growth, and internal mobility