Part-Time Chef

Apricus Resourcing Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and recovery charity in Banbury is seeking a skilled Part-Time Chef. You'll prepare nutritious meals while ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates have previous chef experience and a passion for culinary excellence. This role includes benefits such as 28-33 days holiday and company pension. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2025.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee benefits and retail discounts

BUPA Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in a similar environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals.
• Manage kitchen operations and adhere to safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members for a positive environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Apricus Resourcing is seeking a skilled and passionate Part‑Time Chef for a permanent role based within one of our clients, a drug & alcohol recovery charity based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for the services residents, ensuring that dietary requirements are met and that all food safety standards are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals that are healthy, nutritious, and appealing.
• Manage kitchen operations in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Implement cleaning and maintenance schedules for the kitchen equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in a similar environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent culinary skills with a passion for creating delicious meals.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits of Joining This Team

• Full training provided.
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• Employee benefits and retail discounts.
• Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at major retailers.
• BUPA Wellness Programme – supporting your health and wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you're a passionate chef we'd be delighted to hear from you! Please hit apply now or contact the office directly.

Start Date

The anticipated start date for this position is December 1, 2025