Part Time Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Part-time Chef for the Orchard - Harvester in Bedford. You will master our menu and cook food that keeps guests returning. You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of in a family-friendly environment.

Join us at Harvester, famous for rotisserie chicken, grills and salad bars, with plenty of opportunities for progression, discounts across brands, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn the menu and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Part Time Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bedford, MK41 0UE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a part time Chef atthe Orchard - Harvester, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests

keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food

to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!
• On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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