Part-time Chef - Cobtree Manor Golf Course

Get Golfing CIO; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

Up to 50% discount on food

Staff referral programme

Job summary

Get Golfing CIO, a charity with a mission to make golf more accessible for all, seeks an experienced Chef to join our team at Cobtree Manor Golf Club. The role is part-time and job-share, offering flexible hours and potential overtime.

As a key member of the kitchen team, you will help deliver high-quality dishes, work with the Food & Beverage Manager, and contribute to menu planning in a busy, member-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Allergen and intolerance knowledge.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious dishes.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the established menu and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to menu planning and the development of new dishes.
• Support and train other kitchen staff as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure all dishes are served in a timely manner.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Evenings/weekends/holidays flexibility

Allergen knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Get Golfing CIO, a charity with a mission to make golf more accessible for all, is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at Cobtree Manor Golf Club.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who loves working with food but is seeking a better work-life balance, reduced hours, or a more flexible schedule.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes while enjoying the freedom to shape a working pattern that suits your lifestyle.

The role is a job share role, offering flexibility and overtime available depending on the needs of the business. We understand that not everyone wants the long hours and intensity of a traditional full-time kitchen role. This position is designed specifically for experienced professionals looking to step back - without stepping away - from what they love.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a thriving and dynamic organisation which manages and operates 13sites with 7,000 members and over 160,000 visitors each year.

The successful candidate will be part of a £20m revenue company of 500 people which reinvests profits from its operations into its venues, courses, the development of its people, and importantly, community oriented charitable initiatives local to its sites.

Our model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B. We say that \"our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone\".

The Role

We take great pride in the food we serve, from our vibrant events to our exceptional Clubhouse offerings. As one of our Cooks, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, bringing our dishes to life with creativity and skill.

Within This role, Key Responsibilities are

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the established menu and quality standards.


• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and adhere to health and safety regulations.

• Contribute to menu planning and the development of new dishes.


• Support and train other kitchen staff as needed.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.


• Ensure all dishes are served in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role.


• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.


• Culinary degree or equivalent certification is a plus.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Allergen and intolerance knowledge.


• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.


• Attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious dishes.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Option for overtime at £15 per hour

• Pension Plans


• Training & Development


• Free Golf


• Up to 50% discount on food


• Staff referral programme