Part-time Prep Chef

Hawksmoor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc included

Free team meals

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Training & progression

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Part-time Prep Chef to join Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. This role balances technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth services in a busy kitchen.

You’ll prepare ingredients, support Chef de Partie and Senior Chefs, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality while learning open-fire cooking techniques and progressing within our professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie with fresh produce.
• Strong technical cooking and organisational skills.
• Calm and focused during busy services.
• Team player who enjoys developing others.
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking.
• Keen to learn and progress in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with mise en place across sections.
• Support Chef de Partie and Senior Chefs during service.
• Cook dishes to Hawksmoor standards under supervision.
• Maintain high levels of food safety, hygiene and organisation.
• Learn open-fire cooking techniques and quality produce preparation.
• Contribute to smooth, efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Technical cooking skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Open-fire cooking

Willingness to learn

Tools

Open-fire cooking equipment

Job description

Part time prep chef

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Part time prep chef at Hawksmoor, We will want you to join the team Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. This is a key role within the kitchen, where you’ll balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth, successful services.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients and assist with mise en place across sections
• Support Chef de Partie and Senior Chefs during service
• Cook dishes to Hawksmoor standards under supervision
• Maintain high levels of food safety, hygiene and organisation
• Learn open-fire cooking techniques and quality produce preparation
• Contribute to smooth, efficient kitchen operations

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie working with fresh food
• Technically strong with good organisational skills
• Calm and focused during busy services
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within a professional kitchen

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone- We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People- We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards- We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
• Keep Evolving- We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.