Prep Chef de Partie

Black Rock Restaurants; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

Staff discounts

Birthday off

Additional holiday

Cycle to work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Black Rock Restaurants in Brighton is seeking an experienced Prep Chef to join Burnt Orange, a neighbourhood restaurant and late‑night bar by the seafront.

You will work with fresh local produce, delivering dishes to a high standard as part of a diverse, inclusive kitchen team.

In return we offer a competitive pay package, training, career progression across the group, and benefits such as staff meals, discounts, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen prep roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to high hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes using local produce to a high standard.
• Work as part of a diverse, inclusive kitchen team.
• Ensure health and safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in prep areas.

Skills

Team spirit

Under pressure

Fresh produce

Food safety

Job description

We are looking for an experience Prep Chef to join our team at Burnt Orange.

Burnt Orange is about more than good food and drink. It’s a place you feel relaxed. It’s an afternoon that turns into an evening, because, when the service is this friendly, the atmosphere this easy, the music this carefully pitched and the seats this comfortable, you can’t help but settle in.

We are a neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar in the beating heart of Brighton, moments from the seafront and just a few streets from the historic Lanes. We’re confident you’re going to love it, because it’s your idea: the grown‑up hangout that’s open all day and just the right amount of night.

As a Prep Chef you will deliver dishes made with quality food and products, from fresh, using local products, prepared with skill and passion. You will be working as part of a diverse, inclusive and supportive team, making sure each dish is prepared to the highest standard.

Our Prep Chef

• Are self-motivated natural team player that thrives under pressure.
• Keen to thrive in the busy kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for creating the finest dishes
• Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards
• Maintain a professional manner while under pressure
• Ensure Health & Safety rules and regulations are followed
• Are eligible to work full-time in the UK

In return we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, fantastic training, and the chance to grow and develop your career, plus access to an array of benefits.

As a Prep Chef You Will Enjoy These Benefits

• Free food and drinks when working
• Team incentives, trips and rewards
• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants
• Book your birthday off - guaranteed
• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years
• We reward Refer a Friend
• Access to our cycle to work scheme
• Flexible hours

By joining Burnt Orange, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups. At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments. If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town, we would love to hear from you.