Seasonal Chef: Christmas Kitchen Pro with Perks

The-Wayfarer; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

30% dining discount

Service charge share

Seasonal contract until January 2027

Job summary

Parogon is seeking Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. You will prep and cook dishes to spec during busy services and support wherever needed. You may run a section and help deliver our Christmas menus and large party bookings.

We offer up to £13.50 per hour, plus a share of the service charge and a seasonal contract through early January 2027 with the possibility to stay on permanently. Food on shift and a 30% dining discount at Parogon restaurants are included.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience – Chef de Partie, Commis or similar.
• Able to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food safety.
• Available for shifts over Christmas, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking dishes to spec during busy services.
• Running a section or supporting wherever the kitchen needs you.
• Delivering Christmas menus and large party bookings.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Pressure handling

Food safety

Team support

Job description

Parogon is seeking Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. You will prep and cook dishes to spec during busy services and support wherever needed. You may run a section and help deliver our Christmas menus and large party bookings.

We offer up to £13.50 per hour, plus a share of the service charge and a seasonal contract through early January 2027 with the possibility to stay on permanently. Food on shift and a 30% dining discount at Parogon restaurants are included.