Star Bistro Assistant Chef

National Star; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

National Star is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across our restaurant, hospitality services, delivery service and special events. You will also mentor students with learning and physical disabilities during work placements in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will assist with menu development, stock control and event catering while upholding food hygiene and safety standards, in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds (or equivalent).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience as Assistant Chef or similar.
• Strong cooking skills with emphasis on fresh, seasonal food.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring or training others, especially young people or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in a busy kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef and contribute to menu development.
• Assist with stock control and event catering.
• Mentor students completing work placements.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Skills

Cooking skills

Organisational skills

Team player

MS Office

Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds (or equivalent)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StarBistro is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high-quality food across our restaurant, hospitality services, delivery service, and special events. This is a unique opportunity to combine your culinary skills with mentoring and supporting students with learning and physical disabilities who are completing work placements within a busy commercial kitchen environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Chef, you will help prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards. You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring students, helping them develop confidence, workplace skills and independence through practical kitchen activities.

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team, you will contribute to menu development, stock control, event catering and the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

This is a part time role working 16 hours a week on Mondays and Tuesday from 7 am - 3.30 pm (30 mins unpaid lunchbreak)

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Assistant Chef, Second Chef or similar role
• A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong cooking skills with a passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
• Confidence using basic Microsoft Office applications
• Experience supporting, mentoring or training others, particularly young people or individuals with disabilities, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a chef role. You'll have the opportunity to help students gain valuable workplace skills while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about food, inclusion and making a positive impact every day.

Additional Information

The role requires flexibility to support evening and weekend events when required. National Star is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.

If you're an energetic and dedicated chef who wants to use your skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.