Star Bistro Assistant Chef

National Star College; Ullenwood Court; On-site; GBP 15,842,000 - 17,220,000; Part time

Job summary

National Star College is seeking an Assistant Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across our restaurant, hospitality services, delivery service, and events. This part-time role also involves mentoring students with learning and physical disabilities during work placements in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will help prepare, cook and present fresh dishes while maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards, plus contribute to menu development and stock control as

Qualifications

• A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Chef or similar role.
• Experience mentoring or training others, particularly young people or individuals with disabilities, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes.
• Support menu development, stock control, and events catering.
• Help run the kitchen and mentor students in practical kitchen activities.

Skills

Strong cooking skills

Excellent organisational skills

Positive, flexible and team-focused

Experience mentoring others

Confidence using Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a passionate chef who enjoys creating great food while making a real difference to people’s lives?

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.

Contract Type: Permanent | Contract: Part time (16 hours per week) 52 weeks | Salary: £13.84 per hour | Location Status: On site (Ullenwood) | Interview Date: TBC | Closing Date: 15/10/2026