Trainee Chef

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Chef to join a busy kitchen in Milton Keynes. The role involves working 5 out of 7 days with generous overtime opportunities and a competitive salary between £12.21 and £12.50 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial kitchens and be prepared for a family-friendly working environment with numerous perks. Contact us for more details about this opportunity.

Benefits

Lucrative salary based on skillset

Family friendly company events

Access to discounted leisure facilities

Meals on duty

Sick pay and holiday pay

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Discounted food & events for friends and family

Very good work-life balance

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Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in hotels, conference centres, or restaurants.
• Experience as Junior Chef, Trainee Chef, or Commis Chef.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside other kitchen staff to prepare meals.
• Assist in the overall kitchen operations during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the kitchen.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Job

Job: Trainee Chef / Junior Chef / Commis Chef

The team

• 1-2 Kitchen Porters
• 1 Commis / Jnr CDP
• 1 Sous Chef
• 1 Head Chef
• 1 General Manager
• 1 F&B Manager

Start

• ASAP by w/c 10th November 2025 at the latest - the sooner the better

Salary

• c.£12.21ph - £12.50ph
• Overtime always available

Rota

• Opening hours are typically 0700-1900, there are occasional late functions, you\'ll work within these hours depending on business needs
• You’d be required to work 5 out of 7 days per week, contracted to 40 hours PLUS overtime when required

Experience required

• Ideally hotels or conference centres or golf clubs or restaurants
• Commercial kitchen experienced as a Junior Chef, Trainee Chef, Junior Chef De Partie, Commis Chef, Cook, Chef, General Assistant, Catering Assistant

The company cater to

• Wakes (after funerals)
• Weddings
• Birthdays
• Christmas parties
• Golf events
• Conferences
• They cater to approx. 40 weddings per year

Benefits and perks

• Lucrative basic salary based on skillset
• Family friendly company events
• Access to free or heavily discounted leisure facilities within the group (see link below)
• Meal on duty / free onsite parking
• Sick pay, holiday pay, pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Discounted food & beverage / events for friends and family
• Very good work life balance
• Salary reviews
• AND MORE...

For more information, please contact Cheryl Wilson or Lucie Campbell at Interaction Recruitment Northampton Branch on 01604 620 032 or apply to this advert