Wok Star Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Great Perks

Chopstix; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Meal on shift

Training provided

Job summary

Chopstix is looking for a passionate Chef to join our fast-paced open kitchen. Prepare and cook dishes to specification, bringing energy, pace and consistency to every order while maintaining top food safety standards.

You'll learn our recipes, work across kitchen stations, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a seamless dining experience. Full training is provided to help you become a Chopstix Wok Star Chef.

Qualifications

• A passion for food and delivering quality every time.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Great teamwork and communication skills.
• The ability to stay organised and focused during busy periods.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is helpful, but not essential as full training is provided

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food to Chopstix recipes and specifications
• Deliver great-tasting food with consistency, quality, and speed
• Work across all kitchen stations, including food preparation, cooking, and service
• Ensure products are always fresh, presented correctly, and ready for our Flavour Cravers
• Monitor stock levels and support deliveries, stock rotation, and waste control
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment throughout your shift
• Support the team during busy trading periods to keep service flowing smoothly
• Learn and develop your wok skills through our training programmes
• Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Take pride in the quality of every dish leaving the kitchen
• Support opening, closing, and daily operational routines as required

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Join QSRP: where the good growth happens

Chopstixis part of QSRP ( Quick Service Restaurant Platform ), a company dedicated to delivering mouthwatering food experiences to our 100 million customers annually through our 1,200+ restaurants and 7,000 employees throughout 9 key countries. Our product offering proudly represents a culturally diverse selection of Burgers through our US-style Burger King and Belgian-rooted Quick restaurants, French style O'Tacos, Vibrant burger brand G La Dalle, Dunkin: the world leader in coffee and donuts, Chopstix: one of the most recognized Asian QSR brands in the UK,.

So, are you ready to dive into a career that's as exciting as our menu? Click that "Apply Now" button faster than a fryer heats up!

About the position

This isn’t just a job, it’s your chance to be part of something fast, bold, and growing.

Chef → Create the flavour. Keep the pace. Deliver every time.

At Chopstix, our Chefs are at the heart of delivering the bold flavours our customers know and love. Working in our open kitchen, you'll prepare and cook our dishes to specification, bringing energy, pace and consistency to every order. You'll become a Chopstix Food Expert, mastering our recipes and cooking techniques whilst maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards. We're looking for positive, reliable team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy learning new skills, and take pride in delivering freshly cooked food and a great experience for every customer. Full training is provided to help you become a Chopstix Wok Star Chef.

WHO ARE WE?

Chopstix is not just a restaurant; we're a movement! Offering Bold, Chinese Flavours! We're on the lookout for individuals who embody inspiration. Join us in consistently delivering an unrivalled dining experience. At Chopstix, we put our whole heart into everything we do, fostering a work/life balance that fits our people perfectly. Let's stir-fry success together!

At Chopstix we are guided by our core values that are rooted in our DNA:

• We Take Pride, putting our whole heart into every task, ensuring that our dedication and passion are reflected in our work.
• We are All In Together, supporting each other to win as a team. Our collaborative environment values every team member's contribution, making success a collective achievement.
• Being Quick To Shift is essential; our fast-paced industry demands adaptability, and we need people who can meet new challenges head-on with agility and resourcefulness.
• We Lead The Way by always being the first to try new things and shake things up. Innovation is at our core, and we thrive on taking risks and pushing boundaries.

What do you bring

What You Bring –

• A passion for food and delivering quality every time
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• The ability to stay organised and focused during busy periods
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is helpful, but not essential as full training is provided

As an individual you are

As an Individual –

What You’ll Be Doing

• Up for late nights? We may trade until 4am on select nights - flexibility is key!

ï Prepare, cook, and serve food to Chopstix recipes and specifications

ï Deliver great-tasting food with consistency, quality, and speed

ï Work across all kitchen stations, including food preparation, cooking, and service

ï Ensure products are always fresh, presented correctly, and ready for our Flavour Cravers

ï Monitor stock levels and support deliveries, stock rotation, and waste control

ï Follow all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards at all times

ï Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment throughout your shift

ï Support the team during busy trading periods to keep service flowing smoothly

ï Learn and develop your wok skills through our training programmes

ï Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to deliver a seamless customer experience

ï Take pride in the quality of every dish leaving the kitchen

ï Support opening, closing, and daily operational routines as required

Why join us on your journey?

• Contribute to our mission of becoming the market leader in QSR sector
• Plenty of career growth opportunities across all our international head quarters
• Become part of a company where learning and development is in the heart of the culture
• Loads of fun initiatives with your colleagues, many of them focused on giving back to the community
• We believe in a flexible and hybrid work model, but we also offer a modern and cool office environment for you to thrive in
• We care about diversity, equity and inclusion and make everyone feel equally welcomed

You also get these benefits:

PERKS THAT PACK A PUNCH!

• 50% Employee Discount
• Online Discounts in High Street Stores
• Opt in Health Plans
• Company Pension Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Access to Wages in Advance
• Incentive Schemes
• Free Meals on Shift

Does this sound exciting? If yes, apply now! Even if you do not meet all the requirements, yet have the right attitude and potential, reach out and let’s talk.

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All applicants will receive consideration for the job with no regards to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy included) and sexual identity and orientation, age, nationality, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military status, family or marital status, medical condition, or any other basis protected by national or local laws and regulations.#LI-DNI