CDP Chef - Northampton -

Are you passionate about producing high‑quality food and creating memorable dining experiences? We're looking for a committed and creative Chef to join our busy kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help deliver excellent meals, maintain high standards of food safety, and contribute to a warm, supportive working environment.

⭐ About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will:

• Prepare, cook, and present high‑quality food within budget.
• Produce meals that meet customer dietary requirements and menu standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality across all stages of production.
• Maintain rigorous hygiene, food safety, and quality control standards.
• Participate in HACCP procedures and follow Food Safety Management processes, including cleaning rotas and closing procedures.
• Support stock ordering and rotation when required.
• Help uphold a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

You'll work 37.5 hours per week, across 5 shifts over 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as part of a rota.

While you do not need to hold a Christian faith, an understanding of and willingness to support the organisation's Christian ethos is essential.

⭐ What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Chef or in a similar kitchen role (1 year preferred).
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a rota.
• Commitment to high standards of food production and hygiene.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to uphold organisational values.
• Knowledge of the Christian, not‑for‑profit, charity, or education conference sector is beneficial but not essential.

⭐ What You'll Get

Enjoy a genuinely supportive working environment and a rare work-life balance within the hospitality sector, plus:

• Company pension (6% employer contribution)**
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Additional holiday with long service
• Company sick pay**
• Westfield Health benefits**
• Free parking & on-site parking
• Discounted or free food (including one free meal per shift)
• Staff canteen
• Discounted stays for family at other centres (subject to availability)
• Access to free company events throughout the year
• A warm, servant-hearted organisational culture
• Health & wellbeing programme

**Benefits marked ** apply after completion of probation.

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