2nd Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Andover
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

NVQ Level 2/3 Microsoft Office Menu Planning Bulk Cooking Team Leadership Hygiene Standards (EHO) Culinary Innovation Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

2nd Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a 2nd Chef at Swinton Barracks, Andover. Full-time, permanent position. Salary: £14.97 per hour plus benefits. Closing date: 05 June 2026.

About the Role

  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with 1 weekend in 4
  • Shifts: Mon-Thu 6:30am-3pm or 11:30am-8pm; Fri 6:30am-3pm or 9:30am-6pm; Weekend 9:30am-6pm
  • £14.97 per hour + [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] benefits
  • 10% staff discount, free parking, subsidised food

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the kitchen in absence of senior colleagues
  • Supervise commis chefs, chef de parties, and kitchen staff
  • Assist with ordering, preparation, stock control, service, and clean-down
  • Maintain EHO guidelines and hygiene standards
  • Maximise stock use and drive culinary innovation
  • Collaborate with Front of House team
  • Train and develop kitchen talent
  • Prepare and present food to highest standards

What You Bring

  • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent kitchen experience
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Menu planning and production experience
  • Bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation
  • Desire to learn and develop
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude

What We Offer

  • On-the-job training and funded apprenticeships
  • Career development within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Wellbeing support: free health app, 24/7 virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme
  • Financial benefits: discounts, salary finance, pension, death-in-service cover
  • Cycle to Work scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, protective uniform

Key Benefits

  • Advice and guidance – legal, financial, personal support
  • Pension Plan
  • Wellbeing support – 24/7 mental health online
  • Generous leave
  • Discounts and savings – Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP – 24-hour video/phone consultations

Location

Andover, United Kingdom, SP11 9LQ. Free car parking on site.

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