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.
Apply
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