Chef (CPD)

Hours: 37.5 hour contract

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Reports to: Head Chef

Holiday Entitlement: 38 days (pro-rata)


About CentreStage

At CentreStage, we’re looking for people who don’t just want a job — they want to make a difference.


We seek individuals who are creative, collaborative, and driven by purpose. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring energy and initiative, and are ready to play an active role in delivering work that changes lives.


Our team members are strong communicators and natural collaborators, comfortable working across creative, technical, operational, and community settings. They take shared responsibility seriously, understand the importance of alignment, and are committed to making things happen — not waiting for them to happen.


We value people who are inclusive in their approach, open in their thinking, and motivated by impact. You’ll be someone who embraces challenge, responds positively to change, and understands that every action — big or small — contributes to something bigger.


At CentreStage, when one of us moves forward, we all do. So we’re looking for people who are ready to move with us — and help drive meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve.



Our Vision & Values

To create a community where everyone can experience the joy of music, arts and wellbeing, and seamlessly access all they need to flourish in life.

Our vision is underpinned by our values of Hope – Inclusion – Aspiration – Joy.



The Role

We want someone who genuinely cares about people and takes pride in all that they do – striving for excellence and can pay attention to the important details of our customers’ needs and requests – able to think on their feet and remain calm under pressure. At CentreStage we’re about going above and beyond with our customer experience every day.


Key Duties & Responsibilities


Food

  • Store, prepare and cook ingredients correctly to deliver a quality product that is safe for the customer.
  • Set up, prepare, and clean to company standards whilst working in a fast paced, time bound environment.
  • Engage with Head Chef and Management team, feeding back the service that you have been involved with.
  • Support delivery and consistency of the menu as directed by the Head Chef
  • Is multi-skilled and flexible and able to work as a team across all areas of the venue.
  • Is well-organised and can work in a systematic way.
  • Take pride in contributing to a kitchen that is evolving and improving with a focus on quality, efficiency and customer experience.


People

  • Support the Kitchen Team to deliver high standards of service and customer satisfaction during service periods.
  • Support an open, honest, and engaging culture where team members can excel.
  • Drive own personal development within position using support functions where necessary.
  • Support and guide junior team members during service.
  • To go the extra mile and ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all customers and events which includes shows, events, classes, room hires and meetings.
  • Assist with training of new and junior team members where required.
  • CentreStage operates as a 7 day a week operation and the working week will be scheduled around 5 of these days i.e. if FT, pro rata for PT staff covering the 7 days.
  • The role will also work closely with the events and programming teams to ensure the café/bar supports the wider CentreStage visitor experience, particularly during performances, live events and busy audience periods.
  • To participate in the personal review process, embracing objectives set.
  • Manage and plan time effectively

 

Compliance and Quantity

  • Ensure you are fully compliant and that you are aware of your responsibilities for Health & Safety and Food Safety.
  • Complete kitchen documentation as required.
  • Always maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
  • Complete Due Diligence recording.
  • Train staff in all areas of compliance to ensure consistency of practice.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for your section during service, ensuring consistency, quality and speed.
  • Ensure all preparation for your section is completed in advance of service.
  • Deliver dishes in line with agreed recipes and standards.
  • Work effectively with front-of-house teams to support smooth service.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working area at all times


How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@centrestagemt.org.uk


Closing date: Friday 15th May. Interviews will be held at CentreStage and may be held before the closing date. If suitable the interview will include a trial shift in the Café Bar.


CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.


CentreStage is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

 

CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.