Prep Chef

Prep Chef– Hickory’s Smokehouse

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory’s Smokehouse
, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards
.

We’re looking for a Prep Chef to support our wider kitchen team in one of our busy, high-energy BBQ kitchens.

Pay & Benefits

• Up to £15.66 per hour
  , including Tip Jar
• That’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips

As a Prep Chef
, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by preparing fresh ingredients and supporting our chefs during service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a professional kitchen or progress into a Chef role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food preparation and basic cooking duties
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services
• Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
• Helping with stock prep and organisation
• Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive team

No BBQ experience? No problem — full training is provided.

Our kitchens are busy, exciting places — hubs of excellence for BBQ, grilling, smoking
, and hands-on training. We believe in work-life balance, real progression, and investing in our people.

You work hard for us — and we invest in you.

• A passion for food and hospitality
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop kitchen skills
• Experience as a Prep Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef
  , or similar is beneficial but not essential

• Work in a £250k bespoke-built kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA
• Award-winning training & progression via Hickory’s Training Academy
• Birthday reward meal for you & your friends – every year
• Free BBQ food on shift
• Christmas Day off – every year
• Paid occasion days off (weddings, moving home, family moments & more)
• Team Player Card – 25% discount (up to 50% with long service)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour wellness programme
• Regular team socials & events
• Fundraising opportunities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 Refer a Friend bonus

If you’re looking for a Prep Chef role, or a way to start or grow your career in hospitality,
click apply now and join the Hickory’s Smokehouse team.

One heck of a ride awaits.