Star Bistro Assistant Chef

Star Bistro Assistant Chef Job details Salary

£13.84 per hour

52 Week

Part time (16 hours per week) 52 weeks

Ullenwood

On site (Ullenwood)

Permanent

TBC

15/10/2026

Star Bistro is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high-quality food across our restaurant, hospitality services, delivery service, and special events. This is a unique opportunity to combine your culinary skills with mentoring and supporting students with learning and physical disabilities who are completing work placements within a busy commercial kitchen environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Chef, you will help prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards. You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring students, helping them develop confidence, workplace skills and independence through practical kitchen activities.

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team, you will contribute to menu development, stock control, event catering and the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

This is a part time role working 16 hours a week on Mondays and Tuesday from 7 am - 3.30 pm (30 mins unpaid lunch break)

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who has:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Chef, Second Chef or similar role
• A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong cooking skills with a passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
• Confidence using basic Microsoft Office applications
• Experience supporting, mentoring or training others, particularly young people or individuals with disabilities, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a chef role. You'll have the opportunity to help students gain valuable workplace skills while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about food, inclusion and making a positive impact every day.

Additional Information

The role requires flexibility to support evening and weekend events when required. National Star is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,400 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

• Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
• Subsidised bus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
• Award-winning training
• Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
• Westfield medical cover
• Life insurance cover
• Employee helpline
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
• Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Last reviewed on 22/09/2026