Chef
Salary £ 26000 - 29000
Eaglescliffe (Stockton-on-Tees)
Vacancy listed 09/07/2026
Application deadline 02/08/2026
Details
Chef
Commercial Projects
Hangar 63 in Progress House
Pay band / allowances: £26000-£29000
37.5 hours over 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday incl.)
Permanent
Organisational relationships

Reports to:
Commercial Project Supervisor

Direct reports:
Kitchen team 

Key relationships: 
Suppliers, Colleagues and volunteers, members of the public.

Our what, why and how

We provide outstanding pre-hospital care to people of the North when they need it most, keeping families and communities together by saving lives.  
 
We care about: inclusion of all voices, each other, our supporters, our patients and their families. 
We have the courage to: try new things, take measured risks, speak up and innovate in our field. 
We are committed to: our purpose, the people we serve, the quality of our work, doing a good job. 
Together, we save lives. 
 
Job role summary

You will oversee the daily operations in the kitchen, controlling the kitchen team workload whilst preparing high-quality breakfast items, light meals and snacks and hot and cold buffets. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen inventory, ensuring strict food safety and allergen compliance and working with the other café team members to deliver a welcoming and enjoyable visitor experience for our customers and supporters.

Core responsibilities

  • Prepare meals and drinks adhering to the Hangar 63 Coffee House policies and recipes.
  • Maintain Health and Hygiene standards in all areas of the Coffee House. 
  • Ensure that the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of each shift including emptying all bins and the mopping of floors.
  • Complete daily/weekly checks as required for cleaning schedules, fridge/freezer temp checks, food temp checks and facility checks.
  • Check and accept deliveries and maintain supplier tracking records.
  • Accurately complete all relevant paperwork and keep records as per recommendations. 
  • Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Source and prepare hot and cold buffets for up to 100 delegates when requested.

Leadership, management and training responsibilities

  • Managing the workload for the kitchen team including being responsible for kitchen team rotas and the kitchen team’s continuous development
  • Assist in induction training of new team members as required

Communication and relationship responsibilities

  • Communicate in a courteous and professional manner with members of the public/our supporters and volunteers

Planning and organisational responsibilities

  • Maintaining a pantry stock record. Rotating stock items as per use by date.
  • Be responsible for stock control and ordering to minimise both off sales during trading hours and wastage. A current driving licence is essential in order to visit suppliers in a charity vehicle when required
  • Budgeting, planning, sourcing and preparation of hot and cold buffets for up to 100 delegates

Analytical and judgement responsibilities

  • Work with the Commercial Project Supervisor in evaluating previous sales data to identify trends, forecast performance; and identify any system errors or improvements, operational bottlenecks or customer escalations to determine root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Review policies and risk assessments to ensure hygiene and operational regulatory compliance and minimise risk.
  • Complete the kitchen team rota to maximise cover at peak trading times and maintain minimal cover at all other trading times.

Financial and physical resource responsibilities

  • Assist in the continuous development of the food offering for both Hangar 63 and Conferencing including portion sizes, costing and profitability 

Information resources

  • Food Standards Agency 
  • NCASS – Nationwide Caterers Association
  • SumUp POS system

Policy and service development responsibilities

  • Maintain Level 2 (as a minimum) Award in Food safety and Catering and Manufacturing and a current qualification in food allergies.

General

We work where we're needed most, so this role includes regular travel between bases, partner organisations, and other stakeholder venues. Flexibility is important, as occasional overnight stays and some work outside normal business hours may be required to support the people and communities we work with. 
This job description provides an overview of the role. As part of a flexible and growing organisation, you may be asked to take on other responsibilities appropriate to the position as our needs evolve. 
All employees are expected to complete and maintain mandatory training relevant to their role, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, legal requirements, and professional standards. 
 
Safeguarding and DBS

We believe creating safe, supportive environments is everyone's responsibility. You'll be expected to recognise and act on any concerns relating to the safety, wellbeing, or welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, following our safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately. You'll keep your safeguarding knowledge up to date through required training, embed safeguarding into your day-to-day practice, and comply with all relevant checks and requirements, including DBS checks where applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training
Essential | 
  • NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Professional Cookery or similar  
  • Level 2 in Food Safety & Catering 
  • Current Food Allergen Qualification Level 2 or above 
  • Full Driving Licence with no more than 6 points   
Desirable     
  • Higher qualification in Professional Cookery and/or an apprenticeship as Commis Chef or Production Chef 
  • Level 3 or above Food safety

Skills and knowledge
Essential
  • Food Preparation for breakfast items, light snacks and afternoon teas
  • Basic baking skills for scones, pastry products and cakes 
  • Stock control and ordering
Desirable
  • Budgeting and profitability
 
Experience 
Essential
  • At least 2 years recent experience of working in a busy kitchen
  • Supervisory experience 
  • Preparing a range of suitable products to serve as afternoon tea   
Desirable
  • Kitchen Management
  • Budgeting, planning, sourcing and preparation of hot and cold buffets for up to 100 delegates 
 
 

Benefits

Part of your journey with us, some benefits are unlocked after you’ve completed your probation period, giving you increasing access to the full benefits package as you grow with us.

Lifestyle Benefits

Pension Scheme
We offer a company pension scheme operated by Legal & General to help you plan for your future. If you are eligible for automatic enrolment, contributions will begin from your start date. You will contribute 5% of your total basic earnings, and GNAAS will add an additional 3% of your base salary, helping you build your pension from day one.

Life Assurance
From your first day of employment, you are covered by the Company’s Life Insurance Policy. This provides peace of mind that, should the worst happen, a lump-sum payment of three times your annual base salary would be paid to your nominated beneficiary.

Private Medical
Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you will be eligible to join the Company’s Private Medical Insurance scheme. The Company covers the full annual cost of the standard membership. You also have the option to upgrade your level of cover at an additional personal cost which will be deducted through payroll. Please note that, in line with HMRC guidance, this benefit is treated as a taxable benefit in kind (BIK), meaning any tax due is paid by you.

Health Cash Plan
Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you will be eligible to join the Company’s Health Cash Plan, provided by Simply Health. This allows you to claim back the costs for a range of medical treatments. The Company covers cost of Level 1 standard membership. You also have the option to upgrade your level of cover at an additional personal cost which will be deducted through payroll. Please note that, in line with HMRC guidance, this benefit is treated as a taxable benefit in kind (BIK), meaning any tax due is paid by you.

Wellness Benefits

EAP
You have access to the Employee Assistance Programme from day one. This is a free, confidential 24/7 support service where you can talk to someone about work-related concerns, personal or family matters, financial worries, legal questions, and more, whenever you need it.

Onsite Gym
Onsite gym is available at both sites,

Civil Service Sports Council
CSSC is a not-for-profit membership that supports wellbeing and an active lifestyle. Members enjoy access to great-value gym memberships, discounts, wellbeing tools, and over 1,000 experiences, including family days out, cinema trips, and new activities, helping you do more, for less.

Cycle to work
Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you can save between 26–40% on a bike and accessories through CycleScheme.co.uk. This benefit is offered via a tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangement, with payments taken directly from your salary by GNAAS, helping you spread the cost while saving money.

Eye Tests
We’ve partnered with Specsavers to support your eye health at work. Employees are eligible for a free eye test (via a voucher).

Annual Leave & Time off
Annual Leave
Our annual leave year runs from January to December. On joining the team, you are entitled to the equivalent of 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Leave is calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-time colleagues or those working shifts, ensuring everyone receives a fair entitlement.

After completing one year of service, your annual leave entitlement will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of five extra days FTE. This additional leave is calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-time colleagues and those working shifts.

Occupational Sick Pay
Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you’ll be eligible for enhanced occupational sick pay, with entitlement increasing in line with your length of service.

Family Leave
Subject to qualifying criteria, you may be eligible for enhanced pay during family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption). Full details, including qualifying criteria, can be found in our Family Leave Policy.

Additional Benefits
Hangar 63 Coffee House We are delighted to offer all our employees 15% off food and drink during your working hours and 10% off gifts and retail products in our Coffee House.

Charity Merchandise
Enjoy an exclusive 20% staff discount on all GNAAS merchandise, just one of the perks of being part of the team.
Blue Light Card Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you will be eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card, one of the UK’s largest discount services. The cost of the card is payable by the employee, giving you access to a wide range of savings across retail, leisure, and everyday essentials.

PlaneSaver
Once you have successfully completed your probation period, you will be eligible to join the PlaneSaver scheme who specialise in financial products and discounts.

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