Job Description

Start:

ASAP

When:

We need cover

every Friday

and

at least two weekends a month

(with extra shifts possible for holidays, events & busy periods)

Why this is the perfect second gig

Looking to top up your income without committing to a full rota? At The Dun Cow, you'll

run the kitchen solo

on shifts--no brigade politics, just you, clear tickets, and a streamlined pub menu designed for speed and consistency (typical dishes are 10-20 mins pass-to-table, with step-by-step guides).

The set-up you'll love

Modern kit

for fast, consistent service:

Lainox ovens, 6-ring Falcon gas, twin fryer

, & workflows baked into our preparation

Clear, practical SOPs

& timings for starters, mains, sides & desserts--so you can focus on quality and pace, not guesswork. Beautiful rural pub with

garden for events

(extra shifts pop up on those).
What you'll do

Lead the kitchen

on your shifts (you'll be the chef on duty).

Cook our core pub menu

(classics, grills, fryer/bake items) to spec and time, keep tickets flowing, plate cleanly, and maintain our standards.

Food safety & allergens:

follow our procedures, clean as you go, keep logs tight, and hand over clearly.
Who this suits

A skilled

CDP/Sous/Head Chef

wanting

flexible, dependable extra work

. Freelance/private chefs who like

plug-and-play systems

and

autonomy

. Calm pros who enjoy

owning a service

without a full-time commitment.
Must-haves

Solid pub/restaurant kitchen experience running a pass

solo

. Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to gain promptly). Pride in consistency, cleanliness, and allergen compliance.

Right to work in the UK

and reliable transport to

Hornton, OX15

.
Nice-to-haves

Experience with fryer/grill led menus and fast plating. Ideas for simple, seasonal specials during event nights.
Pay & the practical bits

From 15.00/hour, DOE

(paid hourly).

Range of 5-20 hours per week

: we schedule you for

Fridays

+

at least two weekends/month

, with additional cover for events/holidays when available. Statutory holiday pay accrual; PAYE.
How to apply (on Indeed)

Please attach your CV and add

3 quick lines

in your message:

Your

typical availability

(Fridays + which weekends), A

quick pub dish

you're proud to turn around fast, How soon you could

start

.

About The Dun Cow

Independent, community-minded village freehouse near Banbury. We keep the menu focused, the service friendly, and the kitchen

efficient and well-equipped

so good chefs can shine without the stress.

We're an equal-opportunity employer--everyone's welcome in our kitchen.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.46-17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Banbury OX15 6DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person