Lead Chef

Do you love creating delicious food and bringing new ideas to life? Lead Chef Salary: £15 per hour Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, NE21 About Us Operated by Groundwork North East and Cumbria, a charity committed to creating stronger, greener and healthier communities, our Heritage Centre is set within the beautiful steep-sided Derwent Valley, with an abundance of natural woodland, rare and iconic wildlife and a hidden heritage of British sword making and a world leading iron and steel industry. Our modern café is the perfect place to fuel up before or relax after a day of exploring. From hearty breakfasts and seasonal lunches to delicious home-bakes, all made with locally sourced ingredients, there s something to suit all tastes. About the Role We''re looking for a talented Lead Chef to join our café at the beautiful Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill. This is more than just a kitchen role. It''s an opportunity to shape a thriving café offer, inspire a team, and play a key part in welcoming visitors from across the region. If you''re someone who enjoys being creative with menus, takes pride in serving fresh, high-quality food, and loves seeing customers leave with a smile, we''d love to hear from you. What You''ll Be Doing As our Lead Chef, you''ll be at the heart of the café operation, leading the kitchen and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. ..... full job details .....