Agency Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Kinloss; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting for a Chef to join a busy military kitchen in Kinloss, offering excellent hourly pay and reliable hours. You will work as part of a professional kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals for service personnel on a varied shift pattern.

Based in Kinloss, you’ll gain experience catering for a high-volume operation and collaborate with a professional team in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Chef de Partie level or above.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in food quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run your designated kitchen section
• Prepare and present dishes to the required standards
• Organise mise en place to ensure smooth service
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Monitor stock, control portions and minimise waste
• Work closely with the wider team to maintain consistency and efficiency

Skills

Cooking

Chef de Partie level

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Chef - £17.93 per hour inclusive of holiday pay - 5 Days Out of 7

Excellent hourly pay, varied shifts and work within a professional military kitchen

We're recruiting for a Chef to join a busy military kitchen in Kinloss, preparing high-quality meals for service personnel. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for reliable hours, varied shifts and excellent hourly pay within a structured working environment.

Based in Kinloss, you'll work as part of a professional kitchen team, delivering quality food across a range of meal services.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• You'll earn £16.00 + £1.93 holiday pay = £17.93 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• You'll work 5 days out of 7
• You'll enjoy a mixture of early and late shifts
• Typical shifts include 06:00-14:00 and 11:30-18:30, or similar
• You'll work within a professional military kitchen
• You'll gain experience catering for a high-volume operation
• You'll have access to our referral scheme - earn up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and run your designated kitchen section
• Prepare and present dishes to the required standards
• Organise mise en place to ensure smooth service
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Monitor stock, control portions and minimise waste
• Work closely with the wider team to maintain consistency and efficiency

What we're looking for:

• Strong cooking skills, ideally with experience working at Chef de Partie level or above
• Good attention to detail and consistency in food quality
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy service periods
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Strong organisation and mise en place discipline
• Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude

Location │ Kinloss

Role │ Chef