Agency Chef - Events

Arc Hospitality; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospitality is looking for experienced chefs for events in the Carlisle area, offering flexible work across various prestigious venues. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience, a valid food hygiene certificate, and a passion for high-quality food preparation. A competitive hourly rate starts at £17, with opportunities for progression and permanent roles.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to work at prestigious venues

Good prospects for progression

Temporary to permanent roles available

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fast-paced environments.
• Valid food hygiene certificate required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cook to specifications and contribute to menu creation.
• Maintain health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Manage stock, waste, and finances.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food

High-quality meal preparation

Health & safety adherence

Education

Food hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Chefs Needed for events in Carlisle area

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting chefs to work at racecourses and event days in Yorkshire. The sites feature a variety of kitchens, from fine dining banqueting to buffets for up to 200 people.

You will work as part of a chef brigade to ensure successful service under the guidance of your lead chef, primarily working on A section and assisting where needed.

Experience in large-scale banqueting is preferable, but candidates with a minimum of 3 years of chef experience in fast-paced environments are encouraged to apply. Hardworking, skilled chefs with positive attitudes are always welcome.

Pay varies by client, with the most common rate being above.

Additionally, you can choose to work at other venues and events, enjoying the flexibility to select your shifts.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career, meet industry leaders, and work across various venues and events.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cook to specifications and contribute to menu creation.
• Deliver quality products, uphold standards, and innovate.
• Coordinate with Front of House staff and management.
• Manage stock, waste, and finances.
• Maintain health & safety, food hygiene, and equipment standards.
• Adhere to health and safety legislation, including COSHH.
• Starting pay from £17.00 per hour.
• Flexible working hours—you choose when to work.
• Opportunities to work at prestigious venues and events.
• Good prospects for progression.
• Temporary to permanent roles available.

What are we looking for?

• Valid food hygiene certificate and NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and passion for delivering high-quality, affordable meals, both on-the-go and sit-down.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.

This role is ideal for someone seeking flexible work.

Application Process

Apply online, complete assessments, verify your right to work, provide references, receive free training, undergo a final review, sign your contract, and get started.

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency supplying staffing solutions to top sporting, leisure, and heritage sites across the UK. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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