Assistant Chef

Nextgen Recruits Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NextGen Recruits on behalf of our client in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef to join a busy kitchen on a temp-to-perm basis, working approximately 20-30 hours per week.

You will support the preparation and service of breakfasts, lunches and events, cover the Head Chef during leave, and help maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and teamwork. Transport is essential due to the remote location and a food hygiene certificate is desirable or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and cooking skills are essential.
• Flexible and capable of working evenings, weekends and events.
• Must have or be willing to obtain relevant food hygiene certification.
• Own transport is essential due to the remote location.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and service of breakfasts, lunches and events.
• Assist with day-to-day operation of the kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Provide cover for Head Chef during planned leave to ensure continuity.
• Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver efficient and welcoming service.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Flexible

Team player

Food hygiene certification

Transport required

Job description

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Chef to join their friendly and professional kitchen team on a temp-to-perm basis, working approximately 20-30 hours per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and brings a positive “can-do” attitude to the team.

The Role

Working alongside the kitchen team, you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation and service of breakfasts, lunches, and events
• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and maintaining consistently high standards
• Providing cover for the Head Chef during pre-booked annual leave and other planned periods of absence, ensuring continuity across the kitchen
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
• Following all relevant health & safety and food hygiene regulations
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver an efficient and welcoming service

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a professional kitchen environment - previous cooking experience is essential
• Reliable, hardworking, and well organised
• Flexible and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and events when required
• Friendly, approachable, and confident working as part of a team
• Someone who naturally takes a “can-do” approach and is willing to get stuck in
• In possession of relevant food hygiene certification, or willing to obtain it
• Able to travel independently, as your own transport is essential due to the remote location

Interested?

If you're an experienced chef looking for a flexible role then we'd love to hear from you.

In line with our commitment to the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit, no recruitment fees or costs will be charged for your application to this role.

This position is offered by NextGen Recruits on behalf of our client