Chef

Quest Employment Ltd.; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. in Aylesford is seeking experienced Chefs to join our catering team at a major distribution centre. You will prepare, cook, and present meals in a high-volume environment, supporting busy service periods.

You will assist with menu planning, portion control, food presentation, and maintain strict hygiene and safety standards. Flexibility to work ad-hoc, shift-by-shift hours is essential, with punctual and proactive teamwork expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or valid Food Hygiene certifications.
• Flexibility to work on an ad-hoc, shift-by-shift basis.
• Punctual, proactive, and able to deliver under fast-paced kitchen conditions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals in a high-volume catering environment.
• Assisting with menu preparation, portion control, and food presentation.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and safety regulations.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring proper food storage practices.
• Working efficiently alongside the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Culinary qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs to join our catering team supporting a major distribution centre in Aylesford.

Hours: Flexible / Ad-hoc shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals in a high-volume catering environment.

• Assisting with menu preparation, portion control, and food presentation.

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and safety regulations.

• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring proper food storage practices.

• Working efficiently alongside the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Requirements

• Prior Experience: Proven experience working as a Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen setting.

• Qualifications: Relevant culinary qualifications or valid Food Hygiene certifications.

• Flexibility: Comfortable working on an ad-hoc, shift-by-shift basis.

• Work Ethic: Punctual, proactive, and able to deliver under fast-paced kitchen conditions.