Chef

The Evolve Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pay Rates

Holiday Pay

Dedicated Consultant

Total Flexibility

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

Free Access to Industry Qualifications

Job summary

Enhance-Catering in Colchester is recruiting all levels of chefs to support catering operations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for chefs who enjoy working with fresh ingredients and maintaining high kitchen standards.

Successful candidates will prepare high-quality dishes, maintain food safety standards, and work as part of a professional kitchen team. The position provides competitive pay rates, flexible scheduling, and access to exclusive discounts and industry qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, with solid cooking skills.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.
• Pride in producing high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal food to high standards.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.
• Support team in food prep and section management.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work effectively with strong kitchen team.

Skills

Cooking skills

Organisation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Job description

Enhance Catering are recruiting for ALL LEVEL OF CHEF'S to support catering operations across our client sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands‑on chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, maintaining high standards, and being part of a professional kitchen team.

We are looking for experienced Chef's, with solid cooking skills, good organisation, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. You take pride in producing high‑quality dishes and supporting your team.

What You'll be doing

• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Maintaining excellent food safety and health & safety standards
• Helping with food prep, service, and section management
• Ensuring your area is clean, organised, and well‑stocked
• Working as part of a strong kitchen team
• Ensuring consistency, presentation, and quality of all dishes

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Pay Rates - Competitive hourly rates for all Chef roles.
• Holiday Pay when YOU need it - We calculate your holiday pay separately, and you can request at anytime - perfect for planned breaks or last minute getaways.
• Dedicated Consultant - Our specialist consultants work closely with you to secure the best placements across the industry that match your skill set & preference.
• Total Flexibility - You are in full control of your schedule. Choose when and where you work.
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications such as food safety level 2.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application. All information will be handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.