Chef

Adecco; Dover; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading café in Dover, newly refurbished, seeks an experienced Chef for a temporary position. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, preparing dishes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene. Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a dynamic workplace environment qualify this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Up to 28 days of annual leave

Access to free eyecare vouchers

Dedicated consultant support

Temp of the month awards

Access to well-being platforms

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to work hard under pressure.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen during shifts and prepare dishes to order.
• Manage the shift team for productivity and service levels.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness.

Skills

Reliability

Time Management

Strong Work Ethic

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary OR Temporary to Permanent

Hourly Rate: £12 to £14 (depending on experience)

Hours: 3 on 3 off working shift pattern OR flexible days to suit you

Monday to Saturday:

AM - 05:30 - 16:45

PM - 11:45 - 23:00

Sunday

AM - 07:30 - 16:45

PM - 11:45 - 22:00

Are you an experienced Chef looking for an exciting temporary opportunity in Dover? Our client, a high-end newly refurbished caf�, is seeking a talented Chef to join their dynamic team. With a fully licenced bar, TV showing sports and news, gaming machines and a takeaway service, this caf� is a bustling hub open to the public.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for running the kitchen during your shift, ensuring food is prepared to order while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and cleanliness. Collaborating with the Kitchen Manager, you will contribute to the development and profitability of the caf�.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay rates, paid on a weekly basis
• Up to 28 days of annual leave
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• Temp of the month awards
• Access to well-being platforms
• Free onsite parking

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following recipes and instructions to prepare dishes to the restaurant's standards
• Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment
• Effectively managing the shift team for maximum productivity and service levels
• Receiving deliveries and handling stock rotation efficiently
• Maintaining the highest standards of presentation and quality

Do you possess the following qualities?

• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar role
• Reliability and good time management skills
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work hard

For further information before applying, please email your CV directly to us or call us on to discuss over the phone.

Note: All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom