Chef.

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ad-Hoc / Temporary work

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Ad-Hoc Chef to support various clients across Glasgow and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible shifts and ad-hoc/temporary work, ideal for chefs seeking extra shifts or experience in different catering environments.

You will be responsible for preparing and presenting meals to a high standard, following menus, ensuring dietary compliance, and maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience working as a Chef.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting meals to a high standard.
• Following menus, recipes and portion control requirements.
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with relevant dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Following HACCP, food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Managing food preparation and cooking efficiently during busy service periods.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages where required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Working effectively as part of a wider kitchen and catering team.
• Supporting with general kitchen duties as required.
• Adapting quickly to different kitchen environments, teams and client requirements.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Right to work in the UK

Job description

CHEF - GLASGOW

Location: Glasgow and surrounding areas

Pay: £14.00 per hour PAYE | £17.34 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Ad-Hoc / Temporary

Hours: Flexible - shifts available depending on client requirements

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for experienced Chefs to support a range of clients across Glasgow and the surrounding areas on an ad-hoc basis. This is an excellent opportunity for chefs looking for flexible temporary work, additional shifts alongside existing commitments, or the opportunity to gain experience across different catering environments.

The Role

As an Ad-Hoc Chef, you will be responsible for supporting kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared and served to a high standard. Assignments may vary depending on the client and setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting meals to a high standard.
• Following menus, recipes and portion control requirements.
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with relevant dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Following HACCP, food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Managing food preparation and cooking efficiently during busy service periods.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages where required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Working effectively as part of a wider kitchen and catering team.
• Supporting with general kitchen duties as required.
• Adapting quickly to different kitchen environments, teams and client requirements.

About You

We are looking for reliable and experienced Chefs who can quickly adapt to different working environments and maintain high standards of food preparation and hygiene.

Essential Requirements

• Previous professional experience working as a Chef.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Food Hygiene / Food Safety qualification.
• Previous experience within care, healthcare, schools, hospitality, residential or public-sector catering environments.
• Relevant culinary qualifications.