Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Chef to join a busy catering team. Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights, no Christmas work, and finishes around 8pm in a supportive environment.

You'll report to the Head Chef, prepare and cook meals, assist with stock control, and ensure food hygiene and allergen compliance while coaching junior staff. If you are a kitchen professional with catering experience in high-volume settings, this is an excellent

Qualifications

• Catering experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and allergens.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and multi-task under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in a busy kitchen.
• Support stock ordering, organisation and cost control.
• Ensure food hygiene and allergen controls are followed.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Manage workload efficiently during busy periods.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume kitchen

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Chef - Shrewsbury | £32,083

No late nights, no Christmas working & a better work-life balance!

Are you an experienced Chef looking for a role where you can enjoy your career without giving up your evenings and family time? Based in Shrewsbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly catering team and develop your skills in a busy, high-volume environment.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• £32,083 salary
• Average 42 hours per week over five days
• No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
• No working over Christmas
• A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
• A friendly and supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for guests. You'll:

• Prepare and cook meals in a busy kitchen
• Support stock ordering, organisation and cost control
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and dietary requirements
• Coach and support junior team members
• Manage your workload effectively during busy periods

What we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced kitchen professional who:

• Has catering experience, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly, busy team
• Has excellent food hygiene and allergen knowledge
• Can confidently manage dietary requirements
• Has strong organisational skills and works well under pressure
• Ideally holds a Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in CateringIf you're a Chef, Exec Chef or Lead Chef looking for your next opportunity in Shrewsbury, this could be the perfect role to develop your career while enjoying more time outside of work.

Job Number │ 48965 / INDCATERERING

Location │ Shrewsbury

Role │ Chef