Chef - 1 Day Event

Office Angels; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Opportunity to work at a large-scale?y

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Event Chef for a one-day assignment in Ashford. You will work with a professional catering team to deliver high-quality meals for approximately 300 guests at a large-scale event.

We are looking for someone with high-volume catering experience, excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety knowledge, and the ability to work well under pressure. Competitive pay and a friendly team environment are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in high-volume catering or events.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Reliable, professional, and able to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a small selection of dishes, including meats, potatoes, vegetables, and heating up sauces.
• Working efficiently within a team to deliver meals for approximately 300 guests.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensuring all food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Assisting with service and ensuring food is provided in a timely manner throughout the event.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the event.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Reliability

Job description

Are you an experienced Chef looking for an exciting one-day opportunity? We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled and reliable Event Chef to support a large-scale catering event in Ashford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a professional catering team, delivering high-quality food for approximately 300 guests at a busy and well-organised event.

The Role

As Event Chef, you will ensure all dishes are delivered to a high standard and in line with food hygiene regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a small selection of dishes, including meats, potatoes, vegetables, and heating up sauces.
• Working efficiently within a team to deliver meals for approximately 300 guests.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensuring all food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Assisting with service and ensuring food is provided in a timely manner throughout the event.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the event.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a high-volume catering, hospitality, or event environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Reliable, professional, and able to hit the ground running.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive pay rate.
• Opportunity to work at a large-scale event.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Great opportunity to showcase your catering and event experience.

If you're an experienced Chef available for a one-day assignment in Ashford, we'd love to hear from you.