Chef - Monday To Friday

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; West Devon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting a Chef for a Plymouth contract catering team, offering Monday to Friday daytime hours with no evenings or weekends. The role is a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity, with a stable pattern and potential for permanent placement after the probation period.

You will run a small staff restaurant serving buffet breakfast and lunch to around 40 customers daily, working independently to manage both kitchen duties and customer service, while upholding high

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a catering/food service environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Strong food hygiene and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve buffet-style breakfast and lunch.
• Run the kitchen and day-to-day operations.
• Provide friendly service to approximately 40 customers daily.
• Operate the till when required.
• Maintain high HACCP and safety standards.

Skills

Chef experience

Contract catering experience

Independent worker

Job description

Chef - Monday to Friday | £15.67 per hour | 32 Hours

Enjoy a great work/life balance with daytime hours, no weekends and the opportunity to go permanent after 12 weeks.

We’re recruiting for a Chef to join a friendly contract catering team in Plymouth, working within a busy office building. This is a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity, offering a stable working pattern and the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

You’ll be responsible for running a small staff restaurant serving buffet-style breakfast and lunch to around 40 customers each day. You’ll work independently, so this role is ideal if you’re confident managing both the kitchen and customer-facing side of the operation.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• £15.67 per hour
• 32 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday, 07:00-14:00 plus Friday, 07:00-11:00
• No evening or weekend work for an excellent work/life balance
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• Free parking on site
• Training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving buffet-style breakfast and lunch
• Running the kitchen and managing the day-to-day operation
• Serving customers and providing a friendly service
• Operating the till when required
• Maintaining high food hygiene and health & safety standards

What we’re looking for

• Previous Chef experience
• Ideally worked within a contract catering environment
• Confidence working independently
• Good customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong food hygiene and kitchen safety awareness

If you’re looking for your next Chef opportunity in Plymouth, with daytime hours and a strong work/life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Number │ TE2307 / INDSOTONCHEF

Location │ Plymouth

Role │ Chef