Join our Temp Chef Team | Chesterfield

Chefs Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Variety of assignments

Professional development

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs is seeking experienced Relief Chefs to support hospitality venues across the UK. You will work in diverse kitchens, from pubs to hotels, delivering consistent, high-quality dishes and maintaining standards.

Roles include Kitchen Porter, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and Head Chef, with competitive hourly rates and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. DBS checks are optional but advantageous.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness certificates (minimum).
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• DBS check is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes to established standards.
• Supporting kitchen teams with service, prep, and cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and organisation at all times.
• Adapting quickly to new environments and contributing positively to the team.
• Collaborating with business owners and chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Allergen Awareness

Job description

Join Our Team – Experienced Relief Chefs Wanted

Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for your next challenge?
At Chefs for Chefs, we’re expanding our team of talented Relief Chefs to support a wide range of hospitality businesses across the UK.

Whether you’re a Kitchen Porter, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills, work in diverse kitchens, and enjoy the flexibility that fits your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Relief Chef, you’ll step into professional kitchens and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. Your duties will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes to established standards.

• Supporting kitchen teams with service, prep, and cleaning tasks.

• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and organisation at all times.

• Adapting quickly to new environments and contributing positively to the team.

• Collaborating with business owners and chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Role Expectations

Kitchen Porter – Support chefs with basic prep, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, manage dishwashing areas, and assist in keeping the kitchen organised.

Chef de Partie – Deliver consistent dishes, maintain section standards, and support smooth kitchen service.

Sous Chef – Lead kitchen teams, deputise for the Head Chef, manage orders, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Head Chef – Oversee all kitchen operations including rotas, stock control, ordering, compliance, and staff management.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness certificates (minimum).

• Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A DBS check is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Chefs for Chefs?

With over a decade in hospitality staffing, we understand the industry inside out — because every member of our office team has been a chef too.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly holiday pay included:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Variety of assignments across pubs, restaurants, hotels, and more.

• Ongoing support and professional development.

UK-wide Rates:

• Kitchen Porter – £12.71ph + holiday pay (£14.24ph total)

• Chef de Partie – £13.50ph + holiday pay (£15.12ph total)

• Sous Chef – £15.50ph + holiday pay (£17.37ph total)

• Head Chef – £17.50ph + holiday pay (£19.61ph total)

London Rates:

• Kitchen Porter – £14.00ph + holiday pay (£15.68ph total)

• Chef de Partie – £14.50ph + holiday pay (£16.25ph total)

• Sous Chef – £16.50ph + holiday pay (£18.49ph total)

• Head Chef – £18.50ph + holiday pay (£20.73ph total)