Mobile Relief Chef

HR-CL Limited; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible shifts

Varied sites

Supportive team

Job summary

HR-CL Limited is seeking an experienced Mobile Relief Chef to cover kitchens across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area. You’ll step in to cover holidays, sickness and busy periods, ensuring each kitchen runs smoothly and you choose when you work.

You’ll prepare, cook and present high-quality meals at a range of client sites, settling into new kitchens quickly and adapting to different teams. With roles across education, healthcare and contract catering, this role offers varied shifts and

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience, ideally in contract catering, education or private healthcare.
• Confidence working on your own and adapting to different kitchens and teams.
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals at client sites.
• Integrate quickly into new kitchens and work with existing teams.
• Follow set menus, recipes and portion controls.
• Cater for special dietary needs and allergens.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering and kitchen paperwork when needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Adaptable

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, adaptable Mobile Relief Chef to cover kitchens across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area. You’ll step in to cover holidays, sickness and busy periods, making sure each kitchen keeps running smoothly. You choose when you work, and you get variety from one shift to the next.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality meals at a range of client sites
• Settling into new kitchens quickly and working with existing teams
• Following set menus, recipes and portion controls
• Catering for special dietary needs and allergens
• Keeping food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards high
• Helping with stock rotation, ordering and kitchen paperwork when needed

What we’re looking for

• Previous chef experience, ideally in contract catering, education or private healthcare
• Confidence working on your own and adapting to different kitchens and teams
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen management
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or above (preferred)
• Reliable, flexible and well organised
• A full driving licence and your own transport would be a big advantage, as sites vary

What’s on offer

• £16 - £18 per hour, depending on experience
• Holiday pay on every hour you work
• Shifts that work around your availability
• Varied work across a range of sites and sectors
• Ongoing work with a supportive team behind you