Night Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum-Recruitment is seeking a Night Chef for a Witney kitchen in Oxfordshire, working Monday to Friday, 18:00–02:00. This temp-to-perm role offers the chance to move into a permanent position after 12 weeks and provides a competitive hourly rate of £17.93, including holiday pay.

You will prepare high-quality meals, maintain kitchen standards, and support stock control in a welcoming team environment with regular weekend cover only during holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Flexibility to provide occasional weekend cover during holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen when required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Independence

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Night Chef - £17.93 per hour | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm | Witney

Looking for your next Night Chef opportunity with a great work-life balance and the chance to secure a permanent position? Join a welcoming team in Witney, Oxfordshire, working Monday to Friday, 18:00-02:00, with occasional weekend cover required during holidays.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to move into a permanent position after 12 weeks. You'll play an important role in preparing high-quality meals and maintaining excellent kitchen standards, while enjoying your weekends free for most of the year.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

• £17.93 per hour, including holiday pay (£16.00 per hour basic rate)
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 weeks
• Monday to Friday, 18:00-02:00
• Consistent evening and night-time hours
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Supportive and established kitchen environment

Key Responsibilities

As a Night Chef, you will:

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen when required

What we're looking for

To be successful as a Night Chef, you'll need:

• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• The ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen
• A reliable and professional approach
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Flexibility to provide occasional weekend cover during holidays

If you're looking for your next Night Chef opportunity in Witney, Oxfordshire, this is a great chance to secure consistent Monday to Friday hours with the opportunity to move into a permanent position after 12 weeks.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.