Relief Chef - Ongoing Flexible Positions, Chester

Berry Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Diverse environments

Public transport access

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking relief chefs and cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary assignments across schools, academies, staff canteens, healthcare environments and care homes in Chester.

The roles offer a mix of days, evenings and occasional weekends, providing the chance to manage your own workload with varied venues and schedules. A valid DBS is preferred, with most locations accessible via public transport.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or cook in relevant settings.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexible to cover days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals across schools, academies, staff canteens and care settings.
• Cover shifts and adapt to varying schedules.
• Follow safety and hygiene standards and maintain quality.

Skills

Chef/Cook experience

DBS check

Flexible schedules

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Relief Chefs Needed in Chester – Flexible Hours!

Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes.

This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food
• A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children – but if you don’t have one, we still want to hear from you!
• Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends

Why Apply?:

• Flexible hours that work around your schedule
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity to work in diverse and rewarding environments
• Own transport is a plus, but most locations are easily accessible via public transport

Please note that all of our positions are temporary and flexible; Berry Recruitment does not offer full-time, permanent roles.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.