Relief / Temporary Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Meals provided on duty

Refer a Friend £250 bonus

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking Relief Chefs for opportunities across Kent, including Maidstone, Canterbury, and surrounding areas. You’ll work in hotels, gastro pubs, restaurants, and event venues, delivering quality food with flexibility for a range of shifts.

We offer weekly pay, meals on duty, and ongoing temp assignments. Previous professional-chef experience and a valid Allergy Awareness Certificate are requested. Right to work in the UK is required, with references available.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a professional chef.
• Experience at Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef level is required.
• Allergy Awareness Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of professional kitchens, maintaining high food standards.
• Adapt quickly to different environments and menus.
• Assist in delivering quality dishes and maintaining consistency across venues.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Chef de Partie / Sous Chef / Head Chef

Education

Allergy Awareness Certificate

Job description

Relief / Temporary Chef (MId-Kent-Chfs) Canterbury, England

Salary: GBP17 - GBP22 per hour

Relief Chef | Kent | £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour | Weekly Pay

Relief Chef
Location: Kent
Salary / Rate of Pay: £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour

Platinum Recruitment is working with a wide range of Hotels, Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Golf Clubs, Wedding Venues, Country House Hotels, Event Venues and Contract Catering sites across Kent. We have ongoing opportunities for talented Relief Chefs at all levels, from Chef de Partie through to Head Chef.

We're recruiting chefs across Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Tenterden, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

Whether you're looking for a few shifts a week or full-time temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rates from £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour

Weekly pay every Friday

Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle

Ongoing temporary assignments

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Work available in hotels, gastro pubs, golf clubs, wedding venues and restaurants

Meals provided on duty at many venues

Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your assignments

Recommend a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250 per successful referral

What's involved?

As a Relief Chef representing Platinum Recruitment, you'll be working across a variety of professional kitchens, maintaining high food standards while adapting quickly to different environments.

We're looking for chefs who are reliable, organised and passionate about producing quality food.

You'll need:

Previous experience working as a professional chef

Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef

Allergy Awareness Certificate

Right to Work in the UK

Two recent hospitality references