Relief / Temporary Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Maldon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Meals provided on duty

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an experienced Relief Chef to work across multiple venues in Essex, including hotels, restaurants and contract catering sites. You will handle high-standard service in busy kitchens, with shifts ranging from occasional to full-time temporary work.

Ideal candidates have professional chef experience, Chef de Partie or higher roles, and hold valid Food Hygiene and Allergy Awareness certificates. Right to Work in the UK and two hospitality references are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a professional chef.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Allergy Awareness Certificate.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Two recent hospitality references.

Responsibilities

• As a Relief Chef representing Platinum Recruitment, you'll work across a variety of professional kitchens, delivering high standards while adapting quickly to different environments.
• Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef, you'll need to be organised, reliable and confident working in busy kitchens.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Chef de Partie

Sous Chef

Head Chef

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Allergy Awareness Certificate

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

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

Location: Essex

Salary / Rate of Pay: £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour

Platinum Recruitment is working with a wide range of Hotels, Restaurants, Gastro Pubs, Golf Clubs, Wedding Venues, Country Clubs, Event Venues and Contract Catering sites across Essex.

We have ongoing opportunities for experienced Relief Chefs, Temporary Chefs and Agency Chefs, from Chef de Partie through to Head Chef.

We're recruiting chefs across Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, Mersea Island, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Epping, Loughton, Stock, Ingatestone, Rayleigh and Wivenhoe.

Whether you're looking for a few shifts each 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 suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Work available in hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs, golf clubs, wedding venues and contract catering
• Meals provided on duty at many venues
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
• Recommend a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral

What's involved?

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

Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef, you'll need to be organised, reliable and confident working in busy kitchens.

You'll need

• Previous experience working as a professional chef
• Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Allergy Awareness Certificate
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two recent hospitality references

If you're an experienced Relief Chef looking for regular temporary work across Essex, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Role: Relief Chef

Location: Essex, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, Mersea Island, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Epping, Loughton, Stock, Ingatestone, Rayleigh and Wivenhoe

Reference: INDCHEFS