Relief / Temporary Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Meals provided on duty

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Ongoing assignments

Referral bonus

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking relief/temporary chefs for Southend-on-Sea and across Essex. You will work in hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs and other venues, delivering high culinary standards in varied kitchen environments.

Ideal candidates have experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef, hold an Allergy Awareness Certificate, and have the right to work in the UK with two recent hospitality references. Weekly pay and ongoing assignments await.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional chef in varied kitchens.
• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef preferred.
• Allergy Awareness Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high culinary standards across busy kitchens.
• Be flexible to work across multiple venues and shifts.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in all tasks.

Skills

Professional chef

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Job description

Relief / Temporary Chef (sthnd-chefs) Southend-On-Sea, England

Salary: GBP17 - GBP22 per hour

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

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
• Allergy Awareness Certificate
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two recent hospitality references