Relief / Temporary Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Meals provided on duty

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking Relief / Temporary Chefs for ongoing assignments across Essex, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and more. You’ll join a network of hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs, golf clubs, and event venues, delivering high standards in fast-paced kitchens.

Suitable for Chef de Partie to Head Chef with flexible shifts and weekly pay. Meals provided on duty at many venues and dedicated consultant support throughout assignments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a professional chef.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of professional kitchens delivering high standards.
• Adapt quickly to different environments and assignments.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Chef de Partie experience

Sous/Head Chef experience

Reliable and organized

Job description

Relief / Temporary Chef (wltn-chefs) Walton On The Naze, England

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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