Sous Chef - £19Ph - Live-In Accommodation - Newquay, Cornwall

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Newquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd is seeking a temporary Sous Chef for an ongoing assignment in Newquay, Cornwall. The role includes a mix of shifts, with breakfast coverage and live-in accommodation available. Immediate start preferred for ongoing temporary recruitment.

The successful candidate will assist in daily kitchen operations, lead the Chef de Partie team, and uphold high standards of food quality and hygiene in a fast-paced hotel or high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef in busy environments.
• Experience in busy hotel or high-volume kitchen settings.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Reliable team player with good time-management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise and support Chef de Partie team.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards are maintained.
• Support kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Calm under pressure

Team player

Organisational skills

Shift flexibility

Job description

TEMPORARY SOUS CHEF REQUIRED - NEWQUAY, CORNWALL

Immediate Start | Ongoing Temporary Contract | Live-In Accommodation Available

Position Details

Role: Sous Chef - Temporary
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Rate: £19.00 per hour
Hours: Varied mix of straight and split shifts, including breakfast
Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment
Reason for role: Temporary cover until permanent recruitment is completed
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available
Start: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen


• Support and supervise the Chef de Partie team


• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation


• Assist with stock control, ordering and general kitchen organisation


• Ensure all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards are maintained


• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods


• Help maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or Head Chef


• Experience within a busy hotel or high-volume kitchen environment


• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• A reliable and positive team player


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills


• Passion for producing high-quality food


• Flexibility to work a mixture of straight and split shifts


• Available for an immediate temporary assignment

Live-In Accommodation Available

Live-in accommodation is available, making this an ideal opportunity for chefs looking for temporary work in Cornwall without needing to arrange accommodation separately.

Important: This is a Temporary Position

Please note that this is not a permanent vacancy. The assignment is expected to run on an ongoing basis until the hotel's permanent Sous Chef recruitment has been completed.