Temp Prep Chef for Busy Military Kitchen — Gosport

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Gosport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Immediate start

Temporary assignment

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting a Prep Chef for a temporary role based in Gosport, operating a 7-day kitchen pattern with early and late shifts. The position involves hands-on food preparation in a busy military kitchen, adhering to high hygiene and safety standards.

Offering £16.00 per hour Monday to Friday and £18.00 per hour on weekends, the role allows immediate start from 28/10/2026 and requires a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and reliable transport options for Gosport.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or prep role.
• Must hold a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Reliable, punctual and team player.
• Willing to rotate shifts across a 7-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items to required specifications.
• Support the kitchen team with daily food preparation tasks.
• Ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently and to high standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area at all times.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and kitchen procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of ingredients.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Support the wider catering team during busy service periods.

Skills

Prep Chef

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting a Prep Chef for a temporary role based in Gosport, operating a 7-day kitchen pattern with early and late shifts. The position involves hands-on food preparation in a busy military kitchen, adhering to high hygiene and safety standards.

Offering £16.00 per hour Monday to Friday and £18.00 per hour on weekends, the role allows immediate start from 28/10/2026 and requires a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and reliable transport options for Gosport.