Temporary Chef - Northampton

Quest Employment Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive rate £20.24/hr

Flexible shifts

Structured kitchen environment

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chef to join a busy warehouse kitchen at Brackmills, Northampton. Flexible/Ad-hoc shift patterns offer top hourly pay and on-site meal preparation for the workforce.

You will prepare and cook hot and cold meals, maintain food safety and allergen controls, manage stock, and oversee stations during peak periods to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in fast-paced environment.
• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of HACCP, allergen regulations, and kitchen safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking hot and cold meals for workforce on site.
• Maintaining food safety practices and high kitchen cleanliness.
• Handling food prep, stock rotation, and station oversight during busy periods.
• Working efficiently to ensure timely service.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef/Cook

Job description

Location: Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton

Pay Rate: £20.24 per hour

Shift Pattern: Flexible / Ad-hoc

Are you an experienced Chef looking for top hourly pay and flexible shift options? We are currently recruiting reliable Chefs to join a kitchen operation based within a busy warehouse facility in Brackmills, Northampton.

The Role

• Preparing and cooking hot and cold meals for workforce volume on site.

• Maintaining food safety practices, allergen control, and high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

• Handling food prep, stock rotation, and station oversight during busy meal periods.

• Working efficiently to ensure smooth shift operations and timely service delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a fast-paced or volume catering environment.

• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent).

• Good knowledge of HACCP, allergen regulations, and kitchen safety protocols.

• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to hit the ground running on shift.

• Reliable transport to Brackmills, Northampton.

Benefits

• Competitive Rate: £20.24 per hour

• Flexibility: Work ad-hoc shifts around your availability

• Weekly pay

• Fast-paced, structured kitchen environment