Chef

Role: Chef (seasonal staff)
Starting Location: Near West Malling
Hourly Rate: £17ph DOE
Contract: Temporary Christmas Cover
Hours: 9 am-5 pm or 12 pm-9 pm Mon-Sun (shift pattern available on request)
Start Date: Wednesday, 3rd December

The location of this position requires you to have a driver's license and a vehicle.

Position Overview

Our client is looking for extra help over the Christmas period.

As a Chef, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen during the busy Christmas period.

You will assist with food preparation, help maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and contribute to a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.

Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, you'll bring a flexible and positive approach to ensure customers enjoy a consistently high-quality dining experience throughout the seasonal peak.

Responsibilities

- Support general food preparation and basic cooking tasks
- Assist with daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Carry out washing up, cleaning, and general kitchen housekeeping
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Help with stock rotation and keeping work areas organised
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and support front-of-house when needed
- Carry out ad hoc duties as required to support the overall operation

Requirements

- The location of this position requires you to have a driver's license and a vehicle.
- Experience in a kitchen, with a proven track record of success
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen management
- Willingness to take on ad hoc duties


KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.