Relief Chefs Wanted - Stoke on trent

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Stoke-on-Trent
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Culinary Skills Kitchen Management Food Safety Hygiene Standards Teamwork Time Management Food Hygiene Certificate Allergy Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Relief Chefs Wanted - Stoke on trent

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | £17.50 - £20 per hour | Temporary, Part-time, Full-time

Job Details

Published: Posted 5 days ago | Job Ref: JN -042026-129223_1777658412

About the Role

Are you a dab hand in the kitchen, cool under pressure, and tired of the same four walls every day? We're on the hunt for passionate, reliable Relief Chefs to jump into several kitchens across Stafford & Staffordshire. No two days are the same.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong culinary background - from Chef de partie to Head Chef
  • Proven experience in kitchens (minimum 6 months to 1 year)
  • Ability to step into different kitchens and hit the ground running
  • High standards of hygiene, presentation, and professionalism
  • Punctual, dependable, and calm under pressure
  • Flexibility for day and night shifts
  • Ability to cover ad hoc same day bookings
  • Great communication and teamwork skills

Requirements

  • Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
  • Allergy Awareness training (preferred)
  • Own uniform and chef knives
  • Reliable transport (preferred)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS within 12 months (or we can process at cost)

What We Offer

  • Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
  • Opportunities across fantastic venues in Staffordshire
  • Weekly pay - paid for every hour worked
  • Supportive agency team and easy booking system
  • Your own App and portal to manage shifts
  • Company pension scheme
  • Chance to gain more hours around current commitments

Working Times and Shifts

As a chef you are expected to work days, evenings, weekends and nights. However, you can choose which days you want to work. We offer a mixture of shifts to suit all needs.

The Commute

Commute varies by location. If you have a car and are flexible, great. If reliant on public transport, we will only send you to accessible locations and provide travel info.

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