Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Maidstone
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Food preparation Cooking Kitchen operations Food safety compliance Hygiene regulations Stock rotation Cleaning Driver's license

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef

Location: Maidstone, Kent | Salary: £14.50 - £17 per hour | Type: Temporary | Start: 03/04/2026 | Contact: Louis Boreham via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Job Details

Role: Chef. Starting Location: Outskirts of Maidstone. Hourly Rate: £14.50-£17ph DOE. Contract: Temporary. Dates: Friday 3rd, Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Mon 6th April (potentially more shifts the following weeks). The remote location of this position requires you to have a vehicle and a license.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Chef on a temporary basis to support the Kitchen. As a Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. 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.

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
  • 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

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