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Temporary Chefs Needed – Monday to Friday – £13 per hour

Temporary Chefs urgently Required for variety of work around Surbiton, Weybridge & Cobham.

Are you a chef looking for work, wanting structured daytime hours. – NO EVENINGS!

We have several ongoing vacancies within schools and staff restaurants, Monday to Friday.

Hourly pay up to £13 per hour during the week plus Holiday Pay and pension. Hours are flexible and is paid weekly.

All chefs will need to have a current Food Hygiene Certificate and Allergens Certificate.

* Immediate start available.
* Previous experience as a Chef is essential
* Flexible hours
* Be prepared to undergo a DBS check for education sites.

For more information on this role, or other available positions, please contact Scattergoods Agency on 01483 461950 or email temp@scattergoods.co.uk

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Are you a Chef? Looking for flexible work? Excellent Pay!

Are you a chef looking for work, wanting structured daytime hours. – NO EVENINGS!

We have several ongoing vacancies within schools, staff restaurants, cafes, Golf Clubs and lots more!! Monday to Friday only.

Hourly pay up to £13 per hour during the week plus Holiday Pay and pension. Hours are flexible and is paid weekly.

All chefs will need to have a current Food Hygiene Certificate and Allergens Certificate.

* Immediate start available.
* Previous experience as a Chef is essential
* Flexible hours
* Be prepared to undergo a DBS check for education sites.

For more information on this role, or other available positions, please contact Scattergoods Agency on 01483 461950 or email temp@scattergoods.co.uk

Chef – Monday to Friday

Our client is one of the most respected and vibrant, cutting edge companies within the food service sector today. They have a reputation for good food, unrivalled service and a passion for making each and every eating experience a memorable one.

They are currently recruiting for a Chef for their contract near Woking, Surrey working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm.

Main Duties:
.To ensure efficient presentation of all meals & services at the required times
.To attend/carry out daily staff briefings.
.To ensure all menus and signage are correct before service.
.Carry out temperature controls and keep accurate records, reporting any problems immediately to the head chef.
.To ensure stock rotation is carried out.
.Advise restaurant manager of low stock to be reordered.
.To serve snacks, and beverages from all service points to the standards required by manager.
.To deal with customers at all times in a friendly and helpful manner.
.To undertake cleaning duties of catering equipment, walls, floors, fixtures and fittings.
.To re-stock counters service points as necessary.
.To ensure a high standard of personal cleanliness and to comply with Company and Statutory regulations of Hygiene, Health and Safety.

As the chef you should have previous experience as a chef in a similar environment, catering for approximately 100 on site.

This Chef role offers a great work life balance, working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, good salary and benefits.

Commis Chef / Cook – Daytimes

Our client a prestigious garden centre situated in a beautiful Estate is seeking a quality, driven inspirational Commis Chef / Cook who will make a contribution to the growth of the business over the next few years.

The 70 cover Café, serves a contemporary breakfast menu, light lunches, snacks, daily specials, Afternoon Tea, coffees and home-made cakes with as much as possible sourced locally. The Estate also hosts, and caters for a program of events throughout the year.

We are seeking an experienced, friendly and professional Commis Chef or Cook to contribute in all aspects of delivering excellent quality and service to their customers.

Chef Responsibilities & Duties:
-To assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of short order food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
-To prepare and cook sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage.
– To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures.
– To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.
– To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy.
– To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods, avoid wastage and keep down costs.
– To assist in completion of the weekly Kitchen Diary.
– To ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during service.
– To deal with customer/staff requests promptly and politely.
– To ensure you know all about the food being prepared.
– To be fully conversant with food allergen legislation and ensure that all food items prepared/sold in the Café have the required allergen information available.

The Café is open 7 days per week and you will be required to work 5/7 days. This Chef / Cook role is a full-time position (primarily day time shifts) working between the hours of 7am-4:30pmish. It offers the advantage of daytimes hours with occasional evenings required for special events.

The Café is located in a rural setting, so own transportation is essential.

If you are a Chef, Cook or Catering Assistant looking for a role with daytime hours and a great work life balance whilst cooking with fresh locally sourced ingredients, please apply now!

Sous Chef – Care Home

Our client a high profile care home located in Cobham, Surrey, is currently seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Sous Chef to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

As Sous Chef, you will work in support of the Hotel Services team, supporting and at times leading (in the absence of the Head Chef) a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. Their aim is to offer a variety of food which is nutritious seasonal, thoughtful and nourishing. Good quality food.

The key responsibilities of the Sous Chef include:
*Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff and provides catering for special occasions.
*Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
*Accept delivery of goods, checking against order forms and reporting any discrepancies.
*Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and staff.
*Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
*Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
*Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.

This Sous Chef Position is full time, 40 hours per week, straight shift pattern, 5/7 days on a rota basis to include weekends.

This Chef position offers a good salary, benefits and a work life balance.

Head Chef – Daytimes

Our client, based in Wokingham, Berkshire are looking for an enthusiastic Head Chef who will thrive in their fast-paced café bar/Restaurant that serves high quality, freshly prepared food.

The successful Head Chef must have catering experience in a retail/café/Restaurant environment at a similar level and be able to work well under pressure. Previous experience and qualifications in managing food hygiene/safety is essential.

Our client know that it’s their people who make the company successful. Both their employees and our customers are extremely important to them. They want their employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service. In turn they provide an extensive benefit package, as below.

Rewards & Benefits:
* Excellent Employee Discounts
*Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 week after 2 years’ service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service.
*Bonus – They reward their employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year
*Pension -They offer a Contribution Pension Plan to new employees
*Attendance – Employees with 100% attendance in a financial year, are rewarded with a company gift voucher.
*Reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through; outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or
initiatives that have grown / inspired the business.
*Learning & Development -You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with them that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
*Free parking – available to all employees in the designated parking areas on their sites.

Hours:
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00 – 17:00
Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Alternate Weekends

This Head Chef role is a Full time, permanent position where you will be working daytimes and alternate weekends.

If you are looking for a Head Chef role with a good company, offering a great work life balance and fantastic benefits then this could be the position for you.

Relief Chef – Daytimes

Our client are looking for an enthusiastic Relief Chef who will thrive in their fast-paced café Restaurant business that serves high quality, freshly prepared food.

As the Relief Chef you will be required to work across all of their restaurants/café bars, based on the needs of the business, covering Surrey & Hampshire. You must therefore hold a full, UK driver’s license

The successful Relief Chef must have catering experience in a retail/café/restaurant environment and be able to work well under pressure. Previous experience and qualifications in managing food hygiene/safety is essential.

The client knows that it’s their people who make the Company successful. Both their employees and customers are extremely important to them. They want their employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service. In turn they will provide an extensive benefit package as below.

Rewards & Benefits
* Excellent Employee Discounts –
*Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 week after 2 years’ service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service.
*Bonus – They reward their employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas
*Pension – They offer a Contribution Pension Plan to new employees.
*Attendance – Employees with 100% attendance in a financial year, are rewarded with a company gift voucher.
*Reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through; outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or
initiatives that have grown / inspired the business.
*Learning & Development -You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with them that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
*Free parking – available to all employees in the designated parking areas on their sites.

This Relief Chef role is a Full time, permanent position where you will be working daytimes and alternate weekends.

If you are looking for a Chef role with a good company, offering a great work life balance and fantastic benefits then this could be the position for you.

Chef de Partie – Monday to Friday

Our client is one of the fastest growing hospitality providers in the UK and they are looking for new team member to be a part of their growing company.

They are looking for a Chef de Partie to join one of their sites based in Slough, Berkshire. The location consists of multiple units and the CDP will be given the opportunity to cover each one to help expand their skill set and progress within the company.

They pride themselves on their love for fresh, local, seasonal produce not just because they believe it tastes better, but because it has a big environmental impact, from reducing food miles, to huge social benefits supporting local suppliers and businesses.

Chef de Partie benefits:
-28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
-Free meals on shift
-Bespoke development training
-Pension and life insurance
-Discounts available from high street shops to holidays & cinema

What would they like from their Chef de Partie?
-Display a real passion for food
-Previous experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
-Team player with the ability to manage the team when Head Chef is absent
-Ability to manage costs, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
-Compliant from both a Food Hygiene and Food Safety perspective
-Relevant catering qualifications

This Chef de Partie role is Monday – Friday, daytimes and a typical shift is 6.30am – 4pm with one weekend needed every two months when events take place.

This is a fantastic Chef de Partie role, which not only offers an excellent work life balance and salary package but also the opportunity to learn and progress in your career with a great company.

If this sounds like the chef role for you please apply now.

Chef de Partie – School

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join a leading independent school in Farnham, Surrey.

The School caters for around 650 at lunch and 100 for supper. They also cater for a few Weekend boarders. As well as the day to day catering they also do hospitality, fine dining and weddings so there is a broad spectrum of catering. Therefore a chef with creativity and passion for good, well presented food is a must.

They produce all food from fresh food produce, well presented, to a high standard.

This is a 48 week contract, 5/7 days a week, working shifts 7am-3pm or 12-8pm and working one in 3 weekends.

This Chef de Partie role is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to learn and progress.

This Chef de Partie position offers the following excellent Benefits:
-Meals on Duty
-Uniform
-Training & Progression
-Paid Overtime
-Flexible Employer
Plus more!

If you are interested in this Chef de Partie position please apply now.

Sous Chef – Live In Available

Our client, a Village pub steeped with history is currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef for one of their pubs near Guildford, Surrey.

This position offers the advantage of having live in accommodation available for the right candidate.

This village pub has been providing food and drink to the community for 100’s of years. They serve incredible fresh, British and seasonal dishes from seasonal specials to traditional pub classics as well as a fine selection of beers & wines. They’re passionate about developing their team, and have an incredible career pathway available to unlock your potential throughout a transparent and supported career journey.

They are looking for an experienced Sous Chef who is looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.

As the successful Sous Chef you will:
*Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
*Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
*Be an active hands-on Sous Chef
*You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
*Working alongside your Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for their menus and daily specials
*Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
*Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

This Sous Chef position offers an excellent salary plus
-Live in accommodation if required
-28 days holiday per year
-Average working hours 40-48 per week
-20% discount in their pubs and hotels
-Access to their development programmes

If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a company that offers training and development, good working hours as well as a good salary package then this could be the role for you.

Sous Chef

Our client, an established restaurant located near Byfleet, Surrey are currently looking to expand their team and recruit a talented Sous Chef.

They offer a warm and friendly atmosphere providing delicious authentic Italian cuisine.

Job Description:
The Sous Chef works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Sous Chef Job Duties:
-Leads kitchen team in chef’s absence
-Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
-Oversees and organises kitchen stock and ingredients
-Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance
-Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
-Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
-Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
-Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
-Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
-Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
-Assists head chef with menu creation
-Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Sous Chef Skills:
-Previous restaurant experience
-Experience in Italian cuisine is essential
-Familiar with industry’s best practices
-Understanding of multiple cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
-Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
-Ability to stay calm under pressure
-Pastry and dessert experience would be an advantage

This Sous Chef position offers a very competitive salary plus excellent benefits including:

-Pension
-Health care
-Dental care
-25 days holiday plus 8 UK Bank Holidays
-Free food and drink (not alcohol) during work shifts

If you are a talented Sous Chef looking for a great next step then please apply now.