Chef in London

Chef – South West London Location: South West London and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rates
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible temporary work across South West London? We are recruiting reliable, passionate, and hardworking Chefs to support kitchen teams across the local area.
As a recruitment agency, we specialise in temporary assignments, offering opportunities to work in a variety of catering environments, including schools, care homes, contract catering, restaurants, and other hospitality settings.
Whether you are an experienced Chef looking for regular shifts or seeking flexible work to fit around your availability, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals.
Assisting with menu planning and food preparation as required.
Ensuring food is prepared and cooked in line with food safety standards.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.
Monitoring food stock, storage, and rotation.
Following food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures.
Working effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.
Ensuring meals are prepared and served on time.
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Requirements A minimum of 6 months' professional chef experience in the UK is essential.
A valid Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce is essential for all assignments. Applicants must already hold one or be willing to obtain one before starting work.
Previous experience working in a professional catering or commercial kitchen.
A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and food allergens.
Relevant food hygiene qualification is desirable.
A reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
The ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
Flexibility to work across different locations and catering settings.
What We Offer Competitive hourly pay.
Flexible temporary agency assignments.
Opportunities to work in kitchens across South West London and surrounding areas.
A variety of catering environments and opportunities to develop your experience.
Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team.
Opportunities for regular and ongoing work.
Interested in Applying? If you have at least 6 months of professional chef experience in the UK, hold or are willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce, and are looking for temporary agency work across South West London, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to register your interest and join our team of temporary chefs.
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