Chef – £16.06ph + Holiday Pay | Flexible hours in Maidstone
If you’re a Chef who enjoys creating healthy, balanced meals and wants the flexibility to work around your lifestyle, this opportunity in Maidstone could be perfect for you.
Join our team
As a Chef, you’ll be part of a caring, professional nursery environment, preparing nutritious meals and snacks for young children. This role offers variety, flexible shifts, and the chance to make a difference every day – ideal if you’re looking for a fulfilling position without late nights or split shifts.
Why apply?
You’ll enjoy:
1. Competitive pay – up to £18.00 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.
2. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.
3. Out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it.
4. Help with maintaining your Enhanced DBS certificate.
5. The choice to work locally in Maidstone or across the UK.
6. A range of shifts to suit your schedule, with alternate weekends available.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
7. Planning and cooking healthy, balanced meals and snacks.
8. Following nursery menus that meet children’s ages and dietary needs.
9. Catering for allergies, special diets, and cultural preferences.
10. Maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you:
11. Have experience working as a Chef or Cook (nursery experience is a bonus).
12. Hold an Enhanced Child DBS (current or on the update service).
13. Possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Food Allergen Certificate.
14. Are reliable, organised, and passionate about cooking nutritious meals for children.
If you’re looking for your next step as a Chef in Maidstone, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your next rewarding role.
Job Number │ CHEF-IP-SIT
Location │ Maidstone
Role │ Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.