What’s in it for you
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You’ll enjoy several benefits when taking on this short-term role in Gillingham, including:
1. £16.81 per hour including holiday pay
2. One-week assignment: Monday 20th April – Friday 24th April
3. Daytime shifts only (06:30-14:30)
4. Set working hours offering a strong work-life balance
5. Access to a large and varied client base for future work
6. Opportunities for further assignments in and around Gillingham
Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you’ll play an important role in supporting kitchen service and maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include:
7. Manage and run a designated kitchen section
8. Prepare and present dishes to quality standards
9. Organise mise en place and ensure smooth service
10. Supervise and train junior kitchen staff
11. Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
12. Monitor stock, reduce waste, and control portions
13. Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain consistency and efficiency
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring experience at Chef De Partie level along with:
14. Strong cooking skills within your kitchen section
15. Consistency and attention to detail in food quality and presentation
16. Good time management and ability to perform under pressure
17. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
18. Leadership skills to supervise and support junior staff
19. Strong teamwork and communication within the kitchen
20. Excellent organisation and mise en place discipline
21. Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality
22. Awareness of cost control, portioning, and minimising waste
If you’re looking for your next short-term opportunity as a Chef in Gillingham, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to secure this one-week role supporting a busy kitchen team.
Job Number │ SUCDPG / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Gillingham
Role │ Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.