Chef – Monday to Thursday

Platinum Recruitment · Plymouth, South West

Chef – Monday to Thursday at Platinum Recruitment, based in Plymouth, South West. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Plymouth, South West
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
24 Aug 2026
Sector
Chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/chef-monday-to-thursday/

About the role

Chef – Monday to Thursday | £15.67 per hour | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Looking for a Chef role with an excellent work/life balance? Start on Monday 3rd August in a 12-week temp-to-perm position with daytime hours.

We’re recruiting for a Chef to join a friendly contract catering team in Plymouth, working within a busy office building. This role is being recruited on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis, giving you the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period. You’ll be working in a well-organised environment, delivering fresh buffet-style breakfasts and lunches to around 40 customers each day.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

  • £15.67 per hour
  • 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Start date: Monday 3rd August
  • Monday to Thursday, 07:00-14:00 (28 hours per week)
  • Fridays, evenings and weekends off for an excellent work/life balance
  • Free parking on site
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities

As the Chef, you’ll take ownership of the staff restaurant and be responsible for:

  • Preparing and serving buffet-style breakfast and lunch
  • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Providing excellent customer service when serving food
  • Operating the till when required
  • Maintaining high food hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Managing stock and keeping the kitchen clean and organised

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Previous Chef experience
  • Ideally worked within a contract catering environment
  • Confidence working independently and managing a small operation
  • Good customer service skills and a positive attitude
  • Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards

If you’re looking for your next Chef opportunity in Plymouth and want to secure a role offering excellent work/life balance with the potential for a permanent position, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start on Monday 3rd August.

Job Number │ TE2307 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Plymouth
Role │ Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/chef-monday-to-thursday/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 24 Aug 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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