Chef
Pertemps · Joppa, City of Edinburgh
Chef at Pertemps, based in Joppa, City of Edinburgh, paying £13.95 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £13.95 per hour
- Location
- Joppa, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Chef
21% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 263104176
About the role
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our public sector client on a temporary basis.
📣 Role: Chef
📍Location: Edinburgh East
🕒Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
💷Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour
📅Duration: Temporary 6 months (with the possibility of permanent opportunity)
🔑Start Date: Late August/Early September 2026
Please note: This role requires a PVG Certificate for Children, or both Children and Adults. The cost is £59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate, payable by the successful applicant.
💼 Key Responsibilities:
📣 Role: Chef
📍Location: Edinburgh East
🕒Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
💷Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour
📅Duration: Temporary 6 months (with the possibility of permanent opportunity)
🔑Start Date: Late August/Early September 2026
Please note: This role requires a PVG Certificate for Children, or both Children and Adults. The cost is £59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate, payable by the successful applicant.
💼 Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious evening meals each day
- Prepare meals in advance for weekend service
- Order food supplies and manage stock levels
- Complete temperature checks and maintain food safety records
- Carry out daily kitchen hygiene and compliance checks
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised, and ready for each service
- Cater for a range of dietary, cultural, and religious requirements
- Have previous experience working as a Cook or Chef
- Be reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Have a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Be confident managing stock and placing food orders
- Have experience catering for a variety of dietary needs (desirable)
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, a PVG for working with children.
Reference: 263104176 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 19 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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