Chef
Pertemps · Joppa, City of Edinburgh
Chef at Pertemps, based in Joppa, City of Edinburgh, paying £14.27 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £14.27 per hour
- Location
- Joppa, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Chef
19% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 263104192
About the role
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our public sector client on a temporary basis!
📍 Location: Edinburgh East – Various locations
🕒 Hours: 24–36 hours per week available
💷 Pay Rate: £14.27 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary ongoing, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity
🔑 Start Date: ASAP, subject to completion of background checks
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:
🙌 The Successful Candidate Should:
📍 Location: Edinburgh East – Various locations
🕒 Hours: 24–36 hours per week available
💷 Pay Rate: £14.27 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary ongoing, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity
🔑 Start Date: ASAP, subject to completion of background checks
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 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
🙌 The Successful Candidate Should:
- 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 requirements (desirable)
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, a PVG for working with children
Reference: 263104192 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 17 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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