Chef

Feeling stuck in the same kitchen every day?

Want more variety, flexibility, and the chance to use your skills in different environments?

We’re looking for talented cooks and chefs who enjoy what they do but are ready for a fresh challenge. People who know they have more to offer and want the freedom to work in a range of rewarding settings.

If that sounds like you, read more!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook fresh, high quality meals across a variety of settings including schools, cafeterias, care homes and hospices.
• Confidently manage your own kitchen, overseeing food preparation, service, and daily kitchen organisation.
• Plan and deliver balanced meals while catering for dietary requirements, allergies and portion control.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ingredients effectively, and minimise waste while maintaining an organised kitchen.
• Lead, support, and work alongside Kitchen Porters and Catering Assistants delegating tasks and helping keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and compliance with health & safety standards at all times.
• Deliver meals to a high culinary standard, taking pride in flavour, freshness, presentation, and consistency.
• Work efficiently in busy environments while staying calm, organised, and professional throughout service.

About You

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a variety of settings from care homes to hospitality environments.
• A cook or chef at any stage of your career.
• Confident working independently and managing a kitchen.
• Good understanding of nutrition, allergens, and food safety, with relevant food hygiene/allergen certification.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude when joining new teams.
• Open to feedback and able to quickly adapt to different kitchens and ways of working.
• Reliable, professional, and passionate about producing quality food.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, including weekend enhancements.
• Weekly pay with holiday entitlement included.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Flexible, lower stress work built around your availability.
• £250 referral bonus after a qualifying period.
• The opportunity to work in rewarding environments while keeping variety in your week.

Want to share your passion for cooking and enjoy flexibility?

Apply today with your most recent CV.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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