Agency Chef – Mostly Monday – Friday

Platinum Recruitment · Chester, North West

Agency Chef – Mostly Monday – Friday at Platinum Recruitment, based in Chester, North West, paying £16.00 - £17.93 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£16.00 - £17.93 per hour
Location
Chester, North West
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
22 Aug 2026
Sector
Chef

Bang in line with the market for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/agency-chef-mostly-monday-friday/

About the role

Chef de Partie – £17.93 per hour including holiday pay – Weekly Pay & flexible Shifts

We’re looking for skilled Chefs in Chester, to work alongside a military kitchen, offering £16.00 per hour plus holiday pay (£17.93 per hour inclusive) and flexible shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie who thrives in a structured, professional environment and enjoys delivering quality food at scale.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

  • £16.00 per hour plus holiday pay (£17.93 per hour inclusive)
  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • Varying shift patterns, including regular weekend work
  • Work a mix of early and late shifts between 06:30 and 20:00
  • Gain valuable experience in a high-volume catering environment
  • Opportunity for a temp-to-perm contract
  • Access to our referral scheme with rewards of up to £250

Key Responsibilities

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality food service by:

  • Managing and running your designated kitchen section
  • Preparing and presenting dishes to the required quality standards
  • Organising mise en place to ensure smooth, efficient service
  • Supervising and supporting junior kitchen staff
  • Maintaining high food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
  • Monitoring stock levels, controlling portions, and minimising waste
  • Working closely with the wider kitchen team to maintain consistency and efficiency

What we’re looking for

To succeed as a Chef de Partie, you’ll need:

  • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role
  • Strong cooking skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
  • Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Leadership skills to guide and support junior team members
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Excellent organisation and disciplined mise en place
  • Reliability, professionalism, and accountability
  • Good cost awareness, including portion control and waste reduction

If you’re looking for your next step as a Chef de Partie in Chester, and want consistent work with excellent hourly pay, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your catering career in Chester.

Job Number │ SUCDPDB/ INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Chester
Role │ Chef de Partie

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

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/agency-chef-mostly-monday-friday/ · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 22 Aug 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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