Chef – £18.49 per hour inclusive of holiday pay – Weekly Pay & Consistent Shifts
We’re recruiting for a Chef to join a busy catering operation in Elgin, offering excellent hourly pay and consistent weekly shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef who thrives in a structured, professional environment and enjoys delivering quality food at scale.
Based Near Elgin, this role also offers opportunities for chefs in Lossiemouth looking for flexible, ongoing work with competitive pay.
Why apply / What’s in it for you?
- £16.50 + £1.99 holiday pay = £18.49 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
- Weekly Paid, every Friday
- varying shift patterns, including regular weekend work
- A mix of early and late shifts between 06:00 and 22:00
- You’ll have access to our referral scheme – earn up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment
Key Responsibilities:
As a Chef in this operation, you’ll play a key part in delivering consistent, quality food service:
- Manage and run your designated kitchen section
- Prepare and present dishes to required quality standards
- Organise mise en place to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Maintain high food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
- Monitor stock levels, control portions, and minimise waste
- Work closely with the wider team to maintain consistency and efficiency
What we’re looking for:
To succeed as a Chef, you’ll need:
- Strong cooking skills within your section, ideally at Chef de Partie level
- Consistency and attention to detail in food quality and presentation
- The ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Strong teamwork and communication across kitchen sections
- 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 near Elgin, 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 near Elgin.
Job Number │ SUCDPLM / INDSOTONFOH
Location │ Elgin
Role │ Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
