Chef de Partie

TemporaryNEW

Chef – £16.81 per hour including holiday and daytime hours

One-week contract in Gillingham with weekly pay and set shifts.

We’re recruiting a Chef for a short-term opportunity in Gillingham from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Chef De Partie looking for reliable weekday work, strong hourly pay, and the chance to support a professional kitchen team close to Chatham.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy several benefits when taking on this short-term role in Gillingham, including:

• £16.81 per hour including holiday pay
• One-week assignment: Monday 20th April – Friday 24th April
• Daytime shifts only (06:30-14:30)
• Set working hours offering a strong work-life balance
• Access to a large and varied client base for future work
• Opportunities for further assignments in and around Gillingham

Key Responsibilities

As a Chef, you’ll play an important role in supporting kitchen service and maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include:

• Manage and run a designated kitchen section
• Prepare and present dishes to quality standards
• Organise mise en place and ensure smooth service
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
• Monitor stock, reduce waste, and control portions
• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain consistency and efficiency

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring experience at Chef De Partie level along with:

• Strong cooking skills within your kitchen section
• Consistency and attention to detail in food quality and presentation
• Good time management and ability to perform under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Leadership skills to supervise and support junior staff
• Strong teamwork and communication within the kitchen
• Excellent organisation and mise en place discipline
• Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality
• Awareness of cost control, portioning, and minimising waste

If you’re looking for your next short-term opportunity as a Chef in Gillingham, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to secure this one-week role supporting a busy kitchen team.

Job Number │ SUCDPG / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Gillingham
Role │ Chef

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