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Chefs-Essex

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Essex16-20Part timeTemporary

Whether you're a chef de partie, sous chef, or head chef, we have flexible chef work available at top venues across Essex and the surrounding areas.

Chef Pay Rates:

  • Chef de Partie – From £16 per hour plus holiday pay
  • Sous Chef – From £18 per hour plus holiday pay
  • Head Chef – £20+ per hour plus holiday pay

Why Join Us as a Chef?

  • Weekly pay – Get paid every Friday, straight into your account.
  • Flexible chef shifts – Pick and choose when and where you work.
  • Regular chef bookings – Ad-hoc shifts are available now, with ongoing work coming soon.
  • Dedicated consultant – Personal support to help you find the best chef jobs.
  • Easy-to-use app – Manage your schedule and payments effortlessly.

What You’ll Need as a Chef:

  • Experience working as a chef in professional kitchens.
  • Level 2 Food Safety & Allergens Awareness training (completed within the past 2 years). If you need an update, we can provide this free of charge.
  • Your own chef uniform & equipment: Chef whites, hat, apron, knives, and suitable footwear (safety shoes preferred).
  • A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to thrive in busy kitchens.
  • Own transport is beneficial but not essential. If you have your own transport, we can offer you work further afield.

All chef roles are temporary and on a zero-hour contract basis, giving you full flexibility to work as much or as little as you like.