Experienced Chef – Ongoing Contract
Pay: £17.14 per hour + £2.07 holiday pay = £19.21 per hour
Hours: 5 days over 7
Shift window: 07:00–19:30 (8-hour shifts within this timeframe)
Contract: Ongoing temporary contract, with potential temp-to-perm opportunities
We are currently looking for experienced Chefs to join our team on an ongoing contract.
This is a great opportunity for chefs looking for regular work, competitive pay and the flexibility to work across a variety of venues.
Key Responsibilities
- Cooking to specification, with opportunities for menu creation and innovation.
- Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation standards.
- Preparing and serving a variety of meals.
- Keeping the kitchen and equipment clean and maintained to a high standard.
- Completing due diligence, including food and fridge temperature checks and wastage records.
- Working closely with Front of House teams and management.
- Supporting stock control, waste management and cost control.
- Following all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH requirements.
- Ensuring all relevant legislation and company procedures are followed.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional experience as a Chef.
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery, or relevant experience.
- Food Safety Level 2 certificate obtained within the last 3 years.
- Food Allergen certificate obtained within the last 3 years.
- Health & Safety Level 2 certificate obtained within the last 3 years.
- Good knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
- A passion for producing high-quality, affordable food.
- The right to work in the UK.
- A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for your role.
Why Work With Arc?
- £19.21 per hour including holiday pay.
- Regular, ongoing work.
- Opportunities to work at a variety of venues, including world-class events.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Potential temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Free UK-recognised online training.
- Flexible scheduling through the Ubeya app.
How to Apply
Our application process is quick and straightforward:
- Application – Complete our quick online application form.
- Assessment – Complete a flexible video assessment at a time and place that suits you.
- Profile & Right to Work – Upload your required documents.
- References – Provide details of previous employers so we can verify your experience.
- Training – Access free, UK-recognised online training where required.
- Final Review – We’ll review your application against the role requirements.
- Sign & Get Started – Review and sign your terms, then start booking shifts through the Ubeya scheduling app.
About Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency supplying premium seasonal and temporary staff to many of the UK’s leading sporting, leisure and heritage venues.
All work is offered on a temporary basis and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We operate a merit-based recruitment process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Arc is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Your application and personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR.
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