Job Title: Chef
Location: Dundee DD2 1UB
Pay Rate: £14.55 per hour
Hours/Shift Pattern: 4 – 5 days per week, shifts between approx. 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Working Days: Availability on Thursday and Friday is mandatory; additional days are flexible based on service needs.
About the RolePertemps is currently recruiting for 2 x Chefs to join our agency team supporting one of our NHS hospital catering services.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving a wide range of dishes—including therapeutic dietary options—for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work within a fast-paced environment delivering high-volume catering while upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Service: Cook and present meals following standard recipes and departmental nutrition guidelines.
• Hygiene & Compliance: Maintain high food hygiene standards and comply strictly with HACCP, COSHH, and Manual Handling guidelines.
• Record Keeping: Timeously complete temperature logs, quality checks, and food safety documentation.
• Safety & Equipment: Operate kitchen machinery safely, report equipment hazards, and maintain a “clean as you go” standard.
• Stock & Supplies: Safely receive, check, store, and manage food stock and consumables economically.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of cooking experience, ideally including large-scale or high-volume catering.
• Qualifications: SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2, or equivalent qualification.
• Certifications: REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of HACCP, COSHH, Manual Handling, and Food Safety Management.
• Key Skills: Ability to work efficiently under pressure to strict meal times, strong organizational and communication skills, and good adaptability.

How to ApplyIf you are a qualified chef looking for flexible agency work with a reliable hourly rate, apply today by getting in touch with us!

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