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Agency Chef - job post

Twentysix Recruitment
Preston
£15 - £17 an hour - Temporary, Part-time

Job details

Pay

  • £15 - £17 an hour

Job type

  • Temporary
  • Part-time

Location

Preston

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Company pension

Full job description

Agency Chef
Location: Preston (Lancashire) & Surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £15-17 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Hours: Flexible shifts available

Join Twentysix Recruitment as an Agency Chef

Are you a skilled chef looking for flexible work, weekly pay, and the chance to experience a variety of kitchens and sectors?
If so, we may be able to help. We are recruiting for Agency Chefs of all grades in the Preston region.

At Twentysix Recruitment, we specialise only in catering and hospitality recruitment, giving our chefs access to a wide range of temporary opportunities across multiple sectors.
Whether you are looking for extra shifts alongside your current role or a more regular agency placement, we can help you find work that suits your experience, availability, and preferred locations.

Why work with Twentysix Recruitment?

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Pension contributions
  • Flexible work to suit your availability
  • Opportunities across a wide range of catering environments
  • Support from a specialist catering and hospitality recruitment team
  • Help obtaining key compliance documents and certificates

The sectors you can work within:

Our Agency Chefs work across a variety of sectors, including:

  • Schools and education
  • Care homes
  • Hospitals and healthcare settings
  • Contract catering
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants and pubs
  • Events and hospitality venues
  • Tourist attractions and leisure sites
  • Government and secure environments, including prisons and probation sites

This variety gives chefs the opportunity to build experience, develop confidence, and explore different areas of the industry.

What does agency chef work involve?

As an agency chef, you will be required to:

  • Prepare and cook meals to a high standard
  • Dependent on environment you could work independently or as part of an established kitchen team
  • Support with menu delivery and service
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
  • Follow allergen procedures and food safety regulations
  • Adapt quickly to new kitchens, teams, and service styles
  • Manage your section effectively and work under pressure during busy periods

Assignments can vary depending on the site, but agency work is ideal for chefs who are reliable, adaptable, and passionate about food.

Compliance and support

We take compliance seriously and support our candidates through the registration process.

Depending on the role and sector, you may need:

  • Food Hygiene certificate (Essential – dated within 3 years)
  • Allergen Awareness certificate (Essential – Dated within 3 years)
  • DBS check (Dependent on environment)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Additional sector-specific clearances where required

If you do not already have these in place, we can help you obtain them so you are ready for work and able to access more opportunities.

What we are looking for

We are interested in hearing from chefs who are:

  • Experienced in fresh food kitchens
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Comfortable working in different environments
  • Committed to high food standards and safe working practices
  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of assignments

Whether you are a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef Manager, or an experienced relief chef, we would love to hear from you to discuss the sectors of our industry you are interested in.

Apply now

If you are looking for flexible chef work in the Preston (Lancashire) & Surrounding areas, with weekly pay, variety, and the support of a specialist agency, apply today and speak to the team at Twentysix Recruitment.

Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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