Temporary Relief Chef Derby

Casual Temporary Chef

Posted 22 Apr 2026

Description Join Our Team - Experienced Relief Chefs Wanted

Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for your next challenge?

At Chefs for Chefs, we're expanding our team of talented Relief Chefs to support a wide range of hospitality businesses across the UK.

Whether you're a Kitchen Porter, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills, work in diverse kitchens, and enjoy the flexibility that fits your lifestyle.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Relief Chef, you'll step into professional kitchens and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. Your duties will include:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes to established standards.

Supporting kitchen teams with service, prep, and cleaning tasks.

Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and organisation at all times.

Adapting quickly to new environments and contributing positively to the team.

Collaborating with business owners and chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Kitchen Porter - Support chefs with basic prep, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, manage dishwashing areas, and assist in keeping the kitchen organised.

Sous Chef - Lead kitchen teams, deputise for the Head Chef, manage orders, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Head Chef - Oversee all kitchen operations including rotas, stock control, ordering, compliance, and staff management.

What We're Looking For

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness certificates (minimum).

Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

A DBS check is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Chefs for Chefs?

With over a decade in hospitality staffing, we understand the industry inside out - because every member of our office team has been a chef too.

We offer:

Competitive hourly pay with weekly holiday pay included:

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.

Variety of assignments across pubs, restaurants, hotels, and more.

Ongoing support and professional development.

Kitchen Porter - £12.71ph + holiday pay (£14.24ph total)

London Rates:

Kitchen Porter - £14.00ph + holiday pay (£15.68ph total)