Job Details
Job Title: Chef - Immediate Start
Ref: padstowchef
Date Posted: 30/06/2026
Position: Temporary Full-time
Salary: ?15 per hour
Location: Padstow, Cornwall, England
Job Description:
Chef – Immediate Start
Padstow, Cornwall
£15 per hour | Immediate Start | Initial 9-Week Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join their kitchen team for an immediate start on an initial 9-week contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced street food operation, preparing and serving high-quality dishes in a busy seasonal environment.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will work alongside two other chefs, preparing, cooking, and serving a range of street food dishes, including burgers, tacos and burritos. The kitchen caters for up to 150 covers during peak service periods, so candidates must be confident working in a high-volume environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and cooking high-quality street food dishes.
- Ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained.
- Plating dishes quickly and efficiently during busy service periods.
- Supporting the wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and efficient service.
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety.
- Four evening shifts per week.
- Shifts typically start from 1:00pm onwards.
- Some flexibility is available regarding working days.
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- A positive attitude and strong team-working skills.
- Immediate availability is preferred.
- £15.00 per hour
- Immediate start available.
- Initial 9-week contract with the potential for further opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
Candidates who are passionate about quality food and thrive in a busy kitchen environment are encouraged to apply.
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