Chef

Description

There’s nothing complicated about good food done right.
A proper steak pie with golden pastry. Fish and chips served hot and fresh. Gammon and egg cooked the way people look forward to. We’re looking for chefs and cooks who take real pride in classic favourites, know how to deliver hearty meals with consistency, and enjoy kitchens where good honest food is at the heart of every service.

Our shifts cover corporate catering kitchens, office canteens and community venues and busy practical kitchens where dependable chefs keep breakfast and lunch services running smoothly for working teams and local communities.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking traditional favourites including steak pie, fish and chips, gammon and egg, roast style lunches, cottage pies, sausages and mash, stews, curries, and pasta bakes.
• Delivering simple, fresh lunches such as sandwiches, soup of the day, baked potatoes, paninis, salads, and grab and go options.
• Cooking daily hot counter meals and batch-produced dishes for busy lunchtime service.
• Preparing vegetables, sides, and accompaniments to a consistent standard.
• Supporting breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services depending on the site.
• Using core cooking techniques including roasting, frying, grilling, baking, boiling and batch cooking.
• Maintaining portion control, flavour consistency, and presentation standards.
• Managing prep, stock rotation, and kitchen organisation.
• Supporting kitchen porters and catering assistants to keep service running smoothly.
• Working across different kitchens, menus, and service styles with confidence.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a chef or cook in a busy catering or hospitality kitchen.
• Strong ability to cook traditional meals and simple lunch menus from scratch.
• Confident working in high volume service environments such as canteens or contract catering.
• Good understanding of flavour, seasoning, presentation and portion control.
• Able to work independently or as part of a kitchen team.
• Experience supporting or leading kitchen assistants during service is an advantage.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to stay calm and organised during busy periods.
• A genuine pride in producing good, honest food that people enjoy.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate from £15 per hour, paid weekly.
• Holiday accrual on every shift
• Online availability management portal
• A rewarding role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus based on qualifying period

Ready for good food done right? Apply today with your CV

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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