Join our Temp Chef Team | Cambridge

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.

Role Expectations

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

Chef de Partie – Deliver consistent dishes, maintain section standards, and support smooth kitchen service.

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.

UK-wide Rates:

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

• Chef de Partie – £13.50ph + holiday pay (£15.12ph total)

• Sous Chef – £15.50ph + holiday pay (£17.37ph total)

• Head Chef – £17.50ph + holiday pay (£19.61ph total)

London Rates:

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

• Chef de Partie – £14.50ph + holiday pay (£16.25ph total)

• Sous Chef – £16.50ph + holiday pay (£18.49ph total)

• Head Chef – £18.50ph + holiday pay (£20.73ph total)