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Chef - Kelso - 12 Week Booking

Job Details

Published
Location
Kelso, Scottish Borders
Role Type
Full-time
Salary
Up to £17.00 per hour
Job Ref: JO-2508-67235_1754583621

👨‍🍳 Chef - 12 Week Contract

📍 Kelso, Scottish Borders | 💼 Blue Arrow Recruitment 💷 £17 per hour | 🕒 35 hours per week

Blue Arrow is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Kelso for a skilled and efficient Chef to join their on-site catering team for a 12-week contract.

🔹 About the Role

This is a fast-paced, front-facing kitchen environment serving a busy production workforce. You'll be responsible for preparing and serving:

  • Breakfast: Hot morning rolls with popular fillings

  • Lunch: Homemade soup, hot main courses, pies, pastries, chips, and baked potatoes

  • Hospitality Catering: Sandwich platters and finger buffets for board meetings and client visits

The kitchen is open plan, so you'll need to be confident in front-of-house service, maintain a clean and tidy workspace, and work with speed and precision.

🗓️ Shift Pattern

  • Monday-Thursday: 06:30 - 14:15

  • Friday: 07:00 - 11:00

  • Total Hours: 35 per week

💡 What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment

  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently during short service windows

  • Strong front-of-house presence and excellent hygiene standards

  • Flexibility to support hospitality bookings alongside daily service

  • A friendly, professional attitude and team spirit

🚀 Why This Role?

  • Competitive pay at £17/hour

  • Sociable daytime hours

  • Opportunity to work in a well-organised, supportive environment

  • A chance to showcase both culinary and customer service skills

📩 Apply today with Blue Arrow to secure your place in this exciting opportunity in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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