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Chefs (DBS and non DBS) in Southend On Sea

Job Details

Published
Location
Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Role Type
Temporary
Salary
£15 - £18 per hour
Job Ref: JN -062026-130667_1781012096

🍳 Agency Chefs Wanted - Southend-on-Sea & Surrounding Areas

Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | Immediate Start Available

Are you a talented chef looking for flexibility, variety, and great rates of pay? We are currently recruiting experienced Agency Chefs to support a range of clients across Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex area.

We have opportunities available across both DBS-cleared environments and non-DBS hospitality venues.


👨‍🍳 The Role

As an agency chef, you'll work across a variety of kitchens, including:

🔹 Non-DBS Sites:

  • Events & Contract Catering

🔹 DBS Sites (Enhanced DBS required or willingness to apply):

  • Care Homes
  • Schools & Colleges
  • Healthcare Settings

Assignments range from ad-hoc shifts and holiday cover to ongoing placements, offering flexibility to suit your availability.


✅ What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in a professional kitchen (all levels considered)
  • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
  • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 minimum preferred)
  • Own chef whites, knives, and safety shoes
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
  • Enhanced DBS (for certain roles) or willingness to obtain one

💷 What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible working - choose your shifts
  • Variety of kitchens and working environments
  • Ongoing support from our dedicated team
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

📍 Locations Covered

Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Rochford, Basildon, Chelmsford, and surrounding areas.


🚀 Apply Today

Take control of your schedule and expand your experience across a variety of kitchens.

👉 Apply online with your CV

📞 Call Sophie on 01708 753 000

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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What candidates say

I need flexibility to balance my family and training, and Blue Arrow helps me do that.

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