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Job details
Posting date: 25 July 2025
Salary: £15 to £17.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA2 0FE
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: Req/670942_1753455634

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Summary

Chefs Wanted - Ongoing Work in Kilmarnock (£15-£17 DOE)

We are recruiting Chefs for a long-term placement with our client in Kilmarnock - a large, busy prep kitchen supplying high-volume festive and seasonal food.

Role Overview:
You'll be working mostly in prep and chef de partie duties, helping with Christmas production such as:

  • Rolling and pressing turkey

  • Preparing roulades and other festive items

  • Supporting a high-output kitchen team with day-to-day prep

Hours & Pay:

  • Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm

  • 1-hour lunch break

  • £15-£17 per hour (depending on experience)

  • ASAP August start

  • 2-3 months consistent work, with potential for temp-to-perm for the right candidates

Location & Access:

  • Based in Kilmarnock

  • Only a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop

  • Driving licence preferred but not essential

✅ What We're Looking For:

  • Reliable, switched-on chefs who can pick things up quickly

  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety

  • Team players who can work efficiently with minimal supervision once trained

If you're a strong prep chef or CDP looking for steady, well-paid work with a great team - apply now to start this August!

Please contact Ashleigh ASAP on ashleigh.anderson@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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