Weekend Chef

Weekend Agency Chefs Wanted - Manchester £14-£17 Per Hour | Weekend Shifts | Weekly Pay Are you an experienced chef looking to earn extra money at weekends? Whether you're looking to pick up additional shifts alongside…

Pay rate £14 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 23 October 2026

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Weekend Agency Chefs Wanted - Manchester

£14-£17 Per Hour | Weekend Shifts | Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced chef looking to earn extra money at weekends? Whether you're looking to pick up additional shifts alongside your current role or want regular weekend work, we have some fantastic opportunities available across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

We are recruiting reliable, experienced chefs to support a wide range of clients, including hotels, healthcare environments, and contract catering sites.

With flexible shifts available on Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy the freedom of agency work while earning competitive hourly rates.

Pay Rates
£14- £17 per hour, depending on experience and assignment.

Requirements
* Minimum 2 years' experience at Chef de Partie level or above
* Confident working across all sections of a kitchen
* Experience with both fresh food and branded catering operations
* Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchen environments
* Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures
* Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
* Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness certificates preferred but not essential
* Enhanced DBS preferred but not essential

The Role
* Flexible Saturday and Sunday shifts available
* Work across a variety of professional kitchen environments
* Short-term cover and ongoing weekend placements
* Preparing and delivering food to high standards
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
* Supporting existing kitchen teams during busy periods

What's In It For You?
* Competitive hourly rates
* Weekly pay
* Holiday pay accrued or pay weekly
* Flexible weekend shifts to fit around your commitments
* Opportunity to work additional shifts during the week if desired
* Variety of assignments across Manchester
* Training certificates and ongoing support from our specialist hospitality team

Already working Monday to Friday and looking to boost your income? Or simply prefer working weekends?
We offer flexible opportunities that fit around your availability, without the commitment of a full-time position.

Interested? Contact Brandon today to discuss our available weekend chef opportunities and get registered!

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