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Relief Chef | Flexible Agency Work | Immediate Start
€18 - €20
Catering
Dublin City Centre
Relief Chef | Dublin | Flexible Shifts | Weekly Pay
Earn €18-€20 per hour + Enhanced Sunday Rates
Excel Recruitment is seeking skilled and dependable Relief Chefs for ongoing temporary assignments across Dublin and Co. Dublin.
We work with a diverse portfolio of clients including healthcare facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, staff restaurants, contract catering units, hotels, and event venues. With a steady flow of shifts available, this is an excellent opportunity for chefs who enjoy variety, flexibility, and competitive earnings.
Whether you’re looking for full-time temporary work, additional shifts around your current role, or greater control over your schedule, we can offer opportunities that fit around your availability.
Why Join the Excel Recruitment Relief Team?
✔ Competitive hourly rates of €18-€20 per hour
✔ Enhanced Sunday premiums
✔ Weekly pay directly into your account
✔ Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
✔ Daytime, evening, and weekend work available
✔ Opportunity to work across a range of professional kitchen environments
✔ Consistent temporary assignments throughout the year
✔ Potential pathways into long-term and permanent roles
✔ Dedicated support from an experienced hospitality recruitment team
✔ Enhanced Sunday premiums
✔ Weekly pay directly into your account
✔ Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
✔ Daytime, evening, and weekend work available
✔ Opportunity to work across a range of professional kitchen environments
✔ Consistent temporary assignments throughout the year
✔ Potential pathways into long-term and permanent roles
✔ Dedicated support from an experienced hospitality recruitment team
The Role
As a Relief Chef, you’ll support kitchen teams during busy periods, planned leave cover, and staffing shortages while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
- Prepare and cook fresh meals to a consistently high standard
- Ensure food is delivered efficiently during service periods
- Follow all HACCP and food safety procedures
- Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment
- Assist with stock rotation, storage, and waste control
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and catering teams
- Adapt quickly to different sites and kitchen operations
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
- Experience within healthcare, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or contract catering is desirable
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage service demands
- A reliable, flexible, and professional approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Own transport is advantageous for some locations
If you’re an experienced Chef who enjoys flexibility, variety, and excellent rates of pay, we’d love to hear from you.
Flexible Work – Weekly Pay – Premium Rates – Immediate Opportunities Available
