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Prep Chef

J3656
  • £16 to £18 Per: hour + Benefits: Weekly pay, onsite parking
  • Whiteley, South East,
  • Temporary
Prep Chef - Temporary Role
 
Location: Gosport
Pay Rate:
  • £16.00 per hour (Monday to Friday)
  • £18.00 per hour (Weekends)
Start Date: 28/10/2026
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts across a 7-day operation
  • 05:00 - 13:00
  • 13:00 - 21:00
 
About the Role
 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Prep Chef to support a military operation based in Gosport. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with strong food preparation experience who is comfortable working in a busy, professional kitchen environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
  • Prepare ingredients and food items to required specifications.
  • Support the kitchen team with daily food preparation tasks.
  • Ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently and to high standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area at all times.
  • Follow recipes, portion controls and kitchen procedures.
  • Assist with stock rotation and storage of ingredients.
  • Adhere to all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
  • Support the wider catering team during busy service periods.
 
Requirements
 
  • Previous experience working as a Prep Chef or within a professional kitchen environment.
  • Confident carrying out food preparation in a busy catering setting.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen best practices.
  • Must hold a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach to working shifts across a 7-day operation.
  • Due to the location and shift start times, candidates should have their own transport or live within easy commuting distance of Gosport.
  • Free parking is available on site.
 
What's on Offer?
 
  • £16.00 per hour (Monday to Friday).
  • £18.00 per hour (Weekends).
  • On-site parking.
  • Immediate start available from 28/10/2026.
  • Opportunity to support an important military operation.
  • Temporary assignment.
 
Apply Now
To apply, please use the application link provided or email your CV to eastleigh@meridianbs.co.uk.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment business for this vacancy.
Emma Brotherton Operations Manager 023 8000 2315

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