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School Chef (Ongoing Temp Work - Multiple Prestigious Schools) Pay: £12.21-£18.55 per hour Job description: Location: Surrey & Surrounding Areas Job Type: Temporary Ongoing Salary: £12.21 - £18.55 per hour (DOE)+ holiday pay Start Date: Immediate Job Overview We are looking for Skilled Chefs to join our temp team and work across a range of prestigious schools in Surrey and surrounding areas. If you're looking for weekday hours, ongoing temp work, and the chance to make a difference, this is for you. What You'll Do Prepare and cook fresh meals for students and staff Follow school menus and accommodate allergies/dietary needs Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards Work as part of a supportive kitchen team Ensure smooth and efficient service delivery What You Need Experience as a chef in schools, care homes, or high-volume kitchens Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) Not on the Update Service ? We'll process a new one and allow repayment over 2 weeks via payroll Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to complete) Reliability, good communication, and teamwork Why Join Us? Flexible weekday hours (no weekends or evenings) Ongoing, reliable work across top-rated schools Weekly pay and supportive management Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles Apply Now Click "Apply Now" and upload your CV. Please mention: Your current DBS status Your availability Your preferred working areas We do receive a significant number of applications. If you have not been contacted by a member of our team within 10 days of your application, please note that on this occasion you have not be shortlisted for the position. If you are ever in doubt about this, please call our team. By applying to this vacancy, you accept Jade Recruitment Limited's Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found via our website, in turn giving us consent to contact you. Jade Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

School Cook Location: York Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Monday to Friday, term-time only) Break: 30 minutes, unpaid Salary: £15.00 per hour We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Cook to join a friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about preparing and serving nutritious, delicious, and healthy meals for students and staff. We will also consider a highly experienced Catering Assistant who has a proven background as a chef or in a similar professional cooking role. Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of fresh meals in line with school menus and dietary requirements. Ensure all food preparation, handling, and storage adheres to strict food safety and hygiene standards. Manage stock control, including ordering, receiving, and rotating food supplies. Supervise and work effectively with kitchen staff to deliver a high-quality, efficient service. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times. Ensure all meals are prepared and ready for service at the scheduled time. Requirements: Proven experience as a Cook or Chef in a professional catering environment (e.g., school, care home, or restaurant). A valid Enhanced DBS check is essential (or the willingness to apply for one). A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate is required. Excellent knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location: Blackpool Pay Rate: From 15.00 per hour Contract Type: Part-time DBS Check: Required (Enhanced) Are you a skilled and passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role on a temporary basis? We are seeking experienced and motivated chefs to join our team, preparing nutritious and delicious meals for students in schools across Lytham St.Annes/ Blackpool. Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals in line with school dietary guidelines Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and hygiene standards Lead and support kitchen assistants to ensure smooth service Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment Cater for special dietary requirements and allergens What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a chef, ideally in an educational or large-scale catering setting A passion for healthy food and high standards of presentation Strong organisational and leadership skills Flexibility to work across different school sites in Lytham St.Annes/ Blackpool A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay starting from 15.00 Temp basis - ideal for work-life balance A supportive and friendly team environment Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

join Our Team of Temporary Agency Chefs in Crowthorne and Surrounding Areas! Are you a talented chef looking for flexible work opportunities? Look no further! Our agency is seeking skilled chefs to join our dynamic team in Wokingham and the surrounding areas. Starting September 2025 Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: Earn from 15 per hour. Flexible Hours: Choose shifts that fit your schedule. Diverse Work Environments: Gain experience in various kitchens and cuisines, including nursing homes, schools, golf clubs, garden centres, business, and industry. Great Benefits: Enjoy holiday pay, weekly pay, and flexible hours. Supportive Team: Be part of a community that values your skills and growth. Requirements: Proven experience as a chef. Ability to work in fast-paced environments. Strong culinary skills and creativity. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Driving licence advisable. Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent. Level 2 Food Hygiene certification. Strong culinary skills and creativity. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Awareness of manual handling techniques Join us and cook up a storm while enjoying the flexibility you deserve Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

School Cook / Chef Location: Rendlesham IP12 Pay : £13.27 PAYE or £16.79 Umbrella Working hours 08.30- 13:30 Mon-Fri Length : temporary, from 2nd November until 19th December Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, Enhanced DBS and references are required ( we can apply for a new DBS) Are you an experienced Cook/ Chef looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to use your cooking skills to make a real difference every day. Opus People Solutions are excited to recruit on behalf of Vertas Group for an experienced temporary Cook based at School. The role is to cater for approximately 150 meals a day (there are two Food Service Assistants on site as well) and make sure service are delivered to a high standard, and that?set?policies and procedures?are adhered to, prepare weekly menu. Main duties: Supervision of the unit including monitoring hygiene standards, staff training and all day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Undertake and/or lead a team where appropriate in the preparation, cooking and service of the meal. Administrative work, including placing orders, stock control and monitoring of food budgets. Checking and recording the amount, price and condition of all food/non-food deliveries and taking any necessary action required. To take responsibility for the standards of cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen premises and equipment whilst maintaining sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials. We are looking for an experienced cook with Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, who has a sound understanding of current food hygiene practices and legislation, knowledge in preparation and cooking of healthy, high-quality meals for a range of customers needs, great team player, working as part of wider catering team. Sounds good? We'd love to hear from you, please apply now!