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We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chef or Chef Manager to join the catering team at Hawthorns Nursery and Prep School. With expanding pupil numbers and a vibrant school community, we are looking for someone who can deliver high-quality food and exceptional service every day. This is a 52-week contract, supporting both the daily feeding of our nursery pupils and a range of hospitality events throughout the year. Working predominantly Monday to Friday, you will operate alongside the Head Chef to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. You will play a key role in menu delivery, food safety, team support, and maintaining high standards across all service areas. This role is ideal for a strong, confident chef who is ready to take ownership, bring fresh ideas, and thrive in a dynamic school environment. If you are passionate about great food, enjoy working with a supportive team, and want to be part of an amazing school community, this is a great next step in your career. More about the role: Good Chef Skills Good knowledge and experience of working with food People Management Communication Results Orientation Holding others accountable Understanding Customers Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment Basic Food Hygiene certificate Experience of leading and managing a small team of people Minimum 2 years catering experience Excellent financial acumen I.T literate About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2111/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Class 1 Personnel are hiring Chef De Partie for a beautiful Co-educational Boarding School in southeast of Reading. Morning and afternoon shifts between (Apply online only or (Apply online only from 5 days a week start immediate RG45 area. Rate of Pay: 15-15.5 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (Weekend availability) Contract Type: Permanent-Full Time Convenient access to public transport, with a train station situated close to the site. On site parking is available for those who drive. Staff will receive full uniform, and meals are provided during working hours. Workplace: A large independent education campus located in the surrounding area. Working in a team of 25 chefs in a private school catering for around 1200 students. Key Responsibilities: Service Efficiency : Manage your section during service, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of all dishes, particularly during peak service periods and special events. Food Safety & Hygiene : Maintain strict adherence to HACCP guidelines, ensuring proper handling, storage, and preparation of ingredients to uphold food safety and hygiene standards. Workstation Organisation : Keep your station clean, organised, and fully equipped for service. Prepare meals efficiently and monitor stock levels to ensure smooth service operations. Team Collaboration : Work cohesively with the kitchen brigade to maintain a coordinated workflow, supporting junior team members and fostering a positive, efficient kitchen environment. Inventory & Stock Management : Assist with stock control, monitor ingredient levels, and help with ordering to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality ingredients. Quality Control : Ensure all dishes are prepared to the exact standard, with attention to flavour, texture, and presentation. Cost Management & Waste Reduction : Help control food costs by following portioning guidelines, minimising waste, and ensuring efficient use of resources. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Culinary Techniques Food Safety Nutritional Guidelines Time Management Teamwork & Communication Attention to Detail Inventory Management Health & Safety Compliance What we offer: Access to a digital well-being hub offering a wide range of tools and guidance to support mental and emotional health. An employee rewards platform offering continuous discounts and special offers, with the option to share benefits with family and friends, plus the availability of a cashback payment card. A life cover benefit that provides financial support to nominated dependant's if an employee passes away while still employed. An employee rewards platform offering special deals, shareable benefits, cashback, and life cover support for dependents. A broad selection of training programmes and development resources to support career progression and personal growth. A cycling scheme that helps employees choose healthier travel options while reducing their environmental impact. A workplace culture that embraces flexibility and encourages a balanced approach to work and life. Due to the nature of this role, successful applicant must adhere to full referencing and be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS. Successful candidate must have availability across the week. Offer of positions is subject to completion of the necessary training for the role. Your work keeps plates full and customers happy. Join us on our culinary adventure!

If you want sociable hours, weekday options and the chance to work across some of London s most reliable catering sites, this is your next move. Contract Catering gives you genuine work life balance with full rota control and weekly pay. What you get £15 to £20 per hour depending on role and experience Weekly pay PAYE with holiday pay accrued A variety of shift patterns to suit you Day shifts, Monday to Friday Full time, part time, evenings and weekends available Consistent, reliable work in Central London and surrounding areas Venues You Could Work In Schools Offices Care homes Leisure facilities Banqueting and events Festivals Sporting venues Fine dining Restaurants and pubs Who this suits Chefs who want better balance Chefs from any hospitality background People who want variety and dependable income Anyone with a great attitude and proven kitchen experience For over 20 years Jubilee has supported thousands of chefs into temporary and ongoing roles nationwide. If you want steady hours, flexible shifts and a better quality of life, hit apply and we will get you started.

Role: Business Development Chef Salary: Excellent Salary / Package plus Great Benefits Location: Woking / Guildford At Impact Food Group , we're more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We're driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food click apply for full job details

Job title: DBS Chef Location: South Yorkshire Contract type: Temp Starting on: Immediate start available Rate of pay: Mon- Fri from 16.00 + Holiday pay per hour Weekends from 17.00 per hour + Holiday pay per hour Are you wanting to choose the hours you work and be paid for every hour you work? Do you enjoy working in a variety of different kitchens gaining experience in all sectors of our industry? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you. The role: You will be working for one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies providing chefs cover to a variety of catering and hospitality business. Our clients are: Hotels, Golf clubs, Sporting Venues, Private clubs, Garden centres, Retirement villages, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Pubs, and Restaurants along with many other catering and hospitality venues. As a chef, you will work in different venues providing vital cover to ensure that our clients can provide a great food offer to their customers. Benefits: Paid weekly Hourly Pay Flexible working hours Free meals whilst on duty Free Parking available in most locations Opportunities to gain experience in diverse venues Key information: Immediate Start Choose your working days and we will match you with suitable shifts Work Monday to Friday or just weekends - The choice is yours. Variety of shift patterns available for full time and part time hours Key responsibilities include: Knowledge and ability to independently and effectively run the kitchen The ability to supervise, engage and teach Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants The ability to delegate tasks appropriately Ability to work without close supervision and deliver quality work Strong ability to produce good quality food and first-rate culinary skills Strong organisational skills An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Good maths/numeracy skills Good oral communication with all members of the team Prepare, cook and present food as per your station Prepare food to ordering during service as per your station/section e.g. meat, fish, vegetables, pastry, butchery, sauces, grill, starches, starters, fry, pantry and roast Ensure you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety practises in the kitchen Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins As a Chef you will be/have: Strong attention to detail Enthusiasm and willingness to develop your own skills and knowledge, plus those around you Flexible and have a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes Good team management skills Team player qualities and the ability to work well with staff at all levels in the kitchen Positive and approachable manner Able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen A cool/calm/level head when under pressure and during a busy service In the care sector need a basic awareness of allergens, special diets, portion control and recipe costings Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 in Catering NVQ/SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Enhanced DBS Level 2 Food Safety Awards Minimum 1 year's relevant experience Awareness of manual handling techniques Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety Experience of kitchen equipment including different knives Understandable level of English spoken and written Any health and safety and food hygiene courses Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Role: Business Development Chef Salary: Excellent Salary / Package plus Great Benefits Location: Woking / Guildford At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands ; Innovate, Cucina, Hutchison and Chapter One , we cater for over 600,000 students. As an organisation we are 900+ sites, with continued growth year on year. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Business Development Chef to join the team. Reporting to our Food Director you will joining a growing Food team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing Sales Presentations & Business Retention Preparing and presenting in their region (and supporting neighbouring presentations.) Retention supporting with added value and business retention presentations Including auditing and development plans for the sites. Deliver a centre of excellence For each brand support and develop the food offer (in line with the Brand Standards) Implement a PVR Highest standards of Health and Safety, and food safety. Hosting schools that are struggling to maintain standards to develop teams. Mobilisation support doing site visits and driving brand standard audits. Identifying Talent Building a team to support with presentations. Pipelining future talent in the business and supporting growth from the Regional Support Chefs. Food Development Pressure testing recipes. Localising the offer to fit the needs of the business to ensure local sales are not being missed due to regional demands. Hospitality cover/support driving more sales in this area. What we are looking for Formal culinary qualification NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent with 3 years experience in a similar role. Computer literate, Microsoft office programmes (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint), alongside our Catering management systems. A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost controls and operations. Excellent leadership, communication (both in person and on email and teams), and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary Bonus payable upon team hitting target 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Chef de Partie - Independent School 28k 39 weeks per year Monday to Friday Leatherhead We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie for a prestigious independent school based in Leatherhead. This role will require an enthusiastic chef willing to work a variety of hours and possibly evenings. In the role you will be expected to: Work professionally, efficiently, and safely at all times in line with company policy Have a good eye for detail, presenting food to the client's specification Take the initiative and go the extra mile Be passionate about food, service and willing to learn new skills Have a positive attitude and work well individually and as part of the team Benefits: Pension benefits Permanent contract with a national contract caterer Required skills / experience: Experience as a CDP You will also be expected to have a City & Guilds culinary qualification or equivalent experience At least a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate Passion for hospitality and service If you are interested in this role, please apply Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Role: Operations Manager Salary: £50,000 - £52,500 plus Car Allowance, Bonus & Great Benefits Location: Weybridge / Woking / Chertsey At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands ; Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 600,000 students. To find out more visit our website Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Operations Manager to join the team- this role is overseeing a portfolio of schools. This role is a field based role, so you will need to be prepared to travel to support your teams out in the business. The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced multisite Operations Manager with a background in an excellent food catering services to join our business. Can you Manage, inspire, and engage our teams? Meet with clients to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external individuals, service providers, suppliers, and businesses Demonstrate passion and knowledge of great contemporary fresh food and service Deliver exceptional senior management operations in a contract catering environment for a range of senior clients with exceptional standards. Demonstrate strong motivation skills with a lead by example approach Deliver financial management skills - commercial and fixed price What can you bring? The experience and knowledge we are looking for includes. A background as an Area Manager/ Operation's Manager within a contract catering or a retail catering environment you will have managed at least 8 sites; Day to day management and guidance of the chef managers running the sites including in supporting with client relationships, Recruitment and HR matters. You will be comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the board room. We are after a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised manager; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively. You won t be afraid of the Office suite and will be a dab hand at producing spreadsheets and presentations to show how well you re doing. What we d love to give you Competitive salary up to £52.5k+ plus a Car Allowance (£5760) 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Life assurance & company pension scheme. BUPA Healthcare Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

Chef - Elderly Care Home, Mere near Warminster, Wiltshire Are you ready to bring your culinary creativity to a role where every meal makes a meaningful difference? We're looking for a talented Chef to join our brand new team at a our residential care home close to Shaftesbury near to Warminister . You don't need previous care home experience we'll provide full training and ongoing support. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your cooking skills to brighten lives every day. The Ingredients for Success Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 4 days per week, with alternate weekends off (great work-life balance!) Environment: A welcoming, homely elderly care home where you can get to know residents and make a real difference - for those with and without dementias. Support: Full training provided ideal for chefs from hospitality, school, or nursery catering backgrounds. What We're Looking For A passion for creating wholesome, home-cooked meals that bring joy to others Experience as a Chef, Cook, or in catering (advantageous but not essential) A caring, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to support older adults A valid DBS check (we'll guide you through the process if needed) NO sponsorships is available for this role What's On the Menu for You A rewarding role where your food makes a daily difference A supportive, close-knit team where you'll feel valued and appreciated Opportunities for training and personal development A calm, community-focused workplace with a positive atmosphere Apply Now Interviews are taking place next week , so don't wait send us your application today! Join a team where care, creativity, and community come together to make every mealtime special.

We're recruiting DBS Chefs to support schools and care homes across Gloucester and the wider Gloucestershire area. If you want steady weekday hours, daytime shifts and proper hourly pay, this is a great opportunity to secure reliable, well-balanced work. These kitchens for DBS Chefs offer routine, structure and a calmer pace - giving you predictable weeks while still letting you focus on the cookin click apply for full job details

Sous Chef Great Work-Life Balance 32,500 per year Set shift times (Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, Term Time + 45 days) We are currently supporting an independent school in Ascot, catering for approximately (Apply online only) students, and seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dedicated catering team. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for daily services as well as occasional hospitality events. You'll take pride in producing nutritious, seasonal dishes while maintaining excellent food safety, presentation, and organisational standards. This role offers an exceptional work-life balance with structured daytime shifts and a term-time focused contract. A fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef looking for stability, creativity, and a supportive environment. Apply today! Benefits include: Permanent term-time contract 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and free closure days between Christmas and New Year A contributory pension scheme Comprehensive wellbeing support On-site parking and access to Cycle-to-Work scheme Flexible working Lunch provided for staff working either side of lunchtime Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression High street and online discount scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Scheme 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.