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This role is based at Park Mead School. Though you will only work during term time, you will be paid a salary every month including school holidays. This role has a starting salary of 17,683.76 per annum for working 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (equivalent to 13.35 per hour, plus annual leave allowance). Our Offer to You Competitive salary Final salary pension Discounts on various services including food shopping Health and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme Full induction Term time only hours that allow for good work/life balance Training and development opportunities, including a Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification. About the Role Using your passion, creativity and enthusiasm, you will inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients. In addition to using your flair and passion to create great dishes, you will record meal transactions, control and administer stock, order food and sundry supplies, and take responsibility for the day to day running of a smooth kitchen. Your main goal will be to provide school children with tasty, nutritious meals that help them develop healthy bodies and minds. Customer service is at the front and centre of the Twelve15 Vision and Mission. You will be a fantastic communicator with an ability to work with our school clients and our customers to promote the benefits of the service we offer. Your Application Your application should evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A passion and skill for cooking with an ability to deliver high levels of meals in a food production environment Health and Safety Certificate Level 1, and proven understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment Level 2 Food Safety Certificate NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent IT and administrative skills Excellent communication skills (including teamwork, leadership, and customer service) Experience supervising staff and managing a kitchen Experience using catering equipment and the ability to train others Excellent time keeping and flexibility around locations. We'd also love to hear about any other relevant skills, interests, or knowledge that you could bring to the table. Perhaps you have detailed knowledge about allergies, or a particular interest in nutrition. Additionally, if you don't hold these qualifications but have a significant amount of experience catering for large groups of people in a management role, please don't hesitate in applying! To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Why do you think eating healthily is so important for children and what is the impact of a healthy school meal for children? Please tell us about your experience of working in a kitchen, including the part you played in the production of food. What experience do you have supervising / managing staff responsible for producing large quantities of food? Please list any skills and qualifications you have that are relevant to this role. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/05/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Important Information regarding this vacancy Surrey County Council has confirmed that the Twelve15 service is expected to transfer to Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) on 1st September 2026. If you are successful in securing this role and are employed within the Twelve15 service at the point of transfer (1st September 2026), your employment is expected to transfer to HCL under TUPE. This means that your continuity of service and existing terms and conditions of employment that you would be recruited on, would transfer to the new employer. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Brighton College is one of the UK's most prestigious and forward-thinking independent schools and has been recognised nationally as School of the Decade. Founded in 1845, the College has built an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, innovation and an unapologetically ambitious approach to education. The College educates pupils from ages 3 to 18 and operates as a large, dynamic community, combining day and boarding provision. It has consistently ranked at the top of national league tables and is widely regarded as a benchmark for best practice across the independent education sector. 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: Competitive salary Free meals on duty Highly accessible via public transport Secure bike and scooter parking Closed over Christmas and Easter Paid events, summer events, social committee Amazing facilities Work with celeb chefs! 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, Booking 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 Predominantly Monday to Friday day shifts (work 1 weekend in 3) What you'll be doing: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Hospitality Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world's leading food service and facilities management company. More about the role: Working for this prestigious client, we are seeking an experienced and talented Hospitalitty Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients The Hospitality Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH The Hospitality Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Who you are: • Responsible for a range of high-end hospitality events across multiple sites • Must have experience writing and costing menus • Possess the drive and passion to further enhance the food offering • Demonstrate knowledge of current food trends • Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills • Energetic with a passion to do a great job • Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner • A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage • Demonstrates a passion for food • Team Player • Excellent organisation skills • Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers • A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/1205/C/SU House 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!

Barker Ross are recruiting for a Permanent HGV Class 1 RORO/Skip Driver to work for a company based in the NG12 Cotgrave area. (Just off the A46) This permanent position to work for a family run business established for over 20 years, who has a busy recycling depot located in Cotgrave. This is to work alongside a hardworking and dedicated team. Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to be recognised for dedication and commitment? Apply now! Essential to hold a Class 1 licence for minimum of 2 years and have experience with using RORO lorries. Shift pattern and pay rate: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 16.45pm, ideally the successful candidate would be willing to work a 3-week rota for Saturday morning shift 8am - 12noon. (OT rate) Pay rate starts at 14.50 p/h Job Duties The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, delivering and exchanging customer skips on site and transporting them back to their depots. In more detail our HGV Driver is required to; Be competent with vehicles we use - RORO lorries, Artic lorries and Skip lorries Have a polite friendly persona when dealing with customers and must be calm and patient behind the wheel. Deliver, exchange, or collect scrap loads safely from suppliers' sites Deliver loads to customer sites Conduct daily checks on vehicles and report problems accordingly (defect reports) Ensure safety attire and equipment is always used (where applicable). Must ensure all loads are safe before travelling. Complete relevant paperwork required for each load transferred. Occasional yard duties when transport duties are quiet. Any other duties as directed by the Yard Manager / Supervisor Experience: Must have Class 1 license and must be up to date with driver CPC with relevant experience. Delivering loads to and from customers Experience with yard duties The ideal candidate: Will operate safely and effectively in a large industrial environment Will be adaptable to meet business priorities Will have good communication and customer service skills Will be organised, safety conscious and motivated Will be comfortable working outside Benefits: PPE / Overalls provided On site parking Bonus scheme Pension scheme 28 days holiday Closer during Christmas Must be a team player but also show initiative to work individually. Show determination and flexibility with a positive attitude as this is a friendly family run business where staff are the key to their business and service. How to apply for the HGV Class 1 RORO/Skip Driver job role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on (phone number removed) . From the background of: Class 1 Driver, Logistics, Warehouse, Warehouse Operatives, Industrial, Food production, Manufacturer, Factory, Driving, Line Manager, Picking, Packing, Forklift, Fabricator, Order Picker, Packing, Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Supervisor, Welder, Cleaner, Machine Operative, FLT Drivers, Chef, Food, Labourer, Landscaper, General Site Operative. Do you live in Leicester, Whetstone, Enderby, Lutterworth, Coalville, Braunstone, Wigston, Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire. Barker Ross Group 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. 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.

About The Role Chef Manager Be supported and encouraged to be the best that you can be Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark Support Staff (Inner London) Band 7: Full time equivalent circa £35,368 - £41,010; actual pro-rata salary circa dependent on the experience and calibre of candidate. Hours: 36 hours per week Monday - Friday, term time plus two weeks during school holiday periods (41 weeks per year in total) Location: Ark Atwood Primary Academy, Westminster, London Nearest Tube station: Royal Oak (Hammersmith & City, Circle) or Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo) Deadline: Monday 1st June at 10am. Ofsted: Outstanding in all areas (2024). Visits to our school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call . Ark Atwood is passionate about life-changing teaching and instilling an eagerness to learn within our pupils. The success of our staff has led to a rating of outstanding by Ofsted, just two years after opening. In order to help us achieve our vision for success, we are looking for a Chef Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for leading the catering team, creating new exciting menus and leading the food education across the school. You will play a pivotal role in a committed team and make a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. Great importance is placed on the welfare of the pupils, with the catering operation being central to this. As a member of staff at Ark Atwood, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country. Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact the Executive Principal via email Please submit your application online by visiting If you have any technical difficulties, please contact the recruitment team on or . The deadline for applications is Monday 1st June at 10am. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Job Description: Chef Manager Reporting to: Executive Principal. Responsible for: Catering assistants. Start date: September 2026. Location: Ark Atwood Primary Academy, W9 2JY. Contract: Term time + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year), 36 hours per week Monday - Friday. Salary: Ark Support Staff (Inner London) Band 7: Full time equivalent circa £35,368 - £41,010; actual pro-rata salary circa dependent on the experience and calibre of candidate. The Role As Chef Manager you will lead the team responsible for ensuring the highest quality of lunches and afterschool refreshments to around 450 pupils, staff and visitors daily, within pre-agreed budgetary terms. To continuously develop the catering service and education at school through the introduction of innovation and interest, being mindful that all innovation must be to the benefit of the health and well-being of the pupils and the promotion of a healthy well-balanced lifestyle. Key Responsibilities Meal Service: Continuously develop the catering service at school through innovative planning, prioritising the health and well-being of students and the promotion of a healthy well-balanced lifestyle. Be the lead chef when catering for meals, including special events or functions. Draw up a three weekly menu cycle for each term based on suitability for 4 - 11 year old's, seasonality, fresh ingredients and nutritional balance and market initiative. Create individual menus for specific hospitality events. Order all items required for the production of these menus. Manage costs and stock of all areas of food productions, in keeping with the academy's catering budget, recording monthly stock counts and calculate food costs accordingly. Keep a record of all kitchen (not plate) wastage and cost this wastage at the end of each week. Calculate the percentage wasted to total food consumption monthly (target 5%). Finance Management: Ensure that the Catering Department operates at maximum efficiency within budgetary targets to deliver the required level of service at all times. At least one term in advance of the start of the budget financial year, draw up a draft catering budget in conjunction with the Headteacher for discussion. Make revisions and agree final budget against which targets will be set. Monitor financial performance monthly and in a format agreed with the Senior Leadership Team. Any overspends to be either justified or an action plan produced which rectifies the overspend in the following reporting period. Evidence of catering financial best practice to be in place such as recipe/dish costings, cost per head calculations, wastage monitoring and minimum monthly stock-takes. Arrange the working rota cover effectively ensuring that all areas are fully covered and that the labour force is used to best effect both operationally and financially. People Management: To be the primary point of contact for the catering team and to be responsible for all matters relating to the welfare, motivation, achievement of best practice and development of this team. To assist with all interviews for the catering team, appointing new employees as necessary. Ensuring induction training, setting early objectives and acting as a guardian/mentor, as appropriate, for new team members. To conduct annual and mid-year appraisals for the Catering Team, identifying areas for improvement, setting new targets and formulating training plans to improve skills etc. Produce Individual and Group Training Plans and conduct internal training accordingly, noting all training on the Individual Training Record Cards. Organise all internal training for the catering team, producing a comprehensive Training Plan three months prior to the beginning of the following academic year, from the training needs identified at the annual appraisals. Update personnel files accordingly. Operational: Promote exceptional standards of customer service, interacting with customers to receive feedback, to ensure that all services, operate in a friendly and efficient manner at all times Complete daily pre-service checks to ensure that all areas are fully sourced and ready for service Ensure that all members of the kitchen team are aware of their duties, especially during service periods, and the kitchen team are motivated and work closely, to ensure they run smoothly Establish and maintain systems and procedures in all operational areas under your control in order to monitor, maintain and improve upon the standards of the product and service as agreed. Interact with customers at every service period ensuring that the service is running smoothly and that the customers are happy with the service they are receiving. Operate a customer feedback system that allows constructive feedback to be gathered and suggestions to be implemented if practically or financially possible. Acknowledge and respond to all customer feedback. Ensure a set of pre-service checklists that ensures that all areas, whether within the main dining hall or at a function, are fully sourced and ready for the service to commence. Promote exceptional standards of customer service, ensuring that all services, whether core feeding or hospitality, operate in a friendly, smooth and efficient manner at all times. Introduce new service innovations on a regular basis including special days and school-related themes. Ensure with that all members of the catering team are aware of their duties throughout the day, especially during service periods, and that the kitchen team work very closely together during these periods to ensure that they run as smoothly as possible Food safety: Ensure all food is prepared and cooked in accordance with food safety policies Ensure that all records relating to the safe storage, preparation and storage of food are maintained and accessible for inspection at any time. Ensure that all kitchen equipment, work and service areas are maintained and spotlessly clean at all times and that appropriate cleaning schedules are in place, completed and archived. Carry out deep cleans of the kitchen, food storage and dining areas of the school as directed by the Headteacher. Ensure that all food handlers are food safety trained and understand their responsibilities. Health and Safety: To be responsible for all legislative requirements including health, safety, fire and hygiene legislation. To ensure that all staff members are trained and follow safe working practice at all times. Ensure that all catering equipment is safe to use and that all maintenance issues are reported as they arise. Education: To lead on the food education for the school, engaging directly with the pupils in a variety of ways, such as assemblies, cooking classes and staff meetings. . click apply for full job details

About Us At Pharmica, we're shaking up the healthcare industry, making treatment smarter, faster, and more accessible through innovative digital solutions. As one of the UK's leading online pharmacies, we combine cutting-edge technology with compelling content to educate, engage, and empower our audience. Now, we are looking for a creative and driven Social Media Content Executive to join our vibrant team and take ownership of Pharmica's digital content strategy and social media presence. About the Role This is not just another social media role. You will be the face of Pharmica's social media channels, creating and delivering daily content that educates, entertains, and builds our community. From planning and filming to editing and posting, you'll own the full content lifecycle and be comfortable stepping in front of the camera to bring our brand to life. You'll be the creative force behind our social media growth by crafting scroll-stopping videos, developing content calendars, and driving a consistent daily posting schedule across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Working alongside our brilliant Digital Marketing Team, you'll help position Pharmica as a trusted, engaging voice in digital healthcare. What You'll Be Doing Be the on-screen face of Pharmica's social media content, confidently presenting to camera across a variety of formats Plan, film, edit, and publish daily content across all social media platforms Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent and engaging posting schedule Create engaging video content, including short-form videos, reels, animations, behind-the-scenes footage, educational pieces, and trending formats Lead and grow our social media presence, experiment with new formats, engage audiences, and optimise strategies to boost reach Collaborate with UGC creators and influencers to supplement our content strategy with authentic, community-driven content Use data-driven insights to refine and enhance content strategies for maximum engagement Manage PR initiatives, press releases, and media outreach to elevate our brand visibility Work alongside the Digital Marketing Team to craft promotional campaigns Monitor campaign performance, using analytics to inform and improve future content strategies What We're Looking For A confident, camera-ready personality who is comfortable being the face of a brand on social media Creative storyteller who is passionate about social media trends, video content, and brand building Strong video production skills and be able to plan, shoot, and edit content independently using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, CapCut, or equivalent Proven ability to maintain a high-volume, consistent posting schedule across multiple platforms Strong understanding of digital marketing metrics and ability to interpret data for strategic decisions Experience working with UGC creators and managing influencer partnerships is a plus Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Bonus Points If You Have Experience in health, wellness, or pharmaceutical content marketing Knowledge of SEO, paid advertising, or e-commerce platforms Previous experience working in a fast-paced agency or startup environment An existing portfolio of on-camera social media content Perks & Benefits Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year Full-time, Permanent Monday - Friday Central London (WC1X) office with spectacular views of the city and within walking distance from various underground and train stations such as Russell Square, Chancery Lane, King's Cross and Farringdon Fun and friendly office environment (table football, fruit bowls, cakes and snacks, drinks fridge, etc.) Regular socials Pension scheme Employee discount Free parking BlueLightCard eligibility Excellent mentorship and career development Private Medical Insurance (activated after probation), with rewards including: Amazon Prime Membership Weekly drink at Café Nero Up to 50% off gym memberships: PureGym, Virgin Active, Nuffield Health Discounted Apple Watch Up to 40% off fitness trackers and smartwatches from Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, Polar and Withings Discounted cinema tickets (Vue, ODEON) 30% off Merlin Attractions (Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, etc.) Up to 20% off on up to 4 hotel bookings a year with Expedia Discounts on Waitrose shopping and healthy food boxes (Mindful Chef) 75% off selected Champneys Spa Breaks Vitality American Express Credit Card (get up to 2% cashback) Rakuten TV on-demand movie rentals 30-day Deliveroo Plus Gold Membership Weekly discounts at Itsu Amazon Gift Card (£5 or £10 gift card each month) Up to 25% discount with luxury hotel, Mr & Mrs Smith GymShark and SportsShoes discounts 12 months Fiit Membership 25% off selected full priced bikes or 15% off selected Turbo e-bikes, as well as discounts on equipment WeightWatchers Premium membership for 6 months for £30 12-month subscription with Headspace Up to £1,026 cashback on a Peloton Cross Training Tread, or up to £630 cashback on a Peloton Cross Training Bike or Cross Training Bike+ Free Allen Carr Easyway stop smoking programme worth up to £379 with the option to attend one programme at over 40 centres nationwide

Role: Lead Pastry Chef Location: Henley on Thames Salary / Rate of pay: 36000 Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a unique property in Oxfordshire who are looking for a Staff Chef to join their team. What's in it for you? Live-in accommodation Free staff meals On site laundry facilities Bonus opportunities Training & development opportunities Great career progression Friends and Family Discounts Free use of Facilities Life assurance Tips Scheme Why choose our Client? If you still needed a reason after that list of benefits then how about a Monday to Friday work week and 8am to 4pm hours? This property is an icon in the local area and attracts an international clientele. They have a wide range of food outlets from high end casual dining to bar food and fine dining as well as hosting world famous events during the summer. Surely you want to be a part of this? What's involved? As Lead Pastry Chef you will have one of the most varied roles in the kitchen looking after the production of desserts, canapes, petit fors, cakes, scones and breads to name a few. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef and responsible for the other Pastry Chefs you will be able to show off your flair and imagination both in presentation and flavours. Sound like the role for you? T hen we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this lead Pastry Chef role in Henley on Thames Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Rob Cotton Job Number: (phone number removed)/ INDCHEFS Job Role: Lead Pastry Chef Location: Oxfordshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job: Product Developer Location: Worksop Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have a permanent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Manton Wood! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date.

Job Title: Head Chef Reporting To: Kitchen Manager Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Felix s Kitchen, Unit 12 & 14 Thomas Road Industrial Estate Poplar E14 7BN Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 6, between Monday to Saturday. Any 8.5 hours between 07:30 and 20:00 Our Vision: A UK where No good food goes to waste . The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry. The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives. The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK. Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy. Purpose of the Job We are looking for the Head Chef to play a key role leading the team at Felix s Kitchen to continue and grow on the success of the last four years of operations. Felix s Kitchen opened in 2021 and has grown its impact and output since then, to now be a one-of-a-kind kitchen producing 4.5-5 thousand ready meals 6 days a week made entirely from surplus ingredients. No two days will ever be the same, we work with surplus ingredients meaning each dish is unique and based on the incredible seasonal surplus ingredients we have received into out Poplar Depot based next to the kitchen. We have a core team of staff who run the operation but our work force in made up volunteers who support all aspects of our kitchen operations. The new Head Chef will line manage the chef team of roughly 10 people and be working in our main production kitchen every day, leading the team from the front, setting the standards and organising the days production. Whilst managing, planning and leading are the core of the role it is a hands-on role working in the kitchen to achieve the daily production targets and cooking new recipes each day. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the Kitchen side of the operation on a day-to-day basis, setting the prep and cooking schedules for the day(s) ahead Support the team from the front in delivering the days output objectives and problem solving across the kitchen operation Line Manage the Kitchen team, focussed on the daily management but also working on people and team management alongside the kitchen manager Work alongside the kitchen management team to ensure all H&S, Food Safety and HACCP standards are met Participate in all external Health & Safety and Food Safety audits and carry out internal audits/checklist Be responsible for all safety paperwork and monitoring information from the kitchen operations Be accountable for the creation of unique recipe and spec sheets every day and managing the team to do so Create and monitor the packing list for the packing team to produce the final meal products, ensuring accurate labelling and allergen information is given Monitor and control inbound food supplies, ensuring the ingredients are used effectively and safely Maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen and food storage areas Working alongside the kitchen manager on improving quality, quantity and consistency of Felix Meals Ensure the team can provide a hot lunch for the staff at Poplar each day from our surplus ingredients Working to support the volunteers in the kitchen, with hands on instructions and overall experience management Support the Chef Trainer in the execution of our Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. Recruitment timeline We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.

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: 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, Booking 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 Working 5 out of 7 days Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School Compass Group is the leading provider of catering and support services in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service solutions by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. And our people are even better! We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today's trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be leading a large team of individuals that supports high quality food, in a exceptional environment that promotes passion and enthusiasm, along with passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join a great existing team at this prospective and prestigious contract, helping us to further enhance the food offer working alongside the senior leadership team on site. This is busy and challenging role, and requires exceptionally talented individuals. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary. More about the role: The Executive Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events Responsible for all aspects of food safety, H&S and COSHH The Executive Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Who you are: Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them. Have great people skills and able to communicate at all levels, lead, develop, train, motivate and inspire a large team. Show a real passion for food whilst demonstrating excellent customer service. Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends Superb culinary skills Excellent financial understanding High standards and be quality driven Excellent organisational skills A 'Can do' attitude and hands on approach About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com R/SU House 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!

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 Free meals Free on-site gym Onsite free car parking Free onsite swimming pool access 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, Booking 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 Fantastic opportunity at a prestigious Independent School. What you'll be doing: Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. This is a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment that also offers a great work life balance. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary. More about the role: Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets. Who you are: Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills Energetic with a passion to do a great job Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage Demonstrates a passion for food Team Player Excellent organisation skills Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/1405/C/SU House 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!

Chef Manager Daytime Hospitality Operation Garden Centre Restaurant Group Up to £32,000, based on experience) A standout opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager to take full ownership of a thriving daytime hospitality operation, leading both kitchen and front-of-house teams in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This Chef Manager role offers the rare chance to step into a genuinely balanced operation with no evening work, sociable daytime hours, and the backing of a large, growing hospitality group that continues to invest heavily in its people and sites. It s a position where strong leadership, great food standards, and operational control come together with real autonomy to shape performance and culture. As Chef Manager, you will take charge of the full site operation, overseeing both kitchen production and front-of-house service to ensure seamless delivery from pass to plate. This is a highly visible Chef Manager role where you will be present on the floor and in the kitchen, guiding teams through busy service periods, maintaining consistent food quality, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you will manage rotas, labour planning, stock control, and compliance, while also driving team development and performance across both departments. This Chef Manager position is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of operations, balancing commercial focus with a passion for food and service. Why this Chef Manager opportunity stands out: Sociable daytime hours no evenings Up to £32,000 Autonomy to lead both kitchen and front-of-house operations Strong focus on work-life balance within a busy, rewarding environment Opportunities for progression across a large and expanding hospitality group This Chef Manager role sits within a well-established and fast-growing garden centre hospitality group known for creating vibrant destinations that combine quality food, retail, and customer experience. The business prides itself on investing in its teams, encouraging ideas, and building long-term careers rather than short-term roles. As Chef Manager, you will be joining a supportive leadership structure that values operational excellence while giving you the freedom to run your site like your own. If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking for a fresh challenge where you can truly lead from the front, influence both kitchen and service, and build a strong, motivated team within a respected and growing business, this could be the perfect next step in your hospitality leadership career.

About us: The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Afternoon Pastry Assistant. As a Pastry Assistant, you will make our award-winning pastries using methods of mixing, baking, scaling and shaping. This job is for you if you like a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in a team. Contracted hours: 45 hours - Full Time (overtime is optional) Contract Type: Full-Time Working Hours: 7am - 4pm Hourly rate of £12.25/hour Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7 Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live within a 5-mile radius, this job is for you Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Assisting in the preparation and production of pastries and desserts following our artisan methods Measuring and mixing ingredients accurately according to recipes Supporting the Pastry Chefs in daily operations and special orders Ensuring a clean, organised, and food-safe working environment Keeping up with production targets while maintaining our high standards Helping with packing and labelling as needed Our people tell us you'll be a great addition to the team if you are Passionate about food and eager to learn the art of pastry making Reliable, punctual, and happy to work as part of a close-knit team Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen or production environment Detail-oriented and committed to quality in everything you do Open to early starts or flexible working hours when required Previous pastry or bakery experience is a plus, but not essential! We'll teach you the rest What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Our Values: We care about Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We care about Baking: At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We care about each other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We care about community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious, high-quality food. We care about nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.

Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join a rapidly growing digital engineering team delivering cutting edge solutions across a diverse portfolio of clients.This is hands on applying your deep engineering and architectural expertise to design, build, and evolve scalable platform solutions that drive digital transformation within some of the UK's most exciting organisations.Collaborating closely with highly skilled, cross functional teams, you will work alongside engineers, architects, and product specialists to push boundaries and deliver impactful, high quality outcomes. Key responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines Contribute across the full software development life cycle Provide technical leadership and input into system and architecture design Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Write clean, well documented code and contribute to technical documentation Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues Continuously improve platform performance, security, and reliability Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation and adoption Communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Strong experience designing and managing cloud native platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Hands-on expertise with services such as: Compute Engine, GKE (Kubernetes), Cloud Storage VPC networking, IAM, Cloud Functions Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform) Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build) Proficiency in Scripting/programming (eg, Python, Bash, Go) Experience with containerisation & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management Experience with monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar) Strong Git/version control experience Exposure to the following skills is advantageous but not essential: - Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, on-premise). Exposure to service mesh technologies (eg, Istio, Linkerd) and configuration management tools (eg, Chef, Puppet). Knowledge of site reliability engineering (SRE) principles and practices. Familiarity with GCP AI/ML services (AI Platform, AutoML). In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and a market leading benefits package in a flexible, hybrid working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.