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Do you have experience of working as a chef within a kitchen and you are keen to work closely with an experienced and talent Head Chef in a permanent role? Are you based locally to Bedford, looking for a part time role working a mixture of evenings and weekends? If so, our established hospitality business client based in Bedford is keen for you to apply now! Due to growth, our client is keen to recruit an additional Chef to help with expansion plans and increased levels of business. The Role: As the Chef you will be working closely with the Head Chef and wider catering team. This varied role will cover all aspects of working within a kitchen, the Head Chef has a proven track record of supporting the kitchen team for them to develop their skills and to progress their career. Working as a team you will be pitching in where needed throughout the whole process of preparing cooking and running the kitchen. Using fresh produce is their focus, as well as delivering the very best quality meals for their loyal and ever-growing customer base. This is a part time Chef role working 20 + hours per week, which will include evenings and weekends, with overtime available. The Person: You will have at least 2 years' experience of working within a Kitchen/ Catering setting as a chef A team player with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills Based locally to Bedford you will be reliable and flexible A desire to improve and develop your catering skills Ability to work under pressure independently and as part of the team Our client is offering a salary of £13 - £14 per hour with overtime regularly available. If you have the kitchen/ catering experience we are looking for then apply now or contact Dominic Quirke directly at Advancing People for a swift interview! Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.

Catering / Deli Assistant (Food Retail & Preparation) Are you passionate about great food and quality produce? We're looking for a friendly, hardworking individual to join our busy and growing food team. This is a varied hands-on role that could suit: A Catering Assistant looking for a fresh challenge A Deli Assistant with food retail experience An experienced Chef seeking more sociable hours Anyone with strong knife skills and a passion for food preparation The successful candidate will be involved in a range of duties including: Preparing and presenting fresh food products Serving customers and providing excellent service Assisting with deli and food counter operations Supporting food preparation and butchery activities Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene Working as part of a close-knit and friendly team What we're looking for: Previous experience in catering, deli, food retail, hospitality or kitchen environments Good knife skills and confidence handling fresh ingredients A positive attitude and strong work ethic Excellent customer service skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment What we offer: Competitive pay based on experience Daytime working hours Staff discounts A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities to develop your skills across multiple areas of the business If you enjoy working with quality food and take pride in delivering excellent customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your experience.

Cook / Commis Chef In a truly stunning Retirement Village Permanent - 40hrs or 48hrs per week over 4 days ( 4 x 10 or 4 x 12 hour shifts) Aston on Trent DE72 £13.30hr Plus £1,000 welcome bonus Rated 9 / 10 by CareHome Shift Pattern: 40 or 48 hours per week (occasional Evenings if an event is on) Working in an Elderly Nursing Care Home and Retirement Village, mostly in an onsite Café Bar click apply for full job details

Location: Manchester Airport, Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef with strong knowledge of authentic Pakistani cuisine to join our team at Manchester Airport. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced airport environment, preparing high-quality meals for a diverse range of customers. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Pakistani dishes to a high standard. Develop and maintain menu items that reflect traditional Pakistani flavours and cooking techniques. Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and served in accordance with company standards. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health, and safety. Manage food stock, storage, and ordering requirements. Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality and consistency. Assist with menu planning and introducing new dishes. Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and airport operational requirements. Requirements Proven experience as a Chef specialising in Pakistani cuisine. Strong knowledge of traditional Pakistani recipes, spices, and cooking methods. Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes including curries, biryanis, kebabs, naan breads, and vegetarian options. Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher preferred). Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work well within a team and under pressure. Right to work in the UK. Desirable Skills Experience working in restaurants, catering, hotels, or airport food outlets. Knowledge of menu costing and stock control. Basic English communication skills. What We Offer Competitive salary. Opportunities for training and career development. Friendly and supportive working environment.

Relief Chefs Needed in Wigan - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay rates Opportunity to work in diverse and rewarding environments Own transport is a plus, but most locations are easily accessible via public transport Apply today for immediate consideration! This role is available immediately. Please note that all of our positions are temporary and flexible; Berry Recruitment does not offer full-time, permanent roles. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Chef Manager - Andover, Hampshire £40,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a busy client site in Andover. This is a hands-on role overseeing a fresh food operation serving breakfast and lunch daily, alongside occasional hospitality events. Offering a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, this position would suit an established Chef Manager or a strong Head Chef looking to progress. The Role Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including food preparation and service Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high standards Plan menus and manage dietary and allergen requirements Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, P&L and reporting Ensure food quality, presentation and service consistently meet client expectations Maintain compliance with food safety and health & safety standards About You Previous experience as a Chef Manager, or a Head Chef ready for the next step Strong fresh food background with excellent culinary skills Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and costs Organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure Excellent communication and client-facing skills Positive, flexible and hands-on approach What's on Offer Salary of £40,000 Monday to Friday working pattern 40-hour working week Excellent work-life balance Opportunity to run and develop a successful catering operation Apply now for immediate consideration. Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy IND7

Job Title: Chef Pub Restaurant (Temporary, Immediate Start) Location: Outskirts of Cambridge Hours: Split shifts 12 30 & 18 00, Monday to Saturday Employment Type: Ongoing Temporary About Us: We are a welcoming pub restaurant on the outskirts of Cambridge, known for serving hearty, high-quality dishes in a friendly atmosphere. We take pride in our locally sourced ingredients and creating meals that keep our customers coming back. Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our team. You will work split shifts, preparing and cooking meals for both lunch and dinner services. This is a hands-on role that requires efficiency, creativity, and a passion for delivering delicious food. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard during lunch and dinner services. Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all menu items. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment at all times. Assist with stock control, ingredient preparation, and kitchen inventory. Follow all health and safety, and food hygiene standards. Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service. Requirements: Previous experience as a chef in a busy pub or restaurant environment. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in split shift patterns. Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices. Creativity and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation. Reliable, punctual, and a team player. Benefits: Immediate start in a friendly, supportive environment. Opportunity for ongoing temporary work with potential for longer-term arrangements. Staff discounts on food and beverages. How to Apply: Please apply online for more information please contact Stewart Bendon on (phone number removed) INDHUN

Chef de partie required for a Great standard Restaurant & Hotel in the Cotswolds, with live in available if required. This kitchen uses fresh food, high standards, 37k basic salary + 3000 service charge & live in. chef de partie package is 40k The role we are looking for a chef de partie from a fresh food background to run one of the sections in the kitchen. You will ensure your section is ready for service, prep your fridge and cook in service to a good rosette level. This role will include all the normal chef de partie duties. Experience We are looking for a chef de partie with good knife skills, use fresh food, from a rosette background. Chef de partie - package 40k 37,000 + (Apply online only) service/tips Live per month inc bills Cotswolds area Live in if required parking available Next Step: HtE RECRUITMENT ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT CHEF JOB. HtE Recruitment is a National Hospitality and Catering agency, Since 2007 HtE Recruitment have placed 100s of chefs like you into full time positions within Hotels, Restaurants, Michelin Restaurants, Rosette Restaurants and Gastro pubs. We have a wide range of Demi Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions. When you apply for this advert, we will send a request to keep your CV on our database so we can be in contact about your application and other suitable positions. HtE Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this permanent position.

Assistant Development Chef £28,000 - £31,000 ?Leicestershire Food Manufacturing Job ref: 9065 The company This is a successful family-owned food manufacturing organisation which has grown rapidly and aspires to accelerate this growth over the coming years. Currently a single-site operation, there are plans to move to multi-site to manage the increasing demand. This exciting new role brings with it the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and members of the senior team to develop and drive the people strategy to ensure success of the organisation with the growth plans in place. About the job As Assistant Development Chef you will be assisting the NPD Development Chef in creating new products through demand and innovation whilst maintaining the high standards that the company are famous for. Your expertise will be used to work on specific briefs as well as originating menu ideas to target new business. Key tasks Scale up the recipes and review the processes for bulk preparation and production then instructing and training their team of cooks. React to customer demands and blue skying new ideas whilst researching new ingredients and trends. Assist the NPD Chef with the quality management of their food. Present to the company products and ingredients as the customer would expect to see them considering how such products may go through the factory, including presentations either in house or at sites that the customer requests. Conduct factory trials with the production manager and technical manager, testing the feasibility of products. Sample products from the factory via the daily taste panel ensuring our quality standards are maintained and planned production and recipes are absolutely followed. About You You must be a creative and passionate foodie! Previous experience within a similar food manufacturing environment is essential. Confident and personable, you will liaise internally and externally with key stakeholders. You must be professional and presentable with the desire to be a trend setter, not follower! More details The Assistant Development Chef's job (ref:9065) is paying £28,000 - £31,000 according to your experience. This is Monday to Friday site-based role with company events, pension and free parking. Alternate job titles Development Chef NPD Chef New Product Development Chef Business Chef Innovation Chef Menu Development Chef Food Manufacturing NPD Jobs Process Development NPD Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.

Role: Chef de Partie Location: Henley on Thames Salary / Rate of pay: 30000 + amazing benefits! Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a unique property in Oxfordshire who are looking for a Chef de Partie to join their team. What's in it for you? 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? 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 Chef de Partie you will be a key component in the kitchen set up. You will liaise with the Sous Chef in order to mentor and supervise the Commis and Demis Chefs under you. You will have experience in fine dining, high end casual dining and also volume catering so there is plenty of variety. 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 Chef de Partie 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)a/ INDCHEFS Job Role: Chef de Partie Location: Oxfordshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of our 50-bedroom hotel. The role involves delivering high-quality dining experiences across daily service, weddings, and large-scale events of up to 300 guests . The successful candidate will oversee a small but dedicated team consisting of 2 Sous Chefs and a Kitchen Porter , ensuring efficient kitchen management, con click apply for full job details

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Newton House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays - Pro Rota for Part Time Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Newton House Newton House is a luxurious care home in Newton Mearns, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: Mornings Tues: Mornings Weds: Mornings Thurs: Mornings Fri: Mornings Sat: Sun: Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. We're people-powered at Eurest It s an understatement to say that we re passionate about what we do, which is why we re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting Job Reference: com/0306/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/BU 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!

Opportunity : Product Development Technologist Location : Newark 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 As a Product Development Technologist your role will be to validate product developments and provide appropriate documentation and support to promote customer acceptance through to seamless product launches. Key Responsibilities: Input recipes onto the recipe management system to assess the cost and nutritional information and ensure delivery against the brief Brief new, revised and repeat material requirements to the NPD buyers and packaging innovation team to ensure the correct resources are available for product development Prepare all necessary documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure their accurate prior to product developer approval Assist with the preparation of kitchen made samples as required to support the chefs/product developers in preparation for internal panels, nutritional testing and customer presentations Plan, set up and prepare product, coordinating the ordering or purchasing of products for all sample requests booking courier transportation as required, document the findings and action plan for next steps to deliver a professional internal product panel for EPD, NPD and benchmarking Complete kitchen organoleptic testing throughout the product shelf-life cycle documenting the findings and making suggestions for recipe reformulations to ensure the required shelf-life is achieved and quality standards are maintained Follow the critical path timelines as directed, escalating and mitigating incomplete tasks and risks to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch Consideration and inclusion of sustainability to all NPD and EPD applying rationale to development of products and supporting data input and collation Accurate labelling of products and boxing of samples to be sent externally Buy ingredient supplies and benchmark samples when required There will be a small amount of travel required as part of this role and therefore applicant must have a valid UK driving licence. What we're looking for Ideally educated to degree level with a specialism in a Food/nutrition Science, have entered via an apprentice route or has equivalent work experience in a similar role / environment Has some experience / knowledge of food and the food environment Demonstrates analytical skills and is fully numerate Has good communication skills Full UK driving license We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you join us, 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. We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified closing date.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark to Inspire? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and development Life assurance scheme Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Access to some great high street discount vouchers Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Sun: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams Our ideal Chef Manager will: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have experience managing teams in a similar role Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mindset Job Reference: com/0306/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU and Gather CH&CO, a part of 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!