Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector Reading 27,000 - 32,000 basic + uncapped commission Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work? Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful. We're expanding our Reading office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (like Industrial, Catering or Construction), we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training. Why join Academics? Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools . With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team. We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture. What you'll be doing: Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines Arranging interviews and managing placements Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates What we're looking for: Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential) Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment What you'll get: A competitive base salary ( 27k- 32k DOE) Uncapped commission Full training and career development support A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none. Ready to take the next step? Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector Reading 27,000 - 32,000 basic + uncapped commission Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work? Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful. We're expanding our Reading office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (like Industrial, Catering or Construction), we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training. Why join Academics? Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools . With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team. We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture. What you'll be doing: Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines Arranging interviews and managing placements Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates What we're looking for: Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential) Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment What you'll get: A competitive base salary ( 27k- 32k DOE) Uncapped commission Full training and career development support A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none. Ready to take the next step? Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
The Portfolio Group are proudly partnered with a global business specialising within the Media industry, and we are looking for a Business Operations Coordinator to support their business goals. You will have minimum 2 years' experience in business operations, analytical, project experienced and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract. The Business Coordinator will act as a business advisor, ensuring efficient and prudent use of resources. The primary goal is to manage business related functions, enabling executive management, department heads, and production staff to focus on editorial responsibilities. Additional or modified responsibilities may be assigned as needed, provided they remain within the scope of business operations and strategic support. This role does not extend to providing personal or executive assistant support to leadership. This is a 12-month contract Key Responsibilities Partner with management and colleagues to establish and maintain projects and departmental objectives. Where applicable, work closely with Finance, Accounting, P&C, Legal, Security, and Procurement to lead and execute cross-functional initiatives. AP Processing: Code, track, and approve invoices ensuring accurate allocations. Manage vendor and independent contractor setup in AP systems. Maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate payments, respond to invoice inquiries, and gather supporting documentation as needed. Expense Management: Review and process T&E reports in Concur in line with management direction and approval. Monitor cash advances where applicable and train staff on system usage as needed. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement guidelines, and FCPA/OFAC regulations. Train and guide staff on compliance matters, proactively identify and resolve issues, and escalate when necessary by confidently engaging in difficult conversations to maintain alignment and accountability. Onboarding: Oversee onboarding for staff, contractors, interns, and freelancers, including access provisioning, equipment setup, ID badge and AmEx card requests. Partner with P&C and management to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for groups that you support. Provide a full range of business operational support, as applicable or directed. This could include procuring and tracking equipment, office supplies, safety gear, medical supplies, and inventory for newsrooms and outbound bureaus/field employees, as well as coordinating catering and other logistical needs as requested. What you bring to the team Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience within a business field. 2+ years of strong business operations, analytical and project experience is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Able to analyse complex problems by identifying and evaluating multiple components and drawing sound conclusions. Project experience focusing on expense reduction is a plus. Comfortable presenting to and collaborating with senior business executives. Highly accurate, detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and an effective communicator. Self-motivated, takes initiative, and performs well under pressure in fast-paced environments (e.g., during breaking news). Fluency in additional languages is a plus, but not required. Flexible work environment: Work some days of the week from the office and from home. May be required to travel for field production work. Start date: Immedate start 51500SK INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Jun 11, 2026
Contractor
The Portfolio Group are proudly partnered with a global business specialising within the Media industry, and we are looking for a Business Operations Coordinator to support their business goals. You will have minimum 2 years' experience in business operations, analytical, project experienced and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract. The Business Coordinator will act as a business advisor, ensuring efficient and prudent use of resources. The primary goal is to manage business related functions, enabling executive management, department heads, and production staff to focus on editorial responsibilities. Additional or modified responsibilities may be assigned as needed, provided they remain within the scope of business operations and strategic support. This role does not extend to providing personal or executive assistant support to leadership. This is a 12-month contract Key Responsibilities Partner with management and colleagues to establish and maintain projects and departmental objectives. Where applicable, work closely with Finance, Accounting, P&C, Legal, Security, and Procurement to lead and execute cross-functional initiatives. AP Processing: Code, track, and approve invoices ensuring accurate allocations. Manage vendor and independent contractor setup in AP systems. Maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate payments, respond to invoice inquiries, and gather supporting documentation as needed. Expense Management: Review and process T&E reports in Concur in line with management direction and approval. Monitor cash advances where applicable and train staff on system usage as needed. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement guidelines, and FCPA/OFAC regulations. Train and guide staff on compliance matters, proactively identify and resolve issues, and escalate when necessary by confidently engaging in difficult conversations to maintain alignment and accountability. Onboarding: Oversee onboarding for staff, contractors, interns, and freelancers, including access provisioning, equipment setup, ID badge and AmEx card requests. Partner with P&C and management to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for groups that you support. Provide a full range of business operational support, as applicable or directed. This could include procuring and tracking equipment, office supplies, safety gear, medical supplies, and inventory for newsrooms and outbound bureaus/field employees, as well as coordinating catering and other logistical needs as requested. What you bring to the team Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience within a business field. 2+ years of strong business operations, analytical and project experience is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Able to analyse complex problems by identifying and evaluating multiple components and drawing sound conclusions. Project experience focusing on expense reduction is a plus. Comfortable presenting to and collaborating with senior business executives. Highly accurate, detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and an effective communicator. Self-motivated, takes initiative, and performs well under pressure in fast-paced environments (e.g., during breaking news). Fluency in additional languages is a plus, but not required. Flexible work environment: Work some days of the week from the office and from home. May be required to travel for field production work. Start date: Immedate start 51500SK INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Baschurch, Shropshire
AL953 - Head Chef Location: Shrewsbury Salary: £35,034 per annum Overview: To support a high standard dining experience in a fast-paced environment, you will provide appetising, nutritious meals and excellent customer service, ensuring catering provision consistently meets our clients standards and safety procedures. Responsibilities For the Head Chef: Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system. Champion and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, while monitoring due diligence records and providing guidance on corrective actions. Train Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures and the HACCP plan, providing ongoing supervision and coaching, and conducting risk assessments to address hazards. Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system, maintain a safe working environment, and communicate effectively with Front of House colleagues. Utilise the Management System to track and record training completion and monitor workplace performance, providing colleagues with regular 1:1 feedback and using coaching and mentoring to assist and encourage development and career progression. Manage colleague scheduling within the kitchen, ensuring alignment with contracted hours, customer needs, and business requirements. Apply effective communication techniques and delegation skills to manage teams in high-risk and pressurised environments, fostering a strong team ethos through leadership and team-building activities. Maintain precise food ordering to match volume requirements and minimise excess waste. Implement effective stock rotation practices. Record all kitchen and servery waste using the Sharepoint system, leveraging data for informed production planning. Communicate production plans to the chef team, promptly informing the Catering Manager and General Manager of any significant budget variances and adhering to approved supply chain protocols. Qualifications For the Head Chef: City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent, or relevant industry experience. Experience in managing complex dietary needs. Experience in catering for large numbers. Experience of working with strict procedures, paperwork & admin systems. Level 3 food safety and Allergen Management. Management Qualification e.g. ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3 Management. Completed the PGL Leadership and Management Programme (If internal). GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2, resulting in a proficient level of spoken and written English. Enhanced DBS check. Full UK Drivers licence.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
AL953 - Head Chef Location: Shrewsbury Salary: £35,034 per annum Overview: To support a high standard dining experience in a fast-paced environment, you will provide appetising, nutritious meals and excellent customer service, ensuring catering provision consistently meets our clients standards and safety procedures. Responsibilities For the Head Chef: Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system. Champion and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, while monitoring due diligence records and providing guidance on corrective actions. Train Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures and the HACCP plan, providing ongoing supervision and coaching, and conducting risk assessments to address hazards. Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system, maintain a safe working environment, and communicate effectively with Front of House colleagues. Utilise the Management System to track and record training completion and monitor workplace performance, providing colleagues with regular 1:1 feedback and using coaching and mentoring to assist and encourage development and career progression. Manage colleague scheduling within the kitchen, ensuring alignment with contracted hours, customer needs, and business requirements. Apply effective communication techniques and delegation skills to manage teams in high-risk and pressurised environments, fostering a strong team ethos through leadership and team-building activities. Maintain precise food ordering to match volume requirements and minimise excess waste. Implement effective stock rotation practices. Record all kitchen and servery waste using the Sharepoint system, leveraging data for informed production planning. Communicate production plans to the chef team, promptly informing the Catering Manager and General Manager of any significant budget variances and adhering to approved supply chain protocols. Qualifications For the Head Chef: City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent, or relevant industry experience. Experience in managing complex dietary needs. Experience in catering for large numbers. Experience of working with strict procedures, paperwork & admin systems. Level 3 food safety and Allergen Management. Management Qualification e.g. ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3 Management. Completed the PGL Leadership and Management Programme (If internal). GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2, resulting in a proficient level of spoken and written English. Enhanced DBS check. Full UK Drivers licence.
AL952 - Head Chef Location: Bawdsey, Woodbridge Salary: £34,646 per annum Overview: To support a high standard dining experience in a fast-paced environment, you will provide appetising, nutritious meals and excellent customer service, ensuring catering provision consistently meets our clients standards and safety procedures. Responsibilities For the Head Chef: Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system. Champion and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, while monitoring due diligence records and providing guidance on corrective actions. Train Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures and the HACCP plan, providing ongoing supervision and coaching, and conducting risk assessments to address hazards. Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system, maintain a safe working environment, and communicate effectively with Front of House colleagues. Utilise the Management System to track and record training completion and monitor workplace performance, providing colleagues with regular 1:1 feedback and using coaching and mentoring to assist and encourage development and career progression. Manage colleague scheduling within the kitchen, ensuring alignment with contracted hours, customer needs, and business requirements. Apply effective communication techniques and delegation skills to manage teams in high-risk and pressurised environments, fostering a strong team ethos through leadership and team-building activities. Maintain precise food ordering to match volume requirements and minimise excess waste. Implement effective stock rotation practices. Record all kitchen and servery waste using the Sharepoint system, leveraging data for informed production planning. Communicate production plans to the chef team, promptly informing the Catering Manager and General Manager of any significant budget variances and adhering to approved supply chain protocols. Qualifications For the Head Chef: City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent, or relevant industry experience. Experience in managing complex dietary needs. Experience in catering for large numbers. Experience of working with strict procedures, paperwork & admin systems. Level 3 food safety and Allergen Management. Management Qualification e.g. ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3 Management. Completed the PGL Leadership and Management Programme (If internal). GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2, resulting in a proficient level of spoken and written English. Enhanced DBS check. Full UK Drivers licence.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
AL952 - Head Chef Location: Bawdsey, Woodbridge Salary: £34,646 per annum Overview: To support a high standard dining experience in a fast-paced environment, you will provide appetising, nutritious meals and excellent customer service, ensuring catering provision consistently meets our clients standards and safety procedures. Responsibilities For the Head Chef: Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system. Champion and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, while monitoring due diligence records and providing guidance on corrective actions. Train Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures and the HACCP plan, providing ongoing supervision and coaching, and conducting risk assessments to address hazards. Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system, maintain a safe working environment, and communicate effectively with Front of House colleagues. Utilise the Management System to track and record training completion and monitor workplace performance, providing colleagues with regular 1:1 feedback and using coaching and mentoring to assist and encourage development and career progression. Manage colleague scheduling within the kitchen, ensuring alignment with contracted hours, customer needs, and business requirements. Apply effective communication techniques and delegation skills to manage teams in high-risk and pressurised environments, fostering a strong team ethos through leadership and team-building activities. Maintain precise food ordering to match volume requirements and minimise excess waste. Implement effective stock rotation practices. Record all kitchen and servery waste using the Sharepoint system, leveraging data for informed production planning. Communicate production plans to the chef team, promptly informing the Catering Manager and General Manager of any significant budget variances and adhering to approved supply chain protocols. Qualifications For the Head Chef: City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent, or relevant industry experience. Experience in managing complex dietary needs. Experience in catering for large numbers. Experience of working with strict procedures, paperwork & admin systems. Level 3 food safety and Allergen Management. Management Qualification e.g. ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3 Management. Completed the PGL Leadership and Management Programme (If internal). GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2, resulting in a proficient level of spoken and written English. Enhanced DBS check. Full UK Drivers licence.
GLL is looking for a flexible General Assistant to join the team at Westminster Boating Base. If you have the passion to deliver excellent customer service in a leisure environment, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. General Assistants will be the sort of person who thrives in a busy environment and will be unfazed by the variety of the role. Our general assistants role is varied and could be doing anything from customer service and taking bookings to ensuring the general safety and cleanliness of areas and equipment to ensure our customers get an exceptional experience. Flexibility, punctuality and reliability are just as important as integrity, a can-do attitude and a real focus on customer service. Passion and personality will stand you in good stead too! What you need: A can-do attitude A real focus on customer service. Passion and personality Knowledge of health and safety Be a great team player What you'll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the centre to customers and the public by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional operational service. To prepare areas and equipment for events/activities as appropriate. To carry out routine monitoring and non-specialist / basic maintenance of equipment and fittings as required, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor / Manager any faults or major repairs in line with company procedures. Responsible for the efficient and effective control of the day to day operations and service of events/activities, ensuring that security, general cleanliness, customer supervision and equipment checks are maintained. To prepare areas and equipment for events/activities as required. To ensure that all equipment is used in a manner consistent with safe working practice. To ensure that equipment is fit for purpose prior to customers being allowed to make use of. To ensure excellent standards of cleanliness at all times. To promote the facility in a positive manner to retain existing customers, encourage greater participation, and introduce new users to the stadium. As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: A Values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good Pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner. A flexible working Contract Industry leading rates of pay opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Health assurance Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy A Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products. Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
GLL is looking for a flexible General Assistant to join the team at Westminster Boating Base. If you have the passion to deliver excellent customer service in a leisure environment, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. General Assistants will be the sort of person who thrives in a busy environment and will be unfazed by the variety of the role. Our general assistants role is varied and could be doing anything from customer service and taking bookings to ensuring the general safety and cleanliness of areas and equipment to ensure our customers get an exceptional experience. Flexibility, punctuality and reliability are just as important as integrity, a can-do attitude and a real focus on customer service. Passion and personality will stand you in good stead too! What you need: A can-do attitude A real focus on customer service. Passion and personality Knowledge of health and safety Be a great team player What you'll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the centre to customers and the public by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional operational service. To prepare areas and equipment for events/activities as appropriate. To carry out routine monitoring and non-specialist / basic maintenance of equipment and fittings as required, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor / Manager any faults or major repairs in line with company procedures. Responsible for the efficient and effective control of the day to day operations and service of events/activities, ensuring that security, general cleanliness, customer supervision and equipment checks are maintained. To prepare areas and equipment for events/activities as required. To ensure that all equipment is used in a manner consistent with safe working practice. To ensure that equipment is fit for purpose prior to customers being allowed to make use of. To ensure excellent standards of cleanliness at all times. To promote the facility in a positive manner to retain existing customers, encourage greater participation, and introduce new users to the stadium. As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: A Values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good Pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner. A flexible working Contract Industry leading rates of pay opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Health assurance Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy A Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products. Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
Centre Assistant Location: RSPB Arne, BH20 Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term Hours: Part-Time, 4 hours per week (Saturday + overtime opportunities) Salary: £26,228.00 - £27,999.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Are you able to deliver fantastic customer service, and would you like to work for an organisation that is making a big difference to our natural world? We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working people person, to help work in our cafe and shop at our Arne Reserve. RSPB Arne is a beautiful site consisting of a patchwork of habitats. Although famous for its dry and wet lowland heath you can also find ancient oak woodland, farmland, reedbed, mudflats, scrub, wet woodland, acid grassland and even sandy beaches. Spanning over 600 hectares this mix of habitats is one of the reasons that Arne is home to such a huge variety of species. The lowland heathland offers homes for reptiles and rare insects and Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty it really is a stunning place About You and the Role Our cafe, shop and reception operations are a crucial part of what we do here, encouraging visitors to explore the reserve, and giving them a great visitor experience. The work in the shop and cafe is planned via the use of rotas. This seasonal role will have fixed hours on a Saturday and additional hours on other days, as and when needed. You will be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. You will be part of our cafe and retail teams, helping to serve customers, and undertaking other duties typical of a busy cafe and kitchen operation. Duties may also include working on our meet and greet operation, welcoming visitors to the reserve, giving out information, and encouraging visitors to support our work. Essential criteria Basic numeracy and literacy skills - Demonstrates the ability to understand written information and communicate clearly. Qualifications such as GCSE Maths and English or equivalent experience are welcome. Understanding of safe food handling - Awareness of basic food hygiene practices, or willingness to complete training. Confidence using digital tools - Able to use computers or digital devices for everyday tasks such as email, record-keeping, or accessing information. Positive and enthusiastic approach to work - Shows motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Clear verbal and written communication - Able to communicate information in a friendly, respectful, and accessible way. Ability to plan and prioritise tasks - Organises workload effectively and adapts when priorities change. Ability to manage multiple task s - Handles different responsibilities in a calm and organised manner. Problem-solving and initiative - Identifies solutions, makes informed decisions, and works independently when needed. Responsive and inclusive customer service - Engages positively with customers, listens to feedback, and responds in a supportive and timely way. Collaborative team working - Works well with others, contributes to a positive team culture, and values diverse perspectives. Experience in customer-facing or catering environments - Experience gained through paid work, volunteering, community events, or similar settings where food, visitors, or customer service were involved. Understanding of workplace health and safety - Awareness of safe working practices, or willingness to undertake training to meet required standards. Knowledge of food preparation or service - Familiarity with food handling, preparation, or service tasks, or enthusiasm to learn these skills with support. Ability to handle payments and use tills or digital systems - Comfortable operating a till, card machine, or similar system, or willing to learn with training. Additional Information: This is a 6 month Fixed-Term Part-Time role for 4 hours per week. Full induction and training would be provided, with opportunities to learn about the running of a busy nature reserve operation. Closing date: 23:59, Thursday, 2nd July 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as we receive applications so please don't wait! Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Centre Assistant Location: RSPB Arne, BH20 Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term Hours: Part-Time, 4 hours per week (Saturday + overtime opportunities) Salary: £26,228.00 - £27,999.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Are you able to deliver fantastic customer service, and would you like to work for an organisation that is making a big difference to our natural world? We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working people person, to help work in our cafe and shop at our Arne Reserve. RSPB Arne is a beautiful site consisting of a patchwork of habitats. Although famous for its dry and wet lowland heath you can also find ancient oak woodland, farmland, reedbed, mudflats, scrub, wet woodland, acid grassland and even sandy beaches. Spanning over 600 hectares this mix of habitats is one of the reasons that Arne is home to such a huge variety of species. The lowland heathland offers homes for reptiles and rare insects and Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty it really is a stunning place About You and the Role Our cafe, shop and reception operations are a crucial part of what we do here, encouraging visitors to explore the reserve, and giving them a great visitor experience. The work in the shop and cafe is planned via the use of rotas. This seasonal role will have fixed hours on a Saturday and additional hours on other days, as and when needed. You will be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. You will be part of our cafe and retail teams, helping to serve customers, and undertaking other duties typical of a busy cafe and kitchen operation. Duties may also include working on our meet and greet operation, welcoming visitors to the reserve, giving out information, and encouraging visitors to support our work. Essential criteria Basic numeracy and literacy skills - Demonstrates the ability to understand written information and communicate clearly. Qualifications such as GCSE Maths and English or equivalent experience are welcome. Understanding of safe food handling - Awareness of basic food hygiene practices, or willingness to complete training. Confidence using digital tools - Able to use computers or digital devices for everyday tasks such as email, record-keeping, or accessing information. Positive and enthusiastic approach to work - Shows motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Clear verbal and written communication - Able to communicate information in a friendly, respectful, and accessible way. Ability to plan and prioritise tasks - Organises workload effectively and adapts when priorities change. Ability to manage multiple task s - Handles different responsibilities in a calm and organised manner. Problem-solving and initiative - Identifies solutions, makes informed decisions, and works independently when needed. Responsive and inclusive customer service - Engages positively with customers, listens to feedback, and responds in a supportive and timely way. Collaborative team working - Works well with others, contributes to a positive team culture, and values diverse perspectives. Experience in customer-facing or catering environments - Experience gained through paid work, volunteering, community events, or similar settings where food, visitors, or customer service were involved. Understanding of workplace health and safety - Awareness of safe working practices, or willingness to undertake training to meet required standards. Knowledge of food preparation or service - Familiarity with food handling, preparation, or service tasks, or enthusiasm to learn these skills with support. Ability to handle payments and use tills or digital systems - Comfortable operating a till, card machine, or similar system, or willing to learn with training. Additional Information: This is a 6 month Fixed-Term Part-Time role for 4 hours per week. Full induction and training would be provided, with opportunities to learn about the running of a busy nature reserve operation. Closing date: 23:59, Thursday, 2nd July 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as we receive applications so please don't wait! Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Catering Assistant Location: Frensham, Farnham Salary: £17,845 per annum Vacancy Type: Founded in 1906, Edgeborough is one of the leading, co-educational, independent Prep schools in Surrey situated in 50 acres of outstanding countryside in Frensham, Farnham. The in-house catering department is responsible in delivering a wide and varied food provision for the School community, both boarding and day pupils. The department is managed by the Operations Manager, who is responsible for the Catering and Cleaning on site. The team consists of Head Chef, sous chef, pastry chef, front of House supervisor with 11 further members of the team. The Role Edgeborough School is seeking a highly motivated Catering Assistant to help deliver a quality catering service in line with health, safety, allergens and hygiene requirements. The Catering Assistant plays an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service within the school. The role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and helping to ensure a smooth and efficient food service throughout the school day. The successful candidate will provide a friendly and professional service to pupils, staff, and visitors while contributing positively to the wider catering team. Main Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and presentation of school meals to a high standard. Prepare morning fruit and afternoon snacks for pupils throughout the school. Prepare fresh fruit pots for lunch and supper service. Prepare sandwiches and refreshments for after-school clubs, match teas, meetings, and events. Support the Head Chef in ensuring food is prepared and served on time. Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets the school s standards, with careful attention given to allergens and dietary requirements. Minimise food waste and follow portion control guidelines to support cost-effective operations. Provide a courteous, friendly, and efficient service to pupils, staff, and visitors at all times. Person Specification Friendly, caring, approachable manner. Flexible approach to changing circumstances. Able to use initiative and work without supervision, and either as part of a team or as a lone worker. Physically fit as this role can require frequent manual handling. Ability to manage time effectively. Calm and reassuring, especially in an emergency situation. Utterly discrete and capable of handling confidentiality appropriately. Willing, polite and professionally welcoming. Punctual, reliable and trustworthy. Diligent with great attention to detail. Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Team player who is able to work in harmony with others. Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role. Desirable: Previous experience of working in a school environment Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Edgeborough School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. the closing date for applications is 29 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6 July 2026
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Catering Assistant Location: Frensham, Farnham Salary: £17,845 per annum Vacancy Type: Founded in 1906, Edgeborough is one of the leading, co-educational, independent Prep schools in Surrey situated in 50 acres of outstanding countryside in Frensham, Farnham. The in-house catering department is responsible in delivering a wide and varied food provision for the School community, both boarding and day pupils. The department is managed by the Operations Manager, who is responsible for the Catering and Cleaning on site. The team consists of Head Chef, sous chef, pastry chef, front of House supervisor with 11 further members of the team. The Role Edgeborough School is seeking a highly motivated Catering Assistant to help deliver a quality catering service in line with health, safety, allergens and hygiene requirements. The Catering Assistant plays an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service within the school. The role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and helping to ensure a smooth and efficient food service throughout the school day. The successful candidate will provide a friendly and professional service to pupils, staff, and visitors while contributing positively to the wider catering team. Main Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and presentation of school meals to a high standard. Prepare morning fruit and afternoon snacks for pupils throughout the school. Prepare fresh fruit pots for lunch and supper service. Prepare sandwiches and refreshments for after-school clubs, match teas, meetings, and events. Support the Head Chef in ensuring food is prepared and served on time. Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets the school s standards, with careful attention given to allergens and dietary requirements. Minimise food waste and follow portion control guidelines to support cost-effective operations. Provide a courteous, friendly, and efficient service to pupils, staff, and visitors at all times. Person Specification Friendly, caring, approachable manner. Flexible approach to changing circumstances. Able to use initiative and work without supervision, and either as part of a team or as a lone worker. Physically fit as this role can require frequent manual handling. Ability to manage time effectively. Calm and reassuring, especially in an emergency situation. Utterly discrete and capable of handling confidentiality appropriately. Willing, polite and professionally welcoming. Punctual, reliable and trustworthy. Diligent with great attention to detail. Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Team player who is able to work in harmony with others. Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role. Desirable: Previous experience of working in a school environment Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Edgeborough School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. the closing date for applications is 29 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6 July 2026
Café Assistant Location: Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, S60 2SW or Rotherham Hospice Parkgate Superstore, Rotherham, S62 6EJ Salary : From £9,941.19 - £14,911.79 per annum (Dependent on hours agreed) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time Closing date: 15th of June 2026 To assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of homemade meals and baked goods for patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. The postholder will work as part of a skilled and supportive team in both the hospice kitchen and the busy public café, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, customer service, and hygiene at all times. At Rotherham Hospice, our café spaces are more than just places to grab a coffee, they are community hubs where staff, patients, families, and supporters come together. As a Café Assistant, you play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment, ensuring every visitor experiences kindness and excellent service. In line with our Living Life s Wishes strategy, this role is about more than food and drink, it s about making every moment meaningful for those who need us. We have four roles available: 22.5 hours per week, working 3 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£14,911.79 per annum - 22.5 hrs per week) 15 hours per week, working 2 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£9,941.19 per annum - 15 hrs per week) Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard for both patients and café customers Confidently bake and produce a range of homemade cakes, pastries, and confectionery in-house Work efficiently in a fast-paced catering environment, adapting quickly to operational demands Support the production of texture-modified meals, including Level 4 pureed diets (training provided if required) Serve customers professionally and maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the café Maintain high levels of kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and infection control standards Support stock rotation, deliveries, food storage, and general kitchen organisation Operate café and kitchen equipment safely, including tills and coffee machines Work collaboratively as part of a flexible team, supporting events and peak service times Benefits Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day s leave in every 5th year. A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes walk from the Hospice. Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building. Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service. Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager. Competitive Pay Enhancements. Join our team and benefit from a 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rotherham Hospice, please do not hesitate to apply.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Café Assistant Location: Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, S60 2SW or Rotherham Hospice Parkgate Superstore, Rotherham, S62 6EJ Salary : From £9,941.19 - £14,911.79 per annum (Dependent on hours agreed) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time Closing date: 15th of June 2026 To assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of homemade meals and baked goods for patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. The postholder will work as part of a skilled and supportive team in both the hospice kitchen and the busy public café, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, customer service, and hygiene at all times. At Rotherham Hospice, our café spaces are more than just places to grab a coffee, they are community hubs where staff, patients, families, and supporters come together. As a Café Assistant, you play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment, ensuring every visitor experiences kindness and excellent service. In line with our Living Life s Wishes strategy, this role is about more than food and drink, it s about making every moment meaningful for those who need us. We have four roles available: 22.5 hours per week, working 3 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£14,911.79 per annum - 22.5 hrs per week) 15 hours per week, working 2 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£9,941.19 per annum - 15 hrs per week) Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard for both patients and café customers Confidently bake and produce a range of homemade cakes, pastries, and confectionery in-house Work efficiently in a fast-paced catering environment, adapting quickly to operational demands Support the production of texture-modified meals, including Level 4 pureed diets (training provided if required) Serve customers professionally and maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the café Maintain high levels of kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and infection control standards Support stock rotation, deliveries, food storage, and general kitchen organisation Operate café and kitchen equipment safely, including tills and coffee machines Work collaboratively as part of a flexible team, supporting events and peak service times Benefits Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day s leave in every 5th year. A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes walk from the Hospice. Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building. Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service. Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager. Competitive Pay Enhancements. Join our team and benefit from a 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rotherham Hospice, please do not hesitate to apply.
Catering Assistant based at Pinner Wood Primary School 15hpw At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. As a Catering Assistant , your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team. Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant: Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards Adhering with Health & Safety regulations Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do About the Ideal Catering Assistant: Committed to safeguarding children and young people Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred) Basic understanding of health and safety procedures Knowledge of key allergens (preferred) A committed team player Delivers high-quality customer service Demonstrate good punctuality Driven to succeed and grow Why join us? Salary: £12.71 per hour (£8,389 per annum) Hours: 15 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Catering Assistant based at Pinner Wood Primary School 15hpw At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. As a Catering Assistant , your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team. Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant: Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards Adhering with Health & Safety regulations Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do About the Ideal Catering Assistant: Committed to safeguarding children and young people Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred) Basic understanding of health and safety procedures Knowledge of key allergens (preferred) A committed team player Delivers high-quality customer service Demonstrate good punctuality Driven to succeed and grow Why join us? Salary: £12.71 per hour (£8,389 per annum) Hours: 15 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Barchester Healthcare
Bridlington, North Humberside
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Class 1 Personnel are working with a client based in Cambridge to recruit a Kitchen Assistant for their Sites in the city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to work in a stable environment with a strong reputation for delivering great food. The role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for all aspects of service, including assisting with prep and serving food in an education setting. Hospitality and Catering: Main job entails: General Kitchen duties Service to the highest standard Overseeing kitchen cleanliness Key skills: A confident, self-motivated, and driven person. Maintain high standards for food quality and customer service. Ideally experience in delivering good quality meals Knowledge of food safety and HAACP DBS - Enhanced DBS is required Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate In this role you will be working in a well-established education centre and will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of service throughout the week. Pay: 13.45ph. We are looking for immediate start until end of July. If you are interested in the Kitchen Assistant position, based in Cambridge then please apply today INDWH
Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal
Class 1 Personnel are working with a client based in Cambridge to recruit a Kitchen Assistant for their Sites in the city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to work in a stable environment with a strong reputation for delivering great food. The role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for all aspects of service, including assisting with prep and serving food in an education setting. Hospitality and Catering: Main job entails: General Kitchen duties Service to the highest standard Overseeing kitchen cleanliness Key skills: A confident, self-motivated, and driven person. Maintain high standards for food quality and customer service. Ideally experience in delivering good quality meals Knowledge of food safety and HAACP DBS - Enhanced DBS is required Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate In this role you will be working in a well-established education centre and will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of service throughout the week. Pay: 13.45ph. We are looking for immediate start until end of July. If you are interested in the Kitchen Assistant position, based in Cambridge then please apply today INDWH
Hertfordshire Catering Limited T/A HCL
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
This role involves driving Mobile School Catering Assistant based at North Stevenage Letchworth occasionally Cambridge At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. As a Mobile Catering Assistant , your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team. Let's talk about the role of a Mobile Catering Assistant: Flexible to travel to primary & secondary schools to provide support services as required Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards Adhering with Health & Safety regulations Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do About the Ideal Mobile Catering Assistant: Committed to safeguarding children and young people Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred) Basic understanding of health and safety procedures Knowledge of key allergens (preferred) A committed team player Delivers high-quality customer service Demonstrate good punctuality Driven to succeed and grow Essential Vehicle Requirements: Full valid driving licence Business insurance Valid MOT and road tax Access to your own vehicle Why join us? Salary: £12.71 per hour (£9,088 per annum) Mileage Reimbursement: 45p Per Mile Hours: 16.25 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights. Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Mobile Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
This role involves driving Mobile School Catering Assistant based at North Stevenage Letchworth occasionally Cambridge At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. As a Mobile Catering Assistant , your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team. Let's talk about the role of a Mobile Catering Assistant: Flexible to travel to primary & secondary schools to provide support services as required Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards Adhering with Health & Safety regulations Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do About the Ideal Mobile Catering Assistant: Committed to safeguarding children and young people Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred) Basic understanding of health and safety procedures Knowledge of key allergens (preferred) A committed team player Delivers high-quality customer service Demonstrate good punctuality Driven to succeed and grow Essential Vehicle Requirements: Full valid driving licence Business insurance Valid MOT and road tax Access to your own vehicle Why join us? Salary: £12.71 per hour (£9,088 per annum) Mileage Reimbursement: 45p Per Mile Hours: 16.25 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights. Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Mobile Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.
Premises Manager, Bristol, Full time, Permanent Your new company You will be joining a well-established Facilities Management operation delivering services across a schools contract in Bristol. The team provides a full range of services including mechanical and electrical engineering, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance, delivered on both a planned and reactive basis. Your new role As a Premises Manager, you will play a key role within the Commercial Property Maintenance team, supporting a portfolio of school sites in Bristol.This role is responsible for ensuring operational delivery is aligned with contract obligations, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and site compliance. Key responsibilities include: Managing Premises Assistants and overseeing service delivery across the school sites Ensuring reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) activities are completed in line with SLAs and KPIs Maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements, including Health & Safety legislation Overseeing contractor activity and site operations Managing stock, materials, and budgets to maintain service performance Monitoring team performance and maintaining site standards Producing accurate operational and compliance reporting Supporting emergency planning, including adverse weather scenarios Participating in the on-call rota Working hours: Standard hours are 08:00 - 17:00. Flexibility required to cover Premises Assistant shifts during absence/holidays: Early shift: 06:00 - 15:00 Late shift: 10:00 - 19:00 On-call requirement: 1 week in every 7 (Friday to Thursday) £75 weekly on-call allowance Additional overtime paid for any call-outs Expected call-out frequency: approximately once every 7 weeks What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience in Facilities Management service delivery Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH IOSH Managing Safely qualification Experience working with building maintenance systems Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholder levels Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding and varied workload Must have a valid UK driving licence as you will be required to visit multiple sites when on call Proven ability to deliver work on time and within budget Knowledge of CAFM systems (Concept preferred) A proactive, "can do" attitude with the ability to work independently What you'll get in return Salary of up to £30,806Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week)Additional on-call allowance (£75 per week) plus overtime for call-outsOpportunity to work within a structured Facilities Management environmentCareer development opportunities within a growing contractExposure to a varied and high-impact schools portfolioSupportive team environment with progression opportunities 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Premises Manager, Bristol, Full time, Permanent Your new company You will be joining a well-established Facilities Management operation delivering services across a schools contract in Bristol. The team provides a full range of services including mechanical and electrical engineering, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance, delivered on both a planned and reactive basis. Your new role As a Premises Manager, you will play a key role within the Commercial Property Maintenance team, supporting a portfolio of school sites in Bristol.This role is responsible for ensuring operational delivery is aligned with contract obligations, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and site compliance. Key responsibilities include: Managing Premises Assistants and overseeing service delivery across the school sites Ensuring reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) activities are completed in line with SLAs and KPIs Maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements, including Health & Safety legislation Overseeing contractor activity and site operations Managing stock, materials, and budgets to maintain service performance Monitoring team performance and maintaining site standards Producing accurate operational and compliance reporting Supporting emergency planning, including adverse weather scenarios Participating in the on-call rota Working hours: Standard hours are 08:00 - 17:00. Flexibility required to cover Premises Assistant shifts during absence/holidays: Early shift: 06:00 - 15:00 Late shift: 10:00 - 19:00 On-call requirement: 1 week in every 7 (Friday to Thursday) £75 weekly on-call allowance Additional overtime paid for any call-outs Expected call-out frequency: approximately once every 7 weeks What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience in Facilities Management service delivery Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH IOSH Managing Safely qualification Experience working with building maintenance systems Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholder levels Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding and varied workload Must have a valid UK driving licence as you will be required to visit multiple sites when on call Proven ability to deliver work on time and within budget Knowledge of CAFM systems (Concept preferred) A proactive, "can do" attitude with the ability to work independently What you'll get in return Salary of up to £30,806Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week)Additional on-call allowance (£75 per week) plus overtime for call-outsOpportunity to work within a structured Facilities Management environmentCareer development opportunities within a growing contractExposure to a varied and high-impact schools portfolioSupportive team environment with progression opportunities 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Our beautiful 85 place Busy Bees Nursery is located on Forres Street in Edinburgh New Town, providing top-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within close proximity to excellent public transport links, the nursery is easily accessible! Nearby bus stops such as Drumsheugh Place, Queen Street Gardens West, and Hill Street (Stop GU) serve multiple routes, providing convenient options for transportation. For those arriving by train, Waverley Train Station is just a 20-minute walk away Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs. Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above). Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding - each child is unique. If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Our beautiful 85 place Busy Bees Nursery is located on Forres Street in Edinburgh New Town, providing top-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within close proximity to excellent public transport links, the nursery is easily accessible! Nearby bus stops such as Drumsheugh Place, Queen Street Gardens West, and Hill Street (Stop GU) serve multiple routes, providing convenient options for transportation. For those arriving by train, Waverley Train Station is just a 20-minute walk away Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs. Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above). Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding - each child is unique. If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!
Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You'll be working Full Time (40 hours per week) at Cygnet Kenney House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open. We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock & put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savings You are Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You'll be working Full Time (40 hours per week) at Cygnet Kenney House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open. We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock & put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savings You are Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford Springfield, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 154 children. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth among our staff. Our nursery is easily accessible, with a bus service linking the city center just a two-minute walk from the nearest stop, and a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford city center. Located on a main road, we offer ample free parking on-site for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and vibrant community. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs. Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above). Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding - each child is unique. If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford Springfield, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 154 children. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth among our staff. Our nursery is easily accessible, with a bus service linking the city center just a two-minute walk from the nearest stop, and a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford city center. Located on a main road, we offer ample free parking on-site for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and vibrant community. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs. Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above). Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding - each child is unique. If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!
Assistant Chef Manager £14.50 per hour Monday-Friday No Evenings or Weekends Looking for a chef role with real work-life balance? We're recruiting for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Chef Manager to join a friendly, well-established catering operation serving around 150 covers daily across breakfast and lunch. This is the perfect opportunity for a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor who wants stable weekday hours, leadership responsibility, and the chance to be part of a small, supportive team - without late nights or weekend shifts. What's on Offer? £14.50 per hour 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday only No evenings or weekends Permanent role - immediate start available Free on-site parking Small, friendly kitchen team Excellent work-life balance The Role Working closely with the Chef Manager, you'll help oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and confidently step up to lead the operation in their absence. The kitchen delivers a structured breakfast and lunch service using standard recipes and systems, with occasional hospitality and small functions. This is a genuinely hands-on role - ideal for someone who enjoys being part of the team and is happy to support all areas of kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities Support and cover for the Chef Manager Prepare and oversee breakfast and lunch service Open and close the kitchen Maintain food safety and hygiene standards Complete temperature checks and kitchen records Assist with ordering and stock control Manage deliveries and stock rotation Support cleaning, washing up, and general kitchen duties Help maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment What We're Looking For Experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor Strong food safety and kitchen organisation skills Reliable, practical, and team-focused approach Someone happy to lead from the front and support wherever needed Confident running the kitchen when required Passion for quality food and consistent service Due to limited and costly public transport, driving is strongly recommended . Additional Information Security background checks will be required 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily If you're looking for a stable, rewarding kitchen role with leadership responsibility and weekday-only hours, we'd love to hear from you. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful or the position has been filled.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant Chef Manager £14.50 per hour Monday-Friday No Evenings or Weekends Looking for a chef role with real work-life balance? We're recruiting for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Chef Manager to join a friendly, well-established catering operation serving around 150 covers daily across breakfast and lunch. This is the perfect opportunity for a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor who wants stable weekday hours, leadership responsibility, and the chance to be part of a small, supportive team - without late nights or weekend shifts. What's on Offer? £14.50 per hour 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday only No evenings or weekends Permanent role - immediate start available Free on-site parking Small, friendly kitchen team Excellent work-life balance The Role Working closely with the Chef Manager, you'll help oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and confidently step up to lead the operation in their absence. The kitchen delivers a structured breakfast and lunch service using standard recipes and systems, with occasional hospitality and small functions. This is a genuinely hands-on role - ideal for someone who enjoys being part of the team and is happy to support all areas of kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities Support and cover for the Chef Manager Prepare and oversee breakfast and lunch service Open and close the kitchen Maintain food safety and hygiene standards Complete temperature checks and kitchen records Assist with ordering and stock control Manage deliveries and stock rotation Support cleaning, washing up, and general kitchen duties Help maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment What We're Looking For Experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor Strong food safety and kitchen organisation skills Reliable, practical, and team-focused approach Someone happy to lead from the front and support wherever needed Confident running the kitchen when required Passion for quality food and consistent service Due to limited and costly public transport, driving is strongly recommended . Additional Information Security background checks will be required 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily If you're looking for a stable, rewarding kitchen role with leadership responsibility and weekday-only hours, we'd love to hear from you. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful or the position has been filled.
Sales Assistant / Client Advisor - Luxury RTW Brand 29,000 - 30k + commission Our client are a highly prestigious, luxury RTW brand with a focus on Bridal, RTW, and Homeware. We are looking for a Retail professional with a passion for Luxury brands to join them, who drives sales and delivers highly personalised, luxury shopping experiences for Ready-to-Wear and Made-to-Order clients. Key responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, maintaining deep product knowledge, and catering to elite, high-net-worth clientele. Hours are 9am - 6pm and days are across Monday - Sunday, commission is also included. The typical job description encompasses the following core areas: Clienteling & Sales Generation Personalised Service: Deliver an elevated shopping experience by providing bespoke styling advice and customised solutions tailored to the client's preferences. Sales Targets: Drive sales and surpass targets by utilising expert product knowledge and exceptional sales techniques across both Made-to-Order and Ready-to-Wear services. Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing, new, and VIP (Very Important Client) customers. Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with fashion trends, seasonal collections, and high-end craftsmanship to provide informed style recommendations. Store Operations & Collaboration Team Leadership: Act as a mentor to junior associates, provide support during busy periods, and help troubleshoot client or service issues. Store Standards: Work closely with store management to ensure retail strategies align with brand standards and maintain the luxurious presentation of the boutique. Key Requirements Experience: Typically 3 or more years of luxury retail experience with a proven track record of managing VIP clients and exceeding sales targets. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professionalism: A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a high degree of organisational skill and the ability to work under pressure during high-traffic periods. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Sales Assistant / Client Advisor - Luxury RTW Brand 29,000 - 30k + commission Our client are a highly prestigious, luxury RTW brand with a focus on Bridal, RTW, and Homeware. We are looking for a Retail professional with a passion for Luxury brands to join them, who drives sales and delivers highly personalised, luxury shopping experiences for Ready-to-Wear and Made-to-Order clients. Key responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, maintaining deep product knowledge, and catering to elite, high-net-worth clientele. Hours are 9am - 6pm and days are across Monday - Sunday, commission is also included. The typical job description encompasses the following core areas: Clienteling & Sales Generation Personalised Service: Deliver an elevated shopping experience by providing bespoke styling advice and customised solutions tailored to the client's preferences. Sales Targets: Drive sales and surpass targets by utilising expert product knowledge and exceptional sales techniques across both Made-to-Order and Ready-to-Wear services. Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing, new, and VIP (Very Important Client) customers. Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with fashion trends, seasonal collections, and high-end craftsmanship to provide informed style recommendations. Store Operations & Collaboration Team Leadership: Act as a mentor to junior associates, provide support during busy periods, and help troubleshoot client or service issues. Store Standards: Work closely with store management to ensure retail strategies align with brand standards and maintain the luxurious presentation of the boutique. Key Requirements Experience: Typically 3 or more years of luxury retail experience with a proven track record of managing VIP clients and exceeding sales targets. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professionalism: A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a high degree of organisational skill and the ability to work under pressure during high-traffic periods. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Job role : Sous Chef Location : Epsom Salary: £38,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this prestigious contract in Epsom. This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. Sous Chef Duties: To manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chef Setting up the kitchen and ensuring all ingredients are fresh and in date Preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by head chef Focusing on all customers including guests, staff and visitors & meeting dietary and allergen requirements whilst ensuring quality of food and service Demonstrate Personal Development. Sous Chef Requirements: A genuine passion for food Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure Excellent time management and organisational skills Honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other Personal innovation and passion Demonstrative customer focus and service skills Computer literate Sous Chef Additional Benefits: Free meals at work Contributary pension scheme Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme Company events including all company Christmas party & Summer Party Uniform provided Recognition schemes and people awards Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave Day off on your birthday Referral bonuses Training and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe Who We Are: Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams. Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Job role : Sous Chef Location : Epsom Salary: £38,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this prestigious contract in Epsom. This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. Sous Chef Duties: To manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chef Setting up the kitchen and ensuring all ingredients are fresh and in date Preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by head chef Focusing on all customers including guests, staff and visitors & meeting dietary and allergen requirements whilst ensuring quality of food and service Demonstrate Personal Development. Sous Chef Requirements: A genuine passion for food Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure Excellent time management and organisational skills Honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other Personal innovation and passion Demonstrative customer focus and service skills Computer literate Sous Chef Additional Benefits: Free meals at work Contributary pension scheme Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme Company events including all company Christmas party & Summer Party Uniform provided Recognition schemes and people awards Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave Day off on your birthday Referral bonuses Training and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe Who We Are: Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams. Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.
