Quest Employment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Chef to join their dedicated catering team within a high-quality residential care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, delicious meals and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents every day click apply for full job details
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Quest Employment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Chef to join their dedicated catering team within a high-quality residential care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, delicious meals and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents every day click apply for full job details
Bank Chef Competitive Hourly Rate Flexible Working Methley - LS16 Spire Methley Park are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef/Cook to join the bank team, you will be expected to work in designated sections of the main kitchen, producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department - in line with our policies. Our catering team are responsible for providing exceptional food quality for our patients and staff based on our central corporate menu. Reporting to the Head Chef you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms. Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients. Duties and responsibilities; To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables. Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants. Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants. To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards. To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry. To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties. Who we're looking for Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience NVQ level 2 or higher preferred Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Hold relevant certificates or be willing to undertake specialist training in specific areas Knowledge & Experience in similar establishment Professional self-starter able to work unaided -Highly organised and capable of working in a busy, fast-paced environment Benefits - Bank colleagues are paid weekly - Access to Spire Healthcare pension - Access to Blue Light Card discounts - Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' - Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' - Free uniform - Free DBS - Full induction, including mandatory training updates - Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts - Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team - We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. - The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024. - MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget. - To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You url removed Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together - Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Aug 18, 2026
Seasonal
Bank Chef Competitive Hourly Rate Flexible Working Methley - LS16 Spire Methley Park are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef/Cook to join the bank team, you will be expected to work in designated sections of the main kitchen, producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department - in line with our policies. Our catering team are responsible for providing exceptional food quality for our patients and staff based on our central corporate menu. Reporting to the Head Chef you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms. Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients. Duties and responsibilities; To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables. Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants. Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants. To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards. To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry. To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties. Who we're looking for Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience NVQ level 2 or higher preferred Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Hold relevant certificates or be willing to undertake specialist training in specific areas Knowledge & Experience in similar establishment Professional self-starter able to work unaided -Highly organised and capable of working in a busy, fast-paced environment Benefits - Bank colleagues are paid weekly - Access to Spire Healthcare pension - Access to Blue Light Card discounts - Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' - Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' - Free uniform - Free DBS - Full induction, including mandatory training updates - Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts - Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team - We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. - The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024. - MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget. - To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You url removed Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together - Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Job: Product Developer (12 month FTC) Location: Wisbech Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team in Wisbech on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll support the development of innovative products from initial concept through to successful launch. What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Aug 18, 2026
Contractor
Job: Product Developer (12 month FTC) Location: Wisbech Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team in Wisbech on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll support the development of innovative products from initial concept through to successful launch. What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. ABOUT YOU A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent Up to date food hygiene Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents Strong kitchen management skills REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay + travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on (email address removed) 3231
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. ABOUT YOU A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent Up to date food hygiene Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents Strong kitchen management skills REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay + travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on (email address removed) 3231
A fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, award winning 2 Rosette location in one of the most beautiful parts of the Kent/Sussex countryside. We're looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a vibrant, busy kitchen where great food, teamwork and outstanding hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity with an established boutique hotel, restaurant, pub and events venue , renowned for its food, weddings and exceptional guest experience. With a beautiful rural setting and a genuinely lively atmosphere, no two days are the same. What we're looking for At least 1 years Chef de Partie experience ideally within fine dining or at Rosette level Experience in a busy hotel, restaurant or pub kitchen Passion for quality food and excellent standards A positive, energetic approach and willingness to learn Reliable, well-presented and a strong team player Comfortable working weekends and across a 5 day rota What's on offer Competitive pay plus Tronc/tips ( 4,000 to 5,000 PA) Meals on duty and uniform provided Training and genuine career development Generous staff and family & friends discounts Discounted accommodation Free parking 28 days annual leave Company pension and wellbeing support Exciting staff rewards and incentives If you're looking for your next move and want to work somewhere with a fantastic atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, award winning 2 Rosette location in one of the most beautiful parts of the Kent/Sussex countryside. We're looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a vibrant, busy kitchen where great food, teamwork and outstanding hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity with an established boutique hotel, restaurant, pub and events venue , renowned for its food, weddings and exceptional guest experience. With a beautiful rural setting and a genuinely lively atmosphere, no two days are the same. What we're looking for At least 1 years Chef de Partie experience ideally within fine dining or at Rosette level Experience in a busy hotel, restaurant or pub kitchen Passion for quality food and excellent standards A positive, energetic approach and willingness to learn Reliable, well-presented and a strong team player Comfortable working weekends and across a 5 day rota What's on offer Competitive pay plus Tronc/tips ( 4,000 to 5,000 PA) Meals on duty and uniform provided Training and genuine career development Generous staff and family & friends discounts Discounted accommodation Free parking 28 days annual leave Company pension and wellbeing support Exciting staff rewards and incentives If you're looking for your next move and want to work somewhere with a fantastic atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Head Chef - Harlow Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience + tips Location: Harlow Job Type: Full-time Driving licence: Essential - own transport required We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a popular gastro pub on the outskirts of Harlow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and menu within a well-established venue with an excellent reputation. The pub focuses on fresh, seasonal food and locally sourced produce , with everything prepared in-house. The Role As Head Chef, you will lead a small kitchen team and work closely with the owners to develop the food offering and continually raise standards. Key responsibilities include: Menu planning and development Managing food costs, GP and budgets Ordering and stock control Leading, training and developing the kitchen team Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards Managing kitchen operations and service Supporting functions and events Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen Continually developing the food offering and customer experience About You The ideal candidate will have: At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef Experience in a fresh food restaurant, gastro pub or similar establishment A genuine passion for quality food and fresh produce Strong menu development and food cost control skills Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety Experience leading and developing a kitchen team A hands-on approach and high standards The confidence to take full responsibility for a kitchen operation The ability to work effectively in a busy environment A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the location. The Venue The gastro pub offers: 80-cover restaurant Function room Outdoor seating for approximately 50 guests 10 bedrooms Newly refurbished venue Fresh, locally sourced produce What's on Offer £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience Plus tips Full autonomy over the menu Small, established kitchen brigade Fresh, quality ingredients Opportunity to make your mark on the food offering Newly refurbished venue If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for a role offering autonomy, creativity and the opportunity to develop a quality food operation, apply today with your CV.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Head Chef - Harlow Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience + tips Location: Harlow Job Type: Full-time Driving licence: Essential - own transport required We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a popular gastro pub on the outskirts of Harlow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and menu within a well-established venue with an excellent reputation. The pub focuses on fresh, seasonal food and locally sourced produce , with everything prepared in-house. The Role As Head Chef, you will lead a small kitchen team and work closely with the owners to develop the food offering and continually raise standards. Key responsibilities include: Menu planning and development Managing food costs, GP and budgets Ordering and stock control Leading, training and developing the kitchen team Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards Managing kitchen operations and service Supporting functions and events Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen Continually developing the food offering and customer experience About You The ideal candidate will have: At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef Experience in a fresh food restaurant, gastro pub or similar establishment A genuine passion for quality food and fresh produce Strong menu development and food cost control skills Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety Experience leading and developing a kitchen team A hands-on approach and high standards The confidence to take full responsibility for a kitchen operation The ability to work effectively in a busy environment A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the location. The Venue The gastro pub offers: 80-cover restaurant Function room Outdoor seating for approximately 50 guests 10 bedrooms Newly refurbished venue Fresh, locally sourced produce What's on Offer £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience Plus tips Full autonomy over the menu Small, established kitchen brigade Fresh, quality ingredients Opportunity to make your mark on the food offering Newly refurbished venue If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for a role offering autonomy, creativity and the opportunity to develop a quality food operation, apply today with your CV.
Chef Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to lead a busy school kitchen, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality meals using fresh ingredients. Lead and support the kitchen team. Maintain Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards. Provide catering for school events and hospitality requests. Build positive relationships with staff and students. About You Must have a current DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one Previous catering experience, ideally in education or high-volume environments. Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 qualified (or willing to train). Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance. Motivated, organised, and able to inspire a team. Passionate about food and delivering excellent service. What we can offer 18 per hour 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term-time only) Monday to Friday working pattern No evenings or weekends Ongoing training and career development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Chef seeking a rewarding role with great work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Aug 18, 2026
Seasonal
Chef Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to lead a busy school kitchen, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality meals using fresh ingredients. Lead and support the kitchen team. Maintain Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards. Provide catering for school events and hospitality requests. Build positive relationships with staff and students. About You Must have a current DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one Previous catering experience, ideally in education or high-volume environments. Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 qualified (or willing to train). Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance. Motivated, organised, and able to inspire a team. Passionate about food and delivering excellent service. What we can offer 18 per hour 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term-time only) Monday to Friday working pattern No evenings or weekends Ongoing training and career development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Chef seeking a rewarding role with great work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Looking for a Flexible Remote Opportunity? If you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, professional development, and the convenience of working from home and make real money testing games on your mobile, this opportunity might be for you! What You'll Do Download new apps and games on your mobile Work from anywhere you want and get paid for testing those apps and games Support game developers with their products Get Paid anytime you want by cashing out your rewards What We're Looking For Game enthusiasts, ideally already playing on their phone Ability to work from home independently and manage time effectively No specific OS or tech requirement: this job can be done both on iOS and Android No additional experience is required What We Offer 100% working from home Flexible working hours - no min weekly requirement Competitive pay based on task and levels achieved - task compensation varies and goes up to £1,000 per task The longer you play, the more you get paid If you make In app purchases, Prograd might give you part of your money back No matter what your role, no previous experience is required to earn money for completing online tasks. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, retail, recruitment and NHS workers. Also retired, unemployed, school leavers, students about to graduate and trainee apprenticeship. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit controller, receptionist, support worker, carer, teacher, nurse, barista, cleaner, delivery driver, estate agent, advisor, chef, manager, store assistant, executive, social worker, supermarket worker or night shift warehouse operative - you'll be in great company. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to complete simple tasks. We're proud to work with some amazing companies, offering tons of opportunities to our pros. Some jobs we have on our portal include: Surveys, paying you to answer questions about everyday topics Tutoring gigs, paying you up to£80 per hour! Product testing Copywriting Translating Gig economy work And so much more! Sign up today and start Earning Work from home. Learn continuously. Grow with Prograd.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Looking for a Flexible Remote Opportunity? If you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, professional development, and the convenience of working from home and make real money testing games on your mobile, this opportunity might be for you! What You'll Do Download new apps and games on your mobile Work from anywhere you want and get paid for testing those apps and games Support game developers with their products Get Paid anytime you want by cashing out your rewards What We're Looking For Game enthusiasts, ideally already playing on their phone Ability to work from home independently and manage time effectively No specific OS or tech requirement: this job can be done both on iOS and Android No additional experience is required What We Offer 100% working from home Flexible working hours - no min weekly requirement Competitive pay based on task and levels achieved - task compensation varies and goes up to £1,000 per task The longer you play, the more you get paid If you make In app purchases, Prograd might give you part of your money back No matter what your role, no previous experience is required to earn money for completing online tasks. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, retail, recruitment and NHS workers. Also retired, unemployed, school leavers, students about to graduate and trainee apprenticeship. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit controller, receptionist, support worker, carer, teacher, nurse, barista, cleaner, delivery driver, estate agent, advisor, chef, manager, store assistant, executive, social worker, supermarket worker or night shift warehouse operative - you'll be in great company. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to complete simple tasks. We're proud to work with some amazing companies, offering tons of opportunities to our pros. Some jobs we have on our portal include: Surveys, paying you to answer questions about everyday topics Tutoring gigs, paying you up to£80 per hour! Product testing Copywriting Translating Gig economy work And so much more! Sign up today and start Earning Work from home. Learn continuously. Grow with Prograd.
Role : Relief Chef Location : Jersey Salary: 20.00 per hour Platinum Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established beach side restaurant in the Channel Islands who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef de Partie or Sous Chef to join their team in the kitchen. What's in it for you? Flights Reimbursed Free onsite accommodation Meals on Duty Referral Scheme up to 250 via Platinum Recruitment What's involved? Helping run the function kitchen Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating. Oversees and organises kitchen stock and ingredients. Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance. Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before & during prime operation hours. Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns. Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards. Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, menu, and training opportunities. Verifies that food storage units all meet standards & are consistently well-managed. Sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the Banqueting Chef role in Guernsey Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Rob Cotton Job Number: (phone number removed)J / INDCHEFS Job Role: Relief Chef Location: Jersey Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 18, 2026
Seasonal
Role : Relief Chef Location : Jersey Salary: 20.00 per hour Platinum Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established beach side restaurant in the Channel Islands who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef de Partie or Sous Chef to join their team in the kitchen. What's in it for you? Flights Reimbursed Free onsite accommodation Meals on Duty Referral Scheme up to 250 via Platinum Recruitment What's involved? Helping run the function kitchen Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating. Oversees and organises kitchen stock and ingredients. Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance. Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before & during prime operation hours. Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns. Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards. Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, menu, and training opportunities. Verifies that food storage units all meet standards & are consistently well-managed. Sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the Banqueting Chef role in Guernsey Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Rob Cotton Job Number: (phone number removed)J / INDCHEFS Job Role: Relief Chef Location: Jersey Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Kerry Robert Associates is looking for a Chef de Partie for a fine dining Italian restaurant in West London. It serves authentic seasonal cuisine with the best quality local ingredients in a cosy and elegant atmosphere. In a brigade of 10, the team is led by an internationally renowned Executive Chef and a strong Head Chef. As well as a competitive salary, the company is offering many benefits to the successful applicant Requirements Held a similar position for at least 2 years Previous experience in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine A team player willing to lead and share knowledge A good communicator with management and junior chefs A motivated individual, hands on in all sections Stable background in acclaimed restaurants or hotels Benefits Salary package: 38,000 to 42,000 The restaurant is closed on Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday. Christmas and New Year holidays Some weekends off Uniform provided Meals on duty Bicycle/motorbike parking Company pension scheme This is an on-site permanent role You must be eligible to work in the U.K
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Kerry Robert Associates is looking for a Chef de Partie for a fine dining Italian restaurant in West London. It serves authentic seasonal cuisine with the best quality local ingredients in a cosy and elegant atmosphere. In a brigade of 10, the team is led by an internationally renowned Executive Chef and a strong Head Chef. As well as a competitive salary, the company is offering many benefits to the successful applicant Requirements Held a similar position for at least 2 years Previous experience in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine A team player willing to lead and share knowledge A good communicator with management and junior chefs A motivated individual, hands on in all sections Stable background in acclaimed restaurants or hotels Benefits Salary package: 38,000 to 42,000 The restaurant is closed on Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday. Christmas and New Year holidays Some weekends off Uniform provided Meals on duty Bicycle/motorbike parking Company pension scheme This is an on-site permanent role You must be eligible to work in the U.K
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Role : DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. You will play a key role in building and maintaining development environments, implementing automation, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. You will work closely with development and testing teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with DevOps, development, and client teams to deliver robust environments and tools. Set up, configure, and maintain tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube , and testing platforms. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery. Automate software development processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Develop and manage serverless integrations between systems using APIs. Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools. Ensure high levels of system performance, security, and reliability . Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with public or private cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform AWS CloudFormation / CDK Expertise in configuration management tools : Ansible Puppet Chef Experience with containerization and orchestration : Docker / Docker Compose Kubernetes / OpenShift Working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies . Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python Bash PowerShell Node.js / TypeScript Key Attributes Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Passion for automation and continuous improvement Excellent communication and teamwork skills Anyone who is willing to relocate and SC eligible can apply.
Aug 18, 2026
Contractor
Role : DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. You will play a key role in building and maintaining development environments, implementing automation, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. You will work closely with development and testing teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with DevOps, development, and client teams to deliver robust environments and tools. Set up, configure, and maintain tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube , and testing platforms. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery. Automate software development processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Develop and manage serverless integrations between systems using APIs. Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools. Ensure high levels of system performance, security, and reliability . Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with public or private cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform AWS CloudFormation / CDK Expertise in configuration management tools : Ansible Puppet Chef Experience with containerization and orchestration : Docker / Docker Compose Kubernetes / OpenShift Working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies . Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python Bash PowerShell Node.js / TypeScript Key Attributes Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Passion for automation and continuous improvement Excellent communication and teamwork skills Anyone who is willing to relocate and SC eligible can apply.
What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Events Team as an Events Coordinator and take ownership of a varied portfolio of Member-hosted and commercial events around the House. From initial enquiry through to successful delivery, you'll guide clients through the planning journey, creating exceptional experiences within one of the UK's most prestigious venues. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, confident events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two events are the same. You'll build trusted relationships with MPs, clients and internal teams, translating requirements into seamless event plans while managing deadlines, budgets and operational priorities. You'll coordinate with catering, chefs, security and facilities teams, produce accurate event documentation, and ensure every event meets House policies, security requirements, licensing legislation and venue protocols. You'll also identify commercial opportunities, respond confidently to changing demands and use client feedback to improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and delivering outstanding events, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in managing multiple events, end-to-end, simultaneously.Excellent planning & organisational skills, within a fast-paced environment.The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity & inclusion.Excellent customer service & written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage sensitive information and stay professional at all times, especially during high-profile events.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 - 3 in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Events Team as an Events Coordinator and take ownership of a varied portfolio of Member-hosted and commercial events around the House. From initial enquiry through to successful delivery, you'll guide clients through the planning journey, creating exceptional experiences within one of the UK's most prestigious venues. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, confident events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two events are the same. You'll build trusted relationships with MPs, clients and internal teams, translating requirements into seamless event plans while managing deadlines, budgets and operational priorities. You'll coordinate with catering, chefs, security and facilities teams, produce accurate event documentation, and ensure every event meets House policies, security requirements, licensing legislation and venue protocols. You'll also identify commercial opportunities, respond confidently to changing demands and use client feedback to improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and delivering outstanding events, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in managing multiple events, end-to-end, simultaneously.Excellent planning & organisational skills, within a fast-paced environment.The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity & inclusion.Excellent customer service & written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage sensitive information and stay professional at all times, especially during high-profile events.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 - 3 in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
We're building a brand-new kitchen from scratch, and looking for two people to help shape it: an experienced Chef, and a Junior Chef ready to learn the trade. Chef: £28 000 Permanent, full-time on-site, weekends included Trainee Chef: £12 50/hr part-time or full-time on-site, same days as the Chef Location: Quorn, Leicestershire (both roles) About the café The Bean & Bear is a new café in Quorn, Leicestershire, combining coffee and brunch dining with an indoor, booking-only soft play space for children. There's also an alfresco garden and outdoor event space, so the menu serves families, local businesses at lunch, and dog walkers and commuters too. It's a family-run business opening its doors for the first time, with the kitchen built from scratch. Chef As Chef, you'll shape the food offer from launch, working directly with the owners on a brunch-led menu for families and for adults using the garden and event space. You'll: Prepare and deliver a brunch-led menu including breakfast dishes, sandwiches, light lunches and baked goods Bake fresh in-house daily, from artisan-style pastries to seasonal traybakes Lead on menu development, bringing creative input to seasonal specials Manage day-to-day food safety and HACCP compliance in the kitchen Train and support a Junior Chef to confidently run the kitchen during your breaks and holiday cover Essential: proven experience in a busy café, brunch or restaurant kitchen; confident baking skills; strong working knowledge of food safety and HACCP compliance; confidence training or mentoring a junior team member. Useful, not essential: high-volume daytime or brunch service experience; an eye for current café and food trends. Trainee Chef As Trainee Chef, you'll work alongside our Chef from day one, learning food prep, baking and service in a brand-new kitchen, and building the confidence to run it solo during their breaks and holiday cover. You'll: Support the Chef with food prep, cooking and service throughout the day Learn in-house baking techniques, from pastries to seasonal traybakes Help keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards Build the skills and confidence to run the kitchen solo during cover periods Essential: some kitchen experience, professional or otherwise; willing to learn food safety and HACCP procedures; a reliable, hands-on approach. Useful, not essential: interest in baking; Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to obtain it; previous café, brunch or restaurant experience. Benefits & culture Development: Real creative input (Chef) or hands-on training (Junior Chef), with a clear path to running the kitchen independently. Culture: A family-run team, building the kitchen and its reputation together from launch. Growth: Genuine opportunity to grow as the business expands. How to apply Click apply and let us know which role you're interested in. We'll be in touch to arrange next steps.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
We're building a brand-new kitchen from scratch, and looking for two people to help shape it: an experienced Chef, and a Junior Chef ready to learn the trade. Chef: £28 000 Permanent, full-time on-site, weekends included Trainee Chef: £12 50/hr part-time or full-time on-site, same days as the Chef Location: Quorn, Leicestershire (both roles) About the café The Bean & Bear is a new café in Quorn, Leicestershire, combining coffee and brunch dining with an indoor, booking-only soft play space for children. There's also an alfresco garden and outdoor event space, so the menu serves families, local businesses at lunch, and dog walkers and commuters too. It's a family-run business opening its doors for the first time, with the kitchen built from scratch. Chef As Chef, you'll shape the food offer from launch, working directly with the owners on a brunch-led menu for families and for adults using the garden and event space. You'll: Prepare and deliver a brunch-led menu including breakfast dishes, sandwiches, light lunches and baked goods Bake fresh in-house daily, from artisan-style pastries to seasonal traybakes Lead on menu development, bringing creative input to seasonal specials Manage day-to-day food safety and HACCP compliance in the kitchen Train and support a Junior Chef to confidently run the kitchen during your breaks and holiday cover Essential: proven experience in a busy café, brunch or restaurant kitchen; confident baking skills; strong working knowledge of food safety and HACCP compliance; confidence training or mentoring a junior team member. Useful, not essential: high-volume daytime or brunch service experience; an eye for current café and food trends. Trainee Chef As Trainee Chef, you'll work alongside our Chef from day one, learning food prep, baking and service in a brand-new kitchen, and building the confidence to run it solo during their breaks and holiday cover. You'll: Support the Chef with food prep, cooking and service throughout the day Learn in-house baking techniques, from pastries to seasonal traybakes Help keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards Build the skills and confidence to run the kitchen solo during cover periods Essential: some kitchen experience, professional or otherwise; willing to learn food safety and HACCP procedures; a reliable, hands-on approach. Useful, not essential: interest in baking; Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to obtain it; previous café, brunch or restaurant experience. Benefits & culture Development: Real creative input (Chef) or hands-on training (Junior Chef), with a clear path to running the kitchen independently. Culture: A family-run team, building the kitchen and its reputation together from launch. Growth: Genuine opportunity to grow as the business expands. How to apply Click apply and let us know which role you're interested in. We'll be in touch to arrange next steps.
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
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 an Assistant 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 Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week! 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 requirements for children. Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management. Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings. Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills. Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance. If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!
Aug 18, 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 an Assistant 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 Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week! 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 requirements for children. Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management. Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings. Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills. Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance. If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!
Front of House Supervisor based at Farnham House Stevenage 6 month contract 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. Key Duties & Responsibilities for Front of House Supervisor The Role We are looking for an experienced Front of House Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of our busy catering service. Key responsibilities include: Supervising front of house operations across breakfast and lunch services. Leading, motivating and supporting the front of house team. Delivering excellent customer service and resolving customer queries. Managing stock ordering, stock control and monthly stock checks. Operating and maintaining the coffee bar, including barista duties. Ensuring food safety, health & safety and company compliance standards are met. Completing operational paperwork and due diligence records. Supporting the Chef Manager in achieving operational and financial targets. What We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience within hospitality, catering or retail. Strong customer service and communication skills. Experience with cash handling and stock control. Barista experience desirable. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. Why join us? Salary: £13.22 per hour (£27,573 per annum) Hours: 40 hours per week - No Late Nights Schedule working pattern Work on a 5 days out of 7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the business. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including: 07:00 - 15:30 09:00 - 17:30 Later shifts as business needs dictate All shifts include a 30-minute break. 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 Front of House Supervisor career with HCL starts here.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Front of House Supervisor based at Farnham House Stevenage 6 month contract 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. Key Duties & Responsibilities for Front of House Supervisor The Role We are looking for an experienced Front of House Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of our busy catering service. Key responsibilities include: Supervising front of house operations across breakfast and lunch services. Leading, motivating and supporting the front of house team. Delivering excellent customer service and resolving customer queries. Managing stock ordering, stock control and monthly stock checks. Operating and maintaining the coffee bar, including barista duties. Ensuring food safety, health & safety and company compliance standards are met. Completing operational paperwork and due diligence records. Supporting the Chef Manager in achieving operational and financial targets. What We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience within hospitality, catering or retail. Strong customer service and communication skills. Experience with cash handling and stock control. Barista experience desirable. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. Why join us? Salary: £13.22 per hour (£27,573 per annum) Hours: 40 hours per week - No Late Nights Schedule working pattern Work on a 5 days out of 7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the business. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including: 07:00 - 15:30 09:00 - 17:30 Later shifts as business needs dictate All shifts include a 30-minute break. 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 Front of House Supervisor career with HCL starts here.
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 3231
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 3231
Kitchen Assistant When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. As a Kitchen Assistant at Langdon House Care Home, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef to provide a high-quality food service within the home, ensuring that high standards are achieved click apply for full job details
Aug 18, 2026
Contractor
Kitchen Assistant When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. As a Kitchen Assistant at Langdon House Care Home, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef to provide a high-quality food service within the home, ensuring that high standards are achieved click apply for full job details
Are you a Chef looking for the perfect work-life balance? This opportunity might just be your perfect fit. Become a valued member of our staff bank at Thornford park in the role of Bank Chef and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you'll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors click apply for full job details
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a Chef looking for the perfect work-life balance? This opportunity might just be your perfect fit. Become a valued member of our staff bank at Thornford park in the role of Bank Chef and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you'll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors click apply for full job details
Are you looking for a Weekend chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? Are you looking for a Weekend chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? If so, join Thornford Park. This position will ideally be working both Saturday and Sunday; however, we are open to the possibility of a job share click apply for full job details
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a Weekend chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? Are you looking for a Weekend chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? If so, join Thornford Park. This position will ideally be working both Saturday and Sunday; however, we are open to the possibility of a job share click apply for full job details
