Catering Assistant

A DBS Cook with general cooking and preparing of food within the kitchen, cooking alone in sections to serve meals within the school kitchen and keeping food hygiene and safety standard highBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

DBS Cook -  Derbyshire

We are looking for a passionate and skilled culinary professional to join our talented team of relief chefs and contribute to our commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: - Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and presentation of dishes meet our high standards. - Take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, such as pastry, grill, or sauces, and manage all aspects of that area. - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to our seasonal menu, ensuring consistency and quality in every plate. - Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, sharing your culinary knowledge and techniques to enhance their skills. - Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards. - Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new menu items and contribute innovative ideas for seasonal dishes. - Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stock control for your section. Qualifications: - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment. - Strong culinary skills with a solid understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. - Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. What We Offer: - Competitive salary and benefits package. - A supportive and creative work environment where your contributions are valued. - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our restaurant group. - The chance to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and be part of a dynamic culinary team. If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and be part of an exciting kitchen team, we invite you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for cooking. Join us at Blue Arrow and help us create memorable dining experiences for our clients!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef all levels

Van Driver with CSCS Blue arrow are recruiting for collections/delivery driver in the Derby area. Ideally you will have van driving experience and good geographical knowledge of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area. Please note this role requires a CSCS card as you will be going onto building sites. Contract Type: Temporary ongoing (possibility of temp to perm for the right candidate) Pay Rate: £12.60 If you're looking for a change and to get a foot through the door with a great company this might be the role for you. This role is to start asap and work starts from 8am until around 5pm Monday to Friday with very occasional weekend work. About the role: Collecting concrete samples from sites Safe delivery of samples to laboratory for testing General housekeeping of laboratory / workshop Completing necessary paperwork Representing the business and ensuring you provide excellent customer service and a good impression on behalf of the client Adhere to all road safety regulations at all times What we are looking for: Full, clean UK driving licence Van Driving experience Good geographical knowledge of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (you will cover a wide area) Customer service skills Excellent communication skills CSCS card Benefits: Weekly Pay Full uniform and PPE provided if required Dedicated consultants &amp; a 24hr phone line Dedicated app &amp; portal to view your rotas, shifts and easy to enter your hours If this sounds like you and you are immediately available for work, apply now to express your interest and we will be in touch in 24-48 working hoursBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Prison Chefs - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &amp; Staffordshire x10Contract type: temporary ongoing to support sickness, absenceHourly rate £18.50 per hour Mon to Fri, Saturdays time &amp; half, Sundays &amp; Bank holiday double time up to £37 per hour.Have you ever wanted to really make a difference to people lives, or really wanted to help support people with upskilling their skill sets, ready for their new ventures in life. If so, we believe this role maybe just what you're looking for….We are currently looking to recruit several Chefs to work within Prisons located within Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, &amp; Derbyshire. We cover locations ranging from Ashbourne, Foston, Market Drayton, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Nottingham, Lincoln and Retford areas.You will be required to help and support with any sickness, and long-term cover, also to support with the increase demand. This will be a full-time position once started.The ideal candidate will be working within busy kitchens working with fresh nutritious food daily, whilst adhering to dietary requirements. You will be required to Supervise Prisoners, with food preparation, and cooking of the meals following health and food safety on site. *There is a separate Prison Vetting alongside Blue Arrow compliance that must be completed, this is on top of Blue Arrow registration. However, if you have completed a prison vetting check previously, within the last 2 years or worked in a prison, this can also offer an immediate start date. **Once registered with Blue Arrow we can offer a start date with other clients, whilst you complete your prison vetting checks**The working environment As you can imagine you are required to work on site the Prison restaurants and you will be working with residents in the kitchen as part of the work party along with Civilian Catering Staff. On your first day there will be a full induction, along with key training once this completed there will then be radio training on offer too. Majority of the food will be cooked in bulk and batch cooked, very similar to contract catering environments.Main Duties<ul><li>Work within a team to ensure jobs are completed for the day</li><li>Putting away deliveries.</li><li>Possibility of food orders, dependant on the role you are placed into i.e. head chef/chef manager.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of food &amp; other areas of the kitchen including pot washing, and basic cookery skills</li><li>Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements</li><li>Cooking nutritious food within requirements</li><li>Ensure a clean as you go policy is being always operated</li><li>Possibility of serving food and stocking up trolleys.</li><li>Training and supervising Prison residents on site</li></ul> Requirements and skills:<ul><li>Previous experience as a chef up to supervisory level or worked in a prison previously.</li><li>For an immediate start ideally, you would have prison checks completed within the last year, or willing to go through one with the prison directly, this can take some time to be returned.</li><li>Flexibility in shift patterns including weekends - must be able to cover full time hours</li><li>Great communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Level 2 food hygiene certificate dated within the last 3 years</li><li>happy to conduct extra Prison checks, due to the environment of the role</li><li>Happy to work in a prison, with prison catering staff onsite.</li><li>An in date Enhanced DBS covering child or adult or both workforce DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ideally on the new updated service programme. (we do have the Facilities to put you through one at a cost)</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Due to certain locations a full UK driving license is required along with own access to a vehicle</li></ul> The Commute: As we cover a lot of prison locations across Stafford and Staffordshire your commute will vary. If you have a car and are flexible with locations, great. If you're limited to public transport, we'll only send you to places that have public transport links and provide you with all the information you will need to get there.Working Hours:As you will be working within a prison the hours can vary every shift, once you start your assignment with the prison you will receive a rota, and the hours can vary from 6am till 7pm, you must be able to commit within these hours, and work weekends as and when required. Weekly average is between 41 hours and 39 hours per week, some even offer an earlier finish.Why Apply?<ul><li>Great pay rates</li><li>ongoing work, offering full time hours</li><li>Dedicated consultant</li><li>Great opportunity for a foot in the door with a fantastic company</li><li>holiday accrual</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Even though a lot of your roles will be on a temporary basis, these can quite easily lead to permanent work for the right candidates.</li></ul>Next StepsWe can't wait to speak with you, So if you think this is just what you're looking for then click apply today to book your interview slot with Blue Arrow.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Prison Chefs - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Staffordshire x10

Blue Arrow is currently looking for Enhanced DBS Catering Assistant who is passionate about providing great service Hours: Monday to Friday - Mixed Hours Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.50 (dependent on placement and hours) MUST HAVE: DBS Enhanced: Child Workforce is required. Duties (Not Limited too) * Delivering excellent customer service * Washing utensils and dishes * Storing and sorting ingredients properly. * Ensuring food prep areas are clean in line with health and safety and food hygiene procedures. * General food preparation and serving food and drinks * Clearing tables * Filling away deliveries Requirements: * 6 month+ Experience * Food Safety Level 1 (We can supply free of charge) * Enhanced DBS: Child Workforce ~ APPLY NOW ~Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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