Caretaker - Various Locations 

Job title: Agency Chef Location: Aylesbury Contract type: Temp Starting on: November 2025 Rate of pay: Mon- Fri £15.00 to £20.00 + Holiday pay per hour Weekends £15.00 to £30.00 per hour + Holiday pay per hour Are you wanting to choose the hours you work and be paid for every hour you work? Do you enjoy working in a variety of different kitchens gaining experience in all sectors of our industry? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you. The role: You will be working for one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies providing chefs cover to a variety of catering and hospitality business. Our clients are: Hotels, Golf clubs, Sporting Venues, Private clubs, Garden centres, Retirement villages, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Pubs, and Restaurants along with many other catering and hospitality venues. As a chef, you will work in different venues providing vital cover to ensure that our clients can provide a great food offer to their customers. Benefits:<ul><li>Paid weekly</li><li>Hourly Pay</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Free meals whilst on duty</li><li>Free Parking available </li><li>Opportunities to gain experience in diverse venues</li><li>Training and development available</li></ul> Key information:<ul><li>Immediate Start</li><li>Choose your working days and we will match you with suitable shifts</li><li>Work Monday to Friday or just weekends - The choice is yours.</li><li>Variety of shift patterns available for full time and part time hours</li></ul>Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Knowledge and ability to independently and effectively run your section, for example, meat, fish, vegetables, pastry, butchery, sauces, grill, starches, starters, fry, pantry and roast</li><li>The ability to supervise, engage and teach Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants</li><li>The ability to delegate tasks appropriately</li><li>Ability to work without close supervision and deliver quality work</li><li>Strong ability to produce good quality food and first-rate culinary skills</li><li>A flair, passion and a love of ingredients</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work</li><li>Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines</li><li>Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)</li><li>Good maths/numeracy skills</li><li>Good oral communication with all members of the team</li><li>Prepare, cook and present food as per your station</li><li>Prepare food to ordering during service as per your station/section e.g. meat, fish, vegetables, pastry, butchery, sauces, grill, starches, starters, fry, pantry and roast</li><li>Ensure you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety practises in the kitchen</li><li>Manage and train any assigned Commis Chefs or Demi-Chef de Parties working with you</li><li>Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins</li><li>May be involved in assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes</li></ul> As a Chef you will be/have: <ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Enthusiasm and willingness to develop your own skills and knowledge, plus those around you</li><li>Flexible and have a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li><li>Good team management skills</li><li>Team player qualities and the ability to work well with staff at all levels in the kitchen</li><li>Positive and approachable manner</li><li>Able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen</li><li>A cool/calm/level head when under pressure and during a busy service</li><li>*In the care sector need a basic awareness of allergens, special diets, portion control and recipe costings, under guidance from the Sous Chef or Head Chef</li></ul> Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience <ul><li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 in Catering</li><li>NVQ/SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)</li><li>Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards</li><li>Minimum 1 year's relevant experience</li><li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li><li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety</li><li>Experience of kitchen equipment including different knives</li><li>Understandable level of English spoken and written</li><li>Any health and safety and food hygiene courses</li></ul> Desired but not necessary <ul><li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li><li>Level 3 Food Safety Awards</li></ul> If you've got what it takes to be our next Agency Chef, then don't hesitate to apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Agency Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to support our well established client in Milton Keynes. Site Locations &amp; Hours: Thursday and Friday 12.00pm -19.30pm at Brinklow site Saturday &amp; Sunday 06.30am-15:30pm at NDC, Magna Park site Please note you will be required to support across 2 catering sites - flexibility is required. Pay Rate: £15.29ph Contract Temp to Perm - Ongoing! Will be offered a permanent position with site after completing 3 months at site! Duties: * Supporting the team to ensure the daily operations are met and achieved. * Previous experience working in a small or large team in a catering setting, * Have experience supervising a team. * Have passion for catering and willingness to support others. * Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards About You: * Be passionate about customer service and catering. * Have a flexible approach to working * Hold a Food Hygiene certificate level 2 If interested and available to start immediately, please APPLY now start your registration today!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef - Milton Keynes

Job Title: Bar StaffHours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMDays: Tuesday to SundayPay: £12.21 per hourPosition: TempStart Date: ASAPLocation: Marlow About the Role: We are currently recruiting for 2 full-time- Bar Staff / Front of House team members to join a vibrant bistro located outside of Marlow.Duties:<ul><li>Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from the bar</li><li>Operate coffee machines and other drink equipment (training provided)</li><li>Take food orders from customers.</li><li>Enter orders into the till system.</li><li>Deliver food to table</li><li>Keep premises clean and tidy</li><li>Dispose of rubbish in designated outdoor bins.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Wear appropriate attire: black jeans or trousers, black or white shirts/tops/jumpers, and clean, simple footwear (no uniform provided)</li><li>Able to work in a positive environment</li><li>Someone to take pride in their work</li><li>Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Holiday Pay</li><li>Training Provided</li><li>Designated Agency Consultant</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Front of House & Bar Staff - Outside of Marlow

We are recruiting for an experienced kitchen assistant in Milton Keynes MK17 for our well established catering team for the night shift team. Please note this job role is only offering the hours available on the advertisement. Hours: Monday-Friday 22:00pm - 6am Contract: Temp to Perm - can be offered a permanent contract with site after 12 weeks Pay Rate: £14.28ph Key Responsibilities: * Supporting with the service by delivering great customer service and experience. * Support with washing, and food preparation on service. * Ensuring the food preparation areas are always clean and hygienic. * Provide support to cooks and service staff throughout the shift. * Support with other daily tasks such as storage of food, stock rotation and cleaning. Skills required: * A passion for providing excellent service. * Knowledge of Food hygiene with at least a Level 1 Certificate. * Previous experience working in a kitchen is required. * Good time keeping and ability to work under pressure. * A great time player and ability to work in a team effectively. * Enthusiastic and reliable with good time management. If this sounds interesting, please APPLY todayBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Kitchen Assistant - Milton Keynes

· Job Type: Full-time, ongoing· Hours: 7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday· Salary: £Up to 30k annual· Location: Various locations - (Bucks and Berks) Site Caretaker We are seeking a reliable, proactive Caretakers to join a dedicated site team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Daily site maintenance and repairs</li><li>Opening and securing the premises</li><li>Health &amp; safety checks and record keeping</li><li>Supporting contractors and deliveries</li><li>Grounds upkeep and general cleaning</li><li>Responding to urgent maintenance issues</li></ul> What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Previous experience in a caretaking or facilities role (preferred)</li><li>Basic DIY and maintenance skills</li><li>Good communication and time management</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Commitment to safeguarding and school values</li><li>Must drive due to location</li></ul> What We Offer:<ul><li>Supportive team and inclusive working environment</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Pension scheme and staff benefits</li><li>A chance to make a real difference in a specialist academy setting</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Caretaker - Various Locations

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