School Kitchen Assistant

School Chef - Leek Term-Time Hours. Competitive Pay. A Supportive Employer.Blue Arrow is currently recruiting a School Chef to work within an educational setting in Leek. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef seeking structured daytime hours, a rewarding environment, and the support of a trusted UK recruitment specialist. Why Choose Blue Arrow?At Blue Arrow, we put people first. With decades of experience supplying catering professionals across the UK, we are proud to support chefs with flexible opportunities, reliable pay, and dedicated ongoing support. What's on offer: <ul><li>Competitive pay of £16-£20 per hour, paid weekly</li><li>Daytime, school-friendly hours, typically Monday to Friday</li><li>A supportive and structured working environment</li><li>Ongoing opportunities through a reputable national agency</li><li>Dedicated consultants who understand education and catering requirements</li></ul> The RoleAs a School Chef, you will be responsible for: <ul><li>Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff</li><li>Managing kitchen operations during service</li><li>Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards are met</li><li>Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen</li></ul> This role suits chefs who take pride in delivering high-quality food while working within a consistent routine. About YouWe are keen to hear from candidates who have:<ul><li>Experience working as a Chef or Cook in a professional kitchen</li><li>A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, or willingness to obtain one</li><li>A reliable, calm, and professional approach to work</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> An Enhanced Child DBS certificate is desirable but not essential, as Blue Arrow can support eligible candidates with the application process. Location: Leek Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

School Chef

Relief Chefs - Stoke-on-Trent Flexible Opportunities. Weekly Pay. A Trusted Name in Recruitment.Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to support a range of hospitality clients across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy variety, flexibility, and the reassurance of working with an established UK recruitment specialist. Working with Blue ArrowBlue Arrow has a long-standing reputation for supplying skilled catering professionals nationwide. We work closely with our clients and candidates to ensure the right fit, offering flexible assignments and consistent support throughout your journey with us. What we can offer you:<ul><li>Hourly rates of £16-£20, paid weekly</li><li>Flexible work patterns to suit your availability</li><li>Assignments across hotels, restaurants, contract catering, and event venues</li><li>Regular work opportunities through a reputable national agency</li><li>Dedicated consultants with hospitality expertise</li></ul> The RoleAs a Relief Chef, you will be required to:<ul><li>Step into existing kitchen teams and support service as needed</li><li>Prepare and deliver food to a high standard</li><li>Follow menu specifications and site procedures</li><li>Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards</li></ul> What We're Looking ForWe are interested in speaking with chefs who:<ul><li>Have previous experience in a professional kitchen environment</li><li>Are adaptable, reliable, and confident working in new settings</li><li>Hold a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, or are willing to obtain one</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> LocationStoke-on-Trent and surrounding areasBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Relief Chefs - Stoke-on-Trent

Positions available: 1-2 JoinersContract: Temporary on-going January - May 2026 (potential of extending for the right candidate!)Location: Keele - Newcastle Under Lyme ST5Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour paid weeklyHours: FULL TIME Monday - Thursday 08:30-16:45, Friday - 08:30-16:30 Blue Arrow are working in partnership with an award winning further education provider, who have various Joiner and Maintenance opportunities available. They are currently looking for multiple joiners to undertake repair works &amp; fitting to fire doors on site, along with other maintenance jobs to support their education facility. You will be helping and supporting the site to improve their facilities, along with working closely with other trades within the Campus to coordinate the necessary works to be carried out. Main duties and responsibilities: Carrying out a full range of repairs, maintenance, and planned improvement duties with the emphasis on multi skilled works across the University's estate.* Changing and fitting door hinges* intumescent strips* Adjusting gaps in doors to ensure sealed correctly incase of a fire.* Installing drop down seals* Replacing handles* Carpentry and joinery work* Locksmith Work* Changing door closers* Always Work within the relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidelines when carrying out work, including the preparation of work areas and the use of Personal Protective Equipment* Always ensure the safe use and storage of tools and equipment* Carry out Risk Assessments as required, including completing permits for work and checking relevant registers i.e., Asbestos* Liaise with the stores department to ensure the correct materials and equipment are available* Respond to calls for urgent work, which may occur outside normal working hours, and carrying out planned work both inside and outside normal working hours, utilising University vehicles and equipment as necessary* Carry out works as required and directed by the University, which may include working in confined spaces or at height, or in noisy or adverse weather conditions* Working to provide the highest quality customer service within well-established Key Performance Indicators.* Assist with the maintenance of university vehicles used for the purpose of carrying out works* Provide flexibility within working practices and undertake any task that is within the individual's competence and where it is practical and economic to do so.* Generally assisting colleagues and undertaking cleaning and labouring duties.* Erection of access equipment, use of mobile access platforms, working at heights The ideal candidate: * Are hardworking, team players and not fazed by working outdoors* Have access to own tools* Able to communicate effectively and follow directions* Are punctual and reliable - turn up for work every day, on time throughout their assignment* Are physically able to carry out physical work* Adaptable to pick up a variety of tasks as instructed by management Requirements:* Safety boots &amp; PPE* A woodwork machinery qualification according to PUWER* Substantial, appropriate post qualification experience* Experience in first and second fix joinery* Experience of bench machinery* Experience of reading construction drawings* Full experience of working as a Joiner.* Ability to work along when required* Participate in a 24/7 emergency "call out" service on a 52 week rota system, including fault finding, "making safe", and carrying out repairs as required Benefits: * Dedicated consultant* Weekly pay* No paper timesheets (clock in and out via our app!)* Holiday accrual and pay* All day shifts offered* Monday to Friday shift patterns* Ongoing full time work minimum of 2 months starting can extend for the right person too* Immediate start dates* Christmas and New Year off If you are looking for your next full time ongoing position, that can offer an immediate start from next week, or from the New Year. Please can you apply online by clicking APPLY today, we will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Joiner - Fire Door Fitting

School &amp; Care home chefs - Staffordshire Location: Staffordshire Stoke on trent, Congleton, Leek, Kidsgrove Tunstall, Nantwich, Crewe, Stoke on trent, Buxton &amp; surrounding areas Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period.Hourly rate/Salary: £17p/h to £20p/h weekly payWe are currently looking to recruit several Enhanced DBS Cooks and chefs of all levels to support schools &amp; nurseries ready for their new term starting in January 2026! But also, to support our care homes, and retirement villages within the North Staffordshire areas. You will be working for several contract catering environments based in the following areas:· Staffordshire· Congleton· Leek· Kidsgrove· Tunstall· Nantwich· Crewe· Stoke on trent· Buxton &amp; surrounding areas To be able to work within this environment you must have enhanced DBS covering adult, child, dated within the last 12 months or on the update service. If you don't have this we do have the facilities to process one for you at a cost. Imagine working as a chef/cook, having a great salary and getting paid for every hour worked, along with having the flexibility of when you work for a better work life balance. If you can imagine this, then we can offer you shifts to support this! Why Apply?· Great pay rates· Weekly pay· Your very own Blue Arrow app for you accepts shifts on the go, put on your availability plus much more· PAYE - holiday accrual, and Blue Arrow process your national insurance and ensure you are paid every Friday · Dedicated consultant· Great work life balance· You choose the hours to work flexible shifts · Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments. · Mixtures of shifts.· Different working environments - every day is different The Commute: As we cover a large number of locations across 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. Type of Ehanced DBS chefs &amp; cooks we are looking for:* Chefs* Cooks* Second in command cooks &amp; chefs * Catering Managers * Chef Manager The working environment: You will be providing hot, delicious, and nutritious food to vulnerable adults and children, your role is extremely important in ensuring every person has a hot meal for the day you work no matter where the place of work is. The main environments you will be working in is schools and care homes working within contract catering and will be required to cook specific items i.e textured meals for all residents and children, working from the IDDSI framework. You will also be involved in some of the serving and may meet some patients and children. Working Hours: You will be working a mixture of hours however majority of our school and nursery clients work from Monday to Friday working from around 7/8am until 2/3pm. Our care homes will require Monday to Friday work but also weekends coverage as they are open 7 days a week, hours will range from 7am till 6pm. Requirements and skills:· You will have extraordinary attention to detail· You will have knowledge of stock management and ordering position dependant.· You will enjoy working with different people· Have the ability to work within various environments· Have experience working with the IDDSI framework cooking and producing texture dietary meals· Available to cover ad hoc last minute sickness requests for our clients this can be on the same day.· You will have the skills to manage small teams· You will be able to work under pressure and work with a variety of teams· You will enjoy being flexible and managing your own diary· You will be qualified within professional cookery to City &amp; Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent· Level 2 food hygiene certificate within last 3 years and up to date allergens certificates.· You will have at least 2 years background working as a chef· Experience working within schools and care homes as a chef or a cook.· You will be Senior Chef De Partie level or above· You will have your own chef whites and knives An in date Enhanced DBS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ideally on the new updated service programme, without this we cannot work you in Schools or Care homes. (we do have the Facilities to put you through one at a cost if needed, this would benefit you in offering more work.) So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY one of our dedicated chef consultants will be back in touch to discuss the next steps. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

School & Care home chefs - Staffordshire

School Kitchen Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent/Leek Term-Time Hours. Supportive Environment. Trusted Employer. Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to support school catering teams in Stoke-on Trent &amp; Leek. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, values routine hours, and wants to make a positive contribution within an educational setting. Why Work with Blue Arrow?At Blue Arrow, we put people first. As one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists, we work closely with our candidates and clients to provide reliable work, consistent support, and a positive experience from start to finish. What we offer:<ul><li>Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly</li><li>Daytime, term-time hours, typically Monday to Friday</li><li>A friendly and structured working environment</li><li>Ongoing opportunities through a reputable UK-wide agency</li><li>Dedicated consultants who understand school catering requirements</li></ul> The RoleAs a School Kitchen Assistant, your duties will include:<ul><li>Supporting the preparation and service of meals</li><li>Assisting with basic food preparation tasks</li><li>Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene</li><li>Washing up and general kitchen housekeeping</li><li>Working as part of a team to ensure smooth service</li></ul> What We're Looking ForWe would like to hear from candidates who:<ul><li>Have experience in a kitchen or catering environment (desirable but not essential)</li><li>Are reliable, organised, and willing to learn</li><li>Understand the importance of food safety and hygiene</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> An Enhanced DBS certificate is preferred but not essential, as Blue Arrow can support suitable candidates with the application process. Location: Stoke-on-Trent/LeekBlue 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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