Chefs Wanted - Widnes & Runcorn

Catering Assistant - Widnes &amp; Runcorn areaPart-Time | Weekday AfternoonsWe're looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to support food service operations across schools and care environments in the Widnes and Runcorn areas. Ideal for someone with experience in catering who is confident travelling around this area.What We Need from You<ul><li>Valid DBS check for children and adults (or willing to obtain one)</li><li>Previous catering/food service experience and verifiable references</li><li>Driving licence or reliable means of travel</li><li>Availability during weekdays (occasional weekends)</li><li>Ability to adapt in changing situations</li><li>Willingness to travel to Widnes, Runcorn, or up to 15 miles if needed</li></ul>What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Supporting meal preparation and basic food handling</li><li>Serving food safely and professionally</li><li>Maintaining hygiene standards in kitchen and dining areas</li><li>Assisting catering staff during busy service times</li><li>Travelling between assigned sites as required</li></ul>Why Work with Us<ul><li>Consistent part‑time hours</li><li>Supportive team and structured environment</li><li>Opportunity to work across a variety of sites</li><li>A role that plays an important part in day‑to‑day operations</li></ul> If you have catering experience, good organisational skills, and a proactive approach, we'd like to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Catering Assistant - Widnes & Runcorn area

Relief Chefs - Care homes &amp; resident homesPosition: Care &amp; Nursing home Chefs and CooksLocation: Stafford, Staffordshire, including Stoke on Trent and surrounding areasRate: £17-£20 per hourAre you a chef who can whip up a proper cottage pie and knows their way around a soft diet? We're on the lookout for relief chefs to step in and keep the ovens warm in our care and nursing home environments when the regular kitchen legends take time off, or during increase demand.This isn't restaurant stress - it's calm, meaningful cooking for lovely people who really appreciate a good meal, because residents deserve good grub!🧑‍🍳 The Role<ul><li>Cooking tasty, nutritious meals including variety in diets which included texture diets, blended meals, and modified meals.</li><li>Catering for dietary needs under the IDDSI framework</li><li>Keeping the kitchen tidy and ticking along</li><li>Working solo or with a small team, depending on the home</li><li>Putting away stock and deliveries.</li><li>Food orders, dependant on the role you are placed into i.e head chef/chef manager.</li><li>Preparation of food</li><li>Potential for pot washing and supporting kitchen assistant.</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 operated at all times</li><li>Possibly serving food</li></ul>✅ We're After Someone Who:<ul><li>Previous experience as a chef working within care homes and nursing homes</li><li>Understands what is involved with "pureed meals" and the impact this can have on residents</li><li>Experience with the IDDSI framework to prepare and cook texture diets</li><li>Can cook without chaos and can work under pressure</li><li>Has a Food Hygiene certificate at level 2 or above dated within last 3 years (or is happy to get one at a cost)</li><li>Food Allergen Certificate</li><li>Is friendly, calm, and loves creating good home cooked meals</li><li>Can turn up, crack on, and get the job done right</li><li>Looking for temporary/relief shifts - you tell us when you're free</li><li>Can support with any immediate ad hoc shifts including same day sickness/absence requirements</li><li>Flexibility in shift patterns including weekends</li><li>Great communication and team work skills</li><li>Due to certain locations a full UK driving license is required along with own access to a vehicle</li><li>An enhanced Adult DBS - to work within a care home or nursing home you must hold an enhanced DBS dated within last 12 months, or on the update service, covering the adult workforce. Don't worry we have the facilities to process one for you at a cost.</li></ul>💰 What You Get:<ul><li>Good hourly rate + weekly pay</li><li>Flexible shifts - work when it suits you</li><li>Chance to work with some of our fantastic clients within your local areas</li><li>Support from a dedicated consultant</li><li>Feel-good work - residents appreciate your cooking more than any food critic ever could</li><li>A Blue Arrow app and portal to support with finding work, accepting shifts on the go!</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>Here at Blue Arrow we have national agreements with several caterers throughout Stafford &amp; North Staffordshire, we are sure we can offer you work in a varied amount of environments. ⏰ Working Hours:You can choose your working rota each week, but dependant on what you choose to work the working hours will vary from site to site. We can off both full time, part time flexible days, weekends. Majority of chefs shifts range between 6/7am till 6/7pm.🚗 The Commute:As we cover a large number of locations across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent your commute will vary. 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.Blue Arrow working environments: Due to the various different types of sites we cover your working environment will change from site to site. We will look to place you in the most comfortable environments for you. We currently do supply to contract catering sites, Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, cafes, Prisons, schools, academies, nurseries, (if you have an child enhanced DBS within last 12 months or on the update service.) and care homes, hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, event establishments, I am sure we have something to fit your experience and needs.✅ Next Steps:So If you're the kind of chef who enjoys cooking with care (and maybe singing a bit while you stir), we'd love to hear from you.Click apply today, and one of our chef consultants will be back in touch to discuss review your application. You will also be asked to start our registration process in the mean time, it can take less than 10 minutes to complete and speeds up the registration process.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Relief Chefs - Care homes & resident homes

Chefs Wanted - Widnes &amp; Runcorn 👩‍🍳Flexible Work * Great Rates * Weekly PayLooking to take control of your schedule while working in fast‑paced, rewarding kitchen environments? Blue Arrow is now recruiting experienced chefs across Widnes and Runcorn, and we're ready to get you started quickly with consistent, flexible work.Why work with blue arrow?At Blue Arrow, we make flexible work actually flexible. Whether you want regular hours or occasional shifts, we match you with work that suits your lifestyle - and your location.Here's what you can expect:<ul><li>Flexible hours that fit around your life</li><li>Competitive pay rates</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Holiday pay that builds as you work</li><li>24/7 support whenever you need us</li><li>Local shifts in Widnes, Runcorn and surrounding areas</li><li>Pension contributions</li><li>Support with DBS checks and Food Safety certificates</li><li>Help with travel for longer‑distance bookings</li></ul>What you'll get from UsWe work closely with all our chefs to make sure you always feel prepared and supported. You'll receive:<ul><li>Clear briefings before each shift</li><li>Ongoing communication</li><li>Reliable, steady opportunities</li><li>A team that genuinely has your back</li></ul>What We Need from YouTo join our chef team, you'll need:<ul><li>A valid DBS check (children &amp; adults)</li><li>A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate</li><li>Proven chef experience and two references</li><li>A driving licence or reliable transport</li><li>Ability to travel up to 15 miles</li><li>Flexibility and confidence working in different kitchen environments</li></ul>Ready to Start?If you're interested in building a flexible catering career with Blue Arrow in the Widnes and Runcorn area, we'd love to hear from you.📞 Call us: 0151 227 4400 📧 Email: 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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