Sous Chef - Care Home

Join Our Team of Temporary Agency Chefs - WindsorStart Date: March 2026Pay: From £16 per hourLocation: Windsor and nearby areas Are you a skilled chef looking for flexible work and diverse kitchen experiences? We're recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to join our dynamic team, working across a variety of venues including: 🏡 Nursing Homes | 🏫 Schools | ⛳ Golf Clubs | 🌿 Garden Centres | 🏢 Business &amp; Industry 🌟 Why Work With Us?Competitive Pay: Starting from £15 per hourFlexible Hours: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyleVaried Workplaces: Gain experience in different kitchens and cuisinesWeekly Pay &amp; Holiday EntitlementSupportive Team: Be part of a community that values your skills and growth 🔧 Responsibilities:Prepare and cook meals to high standardsAdapt to different kitchen environments and menusMaintain food safety and hygiene standardsCollaborate effectively with kitchen teams ✅ Requirements:Proven experience as a chefAbility to work in fast-paced environmentsStrong culinary skills and creativityExcellent teamwork and communicationDriving licence advisable 🎓 Qualifications:NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalentLevel 2 Food Hygiene certificationAwareness of manual handling techniquesJoin us and cook up a storm while enjoying the flexibility and variety you deserve! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Agency Chefs - Windsor

We are looking to recruit a Full‑Time CDP (Chef de Partie) to join a dynamic and growing Kitchen Brigade, led by an experienced Head Chef. With a busy 70‑cover restaurant, large garden space, and a variety of seasonal dining experiences including private dining pods and summer cabanas, our venue offers an exciting and varied food &amp; beverage environment. We also support a strong banqueting operation including weddings and private events. As a family‑owned and operated business, we encourage creativity and welcome new menu ideas. If you're an innovative, enthusiastic chef who wants to grow and develop with the team, we'd love to hear from you. Salary &amp; Benefits- £31,500 per year- Share of tips- 40-hour working week- Overtime paid- Uniform provided Job DescriptionThis role offers excellent variety. You will work confidently and safely across all sections of the kitchen to ensure consistent quality across both restaurant service and banqueting. Key responsibilities include:- Preparing and plating high‑quality dishes- Contributing ideas for seasonal menus and key events- Supporting preparation and presentation of meals to required standards- Handling customer feedback professionally- Recording daily costings when required- Ensuring adherence to food safety and COSHH- Collaborating with senior chefs on menu design- Assisting with event and function preparation- Maintaining supplier relationships- Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleaning schedules- Supporting training of junior staff- Managing stock rotation and ordering- Receiving and storing deliveries- Assisting with rota planning Attributes- Good written and spoken English- Strong communication skills- Proven experience producing quality, innovative dishes- Experience in busy restaurant or hotel operations- Passion for food and attention to detail- Positive, calm, and approachable manner- Commitment to developing personal skills and supporting others- Ability to work independently when required Qualifications- NVQ Level 2 in Cookery (ideal)- Food Hygiene Level 2 or above Hours of WorkRotas will include:- Early: 6:45am - 3:00pm- Late: 12:00pm - 9:00pm (or up to 11:00pm; later finishes during functions) Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef De Partie - Hotel

<h2>👨‍🍳 Chef - Contract Catering - Reading - £25k p/a - Term Time Only 👨‍🍳</h2>We're looking for a reliable, motivated Chef to join our friendly contract catering team at a busy education site in Reading. This role is perfect for someone who wants great work-life balance with Monday-Friday daytime hours and term‑time only working.<h3>📍 The Role</h3><ul><li>Salary: £25,000 per year</li><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>7:00am - 3:30pm</li><li>40 hours per week</li><li>38 weeks per year</li><li>(term time + inset days)</li><li>Supporting a busy kitchen producing 300+ covers per day</li></ul><h3>🔥 Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff</li><li>Supporting the Chef Manager with daily operations</li><li>Ensuring food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen hygiene standards</li><li>Helping with menu prep, service, and occasional themed days</li><li>Working efficiently in a high‑volume environment</li></ul><h3>🌟 About You</h3><ul><li>Previous experience as a Chef in contract catering, education, or similar environment</li><li>Strong kitchen skills and ability to work at pace</li><li>Reliable, positive, and a good team player</li><li>Passion for delivering consistent, high‑quality food</li></ul><h3>✨ What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Excellent work-life balance - no evenings or weekends!</li><li>Term‑time only working</li><li>Supportive and friendly team</li><li>Opportunities for training and development</li></ul><h2> </h2>Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef- Contract Catering - Reading - £25kp/a Term Time 

<h2>👨‍🍳 Chef Manager - Education Site - Reading - £40k p/a + Bonus Potential 👨‍🍳</h2>We're looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a large education site in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a high‑volume environment and wants a great work-life balance with Monday-Friday, term-time hours.<h3>📍 The Role</h3><ul><li>Salary: £40,000 per year</li><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>6:30am - 4:00pm (45 hours per week)</li><li>42 weeks per year</li><li>(term time, inset days + 3 additional weeks)</li><li>Bonus potential up to 10% of salary</li><li>(Company discretion)</li></ul>You will manage:<ul><li>The main restaurant</li><li>The 6th form outlet</li><li>A team including Chef Manager, Commis Chef, and others</li><li>A high‑volume service for 1,400 students onsite, delivering large‑scale main meals daily</li></ul><h3>🔥 Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Leading and motivating the kitchen team</li><li>Menu planning and ensuring high standards of fresh, nutritious food</li><li>Controlling stock, GP, ordering and compliance</li><li>Managing a 7‑gas kitchen and multiple service points</li><li>Ensuring smooth delivery across a busy, fast‑paced education environment</li><li>Maintaining excellent relationships with school staff and students</li></ul><h3>🌟 What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Strong Chef Manager or Head Chef experience (education experience ideal but not essential)</li><li>Confident managing high-volume catering</li><li>Excellent organisational and leadership skills</li><li>Passion for delivering quality food in a structured environment</li><li>Strong understanding of allergens, H&amp;S, and compliance standards</li></ul><h3>✨ What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary + bonus potential</li><li>Term‑time work for better work-life balance</li><li>Supportive management team</li><li>Opportunity to lead a large, busy operation with autonomy</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef Manager - Education Site - Reading - £40kp/a

Sous Chef - £32,240 per year - Twyford Location: TwyfordSalary: £32,240 per annumHours: 40 hours per week (10‑hour shifts)Working Pattern: 40 hours per week with every other weekend offEnvironment: Nursing Home Are you an experienced and passionate Sous Chef looking for a role that offers both purpose and work-life balance? Join our friendly team at a respected nursing home in Twyford, where your skills will directly enhance the wellbeing of our residents. What We Offer- Competitive salary of £32,240 per year- Daytime shifts only - no late nights or evening work- A stable 4 day week , 10 hours shifts with every other weekend off- A warm, supportive and caring team culture- The chance to create fresh, nutritious, home‑style meals that truly matter- Support with DBS application if required What We're Looking For- Experience working as a Sous Chef or in a similar professional kitchen role- NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate - essential- A passion for producing well‑presented, nutritious dishes- Understanding of dietary needs, particularly for older adults- A positive, reliable team player with a caring approach- Willingness to complete a DBS check (assistance provided) What you`ll love about working with us-A calm , respectful workplace- Supportive Management- The chance to build relationships with residents- A role where your cooking truly makes a difference 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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