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Blue Arrow Derby is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent manufacturing &amp; visitor attraction client within the Staffordshire area who are looking to recruit a Sous Chef on a full time, permanent basis to join their team.Our client is expanding their much-loved destination café into a 200-cover operation supported by a brand-new, purpose-catering facility within their bustling retail site. This is a pivotal moment in their journey -therefore are looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join and play a key role in shaping this exciting new chapter.Hours: 40 hours per week - working 5 out of 7 days a week (on a 2-week rotation with every other weekend off)8:30am - 4:30pm with a 4:00pm finish on Sundays Salary: £14.21 p/h / £29,558 per annum - with a chance to also earn extra commission The Sous Chef will be a vital member of the kitchen team, acting as the Head Chef's right hand and taking on a wide range of responsibilities. From recipe development and food preparation to team supervision and food safety, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience.What will you be doing in the Sous Chef role?· Food Preparation: Follow recipes and prepare dishes to high standards of quality and consistency.<ul><li>Supervision: Train, motivate, and lead kitchen staff, ensuring an efficient and happy team.</li><li>Menu Planning: Assist in designing creative, seasonal menus and daily specials.</li><li>Inventory Management: Order supplies, manage stock and control kitchen costs effectively.</li><li>Food Safety &amp; Hygiene: Maintain top-tier cleanliness and safety across all kitchen operations.</li><li>Operational Support: Provide hands-on support to always ensure smooth service.</li><li>Administrative Tasks: Manage paperwork, stock records, and kitchen documentation.</li><li>Culinary Expertise: Demonstrate strong cooking skills and accuracy in food preparation.</li><li>Leadership &amp; Teamwork: Support a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.</li><li>Organisation &amp; Time Management: Ensure efficient planning and compliance with safety regulations.</li><li>Communication: Communicate clearly with both kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.</li></ul>What will you bring to the Sous Chef role?<ul><li>Previous experience as a Sous Chef is essential</li><li> Previous experience working within a café/visitor attraction/restaurant environment is highly desirable</li></ul><ul><li>Food hygiene level 2 (dated within the last three years) is essential</li><li>Food Allergens (desirable) </li><li>Creative and innovative approach</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Confident with a good sense of humour</li><li>Strong organisational and time management</li><li>Calm under pressure</li><li>Ability to manage workload and priorities</li><li> Attention to detail</li><li>Positive, enthusiastic attitude</li><li>Strong team-player</li><li>Multi-tasking ability</li><li>Willingness to undertake training</li></ul>Why should you apply for the Sous Chef role? This is more than just a job - it's a chance to help lead the transition into the new café/kitchen space, support the Head Chef and senior management team with menu development, team direction, and the overall kitchen organisation. You'll take your lead in the Head Chef's absence ensure our team is inspired, organised, ready to deliver exceptional food to our growing number of guests.If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Sous Chef

🍳 CHEFS WANTED - FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE 🍳 📍 Stafford🕒 Shifts: 7am 3pm | 2pm - 8pm | 10pm - 4am (you choose!)💷 Pay: £17 - £19 p/h (Days) | £22.50 p/h (Nights) Are you a culinary whizz with a love for fresh food?Whether you're chasing extra hours or looking for full-time work over the next few months, this role has your name written all over it! We're on the hunt for experienced, reliable chefs to jump into flexible temporary work ASAP in Stafford. This is ideal for those juggling other commitments, or anyone looking for something more ongoing - with the possibility of permanent opportunities down the line! The Ideal Candidate Will Have:✔ Previous chef experience✔ Food Hygiene Level 2 (within the last 3 years)✔ Own chef whites and knives✔ Passion for food and a flair for flavour✔ Confidence to run a kitchen section solo✔ Great teamwork and communication skills✔ A proactive, hands-on attitude✔ Willingness to help with all areas - including cleaning duties✔ Reliable, organised, and ready to get stuck in Day-to-Day Responsibilities:🥕 Prepping and cooking food to high standards📦 Putting away stock and deliveries🧼 Keeping your section clean and hygienic🍽 Washing utensils and managing cleanliness📋 Storing and sorting ingredients correctly💬 Reporting any issues to the relevant people What You'll Get with Blue Arrow:⭐ Weekly pay📱 Access to our app for rotas, shifts, and more☎ 24/7 consultant support🏆 "Superstar of the Month" recognition💰 Auto-enrolment into pension scheme👥 Friendly consultants who actually care Ready to cook up a storm?Apply now and one of our team will be in touch within 48 hours to get your application moving. Don't miss your chance to be part of something great - we can't wait to speak with you!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef Stafford

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: £17.50p/h to £21p/h weekly payWe are currently looking to recruit several Enhanced DBS Cooks and chefs of all levels to support schools &amp; Nurseries 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:<ul><li>Staffordshire</li><li>Congleton</li><li>Leek</li><li>Kidsgrove</li><li>Tunstall</li><li>Nantwich</li><li>Crewe</li><li>Stoke on trent</li><li>Buxton &amp; surrounding areas</li></ul>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?<ul><li>Great pay rates</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Your very own Blue Arrow app for you accepts shifts on the go, put on your availability plus much more</li><li>PAYE - holiday accrual, and Blue Arrow process your national insurance and ensure you are paid every Friday</li><li>Dedicated consultant</li><li>Great work life balance</li><li>You choose the hours to work flexible shifts</li><li>Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments.</li><li>Mixtures of shifts.</li><li>Different working environments - every day is different</li></ul> 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:<ul><li>Chefs</li><li>Cooks</li><li>Second in command cooks &amp; chefs</li><li>Catering Managers</li><li>Chef Manager</li></ul> 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:<ul><li>You will have extraordinary attention to detail</li><li>You will have knowledge of stock management and ordering position dependant.</li><li>You will enjoy working with different people</li><li>Have the ability to work within various environments</li><li>Have experience working with the IDDSI framework cooking and producing texture dietary meals</li><li>Available to cover ad hoc last minute sickness requests for our clients this can be on the same day.</li><li>You will have the skills to manage small teams</li><li>You will be able to work under pressure and work with a variety of teams</li><li>You will enjoy being flexible and managing your own diary</li><li>You will be qualified within professional cookery to City &amp; Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent</li><li>Level 2 food hygiene certificate within last 3 years and up to date allergens certificates.</li><li>You will have at least 2 years background working as a chef</li><li>Experience working within schools and care homes as a chef or a cook.</li><li>You will be Senior Chef De Partie level or above</li><li>You will have your own chef whites and knives</li></ul> 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

<h1>Chef de Partie - Relief Chef</h1>Location: BurtonPay Rate: £15-20 per hourRequirement: Enhanced DBS is essential We are seeking a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to support our culinary team in Lichfield. If you take pride in delivering high‑quality food, thrive under pressure, and enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>* Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard* Support junior chefs and contribute to positive team development* Maintain strong control over stock, ordering, and waste reduction* Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures* Contribute fresh ideas to menu development and daily specials* Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and operating smoothly throughout service <h2>What We're Looking For</h2>* Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis ready to step up* Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and delivering great food* Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods* Excellent communication skills and a team‑focused approach* Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations* Reliable, organised, and committed to high culinary standards <h2>What You'll Receive</h2>* Competitive hourly rate* Clear opportunities for career progression* Ongoing training and skill development* Staff meals provided during shifts* Paid holiday entitlement* A supportive, welcoming kitchen environment If you're ready to bring your skills, enthusiasm, and creativity to a kitchen that values high standards and professional growth... ~ 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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