Relief chefs all levels - Derby & Derbyshire

School &amp; Care home Chefs Location: Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Establishments: Schools Care &amp; Nursing homes Retirement villages and nurseries. Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period.Hourly rate/Salary: £16.50p/h - £21p/hPart time - this will be suitable for any chefs looking to pick extra hours around their current job or commitments Full time- this would be suitable for any chefs looking for full time work with the option of flexible work too. Imagine working as a chef, 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. We are currently looking to recruit several Enhanced DBS Cooks and chefs of all levels to support our clients in and around Derby and Derbyshire. You will be supporting Schools and Nurseries for their return from January 2026! Along with any retirement villages, care home and Nursing homes environments. You will be supporting whilst they are recruiting and for any sickness and absences, to ensure their catering kitchens are fully staffed, serving food to residents and children. You will be working for several contract catering environments based within the Derbyshire areas, however as we also cover a lot of East Midlands regions, we can also cover Nottingham and Staffordshire too. Why Apply?· Great pay rates· Weekly pay· Dedicated consultant· You choose the hours to work flexible shifts · Your very own app and portal to accept work on the go· No paper timesheet all hours confirmed via the app. · Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments. · Mixtures of shifts.· PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED· Different working environments - every day is different The Commute: As we cover a large number of locations across Derbyshire 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. The working environment: The role you will be working in, is mainly schools and care homes working within contract catering, and cooking to dietary requirements i.e textured meals. You will also be involved in some of the serving and will come in contact with patients and children. Working Hours: You can choose your working rota each week, the working hours will vary from site to site and may result in more/less work depending on your flexibility.The hours you will be working in a school or nursery are day shifts across Monday to Friday, usually working anything from 7/8am till around 2/4pm If you are working within any care homes or retirement villages you will be working 5 days out of 7 which will require weekend. The hours tend to be anything from 6/7am starts until 5/6pm finishes Requirements and skills:· You will have extraordinary attention to detail· You will have knowledge of stock management and ordering· You will enjoy working with different people · Have the ability to work within various environments· 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· You will have at least 2 years background working as a chef· 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 our online registration process takes less than 10 minutes to complete, perfect for those chefs who have multiple tasks to juggle! 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

👨‍🍳 Calling All Chefs - Stir Up Something Great in Derby!Location: DerbyHourly Rate: £15.50-£21 per hour (depending on your level of culinary magic!) The Role:Do you have a passion for fresh ingredients, sizzling pans, and bringing flavour to life? Whether you're a seasoned chef looking for extra shifts, a passionate foodie after full-time hours, or someone between roles wanting to stay sharp in the kitchen - we've got a plate with your name on it! We're looking for chefs who can make it to and from Derby across a variety of shifts between 8am and 10pm - mornings, evenings, and everything in between. 🍳 What you'll be cooking up:* Prepping fresh food with flair* Bringing previous kitchen experience to the pass* Putting away deliveries (you know your fridge from your freezer!)* Keeping dishes and utensils spotless* Teamwork that makes the dream work* Cooking delicious food to top quality standards* Storing ingredients properly and safely* Thriving under pressure and keeping cool when the heat is on* Rocking your own chef whites and knives like a pro* Maintaining a spotless kitchen in line with health &amp; safety standards 👨‍🍳 What you'll bring to the table:* Food Hygiene Level 2 (within the last 3 years)* Confidence in a kitchen environment* Willingness to clean wherever needed - no job too small!* Great time-management and organisational skills* A team player who can also use their initiative* Strong communicator - speak up, share ideas, raise issues* Dependable, hard-working, and proud of what you do* Experience in a similar kitchen or catering environment 🎁 What's in it for you?✨ Weekly pay - cha-ching!📞 24/7 support from your Blue Arrow consultant📲 Easy-to-use app to manage your rotas and shifts🏅 "Superstar of the Month" rewards - we see your shine📈 Auto enrolment into pension schemes - planning ahead made easy 🚀 Ready to get cooking?If this sounds like your kind of gig and you've got the skills to match, hit APPLY now! We'll be in touch faster than you can say "service!" to get your application moving.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef Derby

Enhanced DBS Chefs - Care Homes/Nurseries/Schools Derby &amp; surrounding areas | Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | £17 per hour Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced chefs with an Enhanced DBS to work across a range of care homes and nurseries. If you are passionate about preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and want flexible work that makes a real difference, we would like to hear from you. The Role<ul><li>Prepare and cook fresh, balanced meals for residents and children</li><li>Follow dietary requirements, including allergies, textures, and cultural needs</li><li>Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety</li><li>Work independently or as part of a kitchen team</li><li>Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li>Valid Enhanced DBS (can support with an application if neededl)</li><li>Previous chef experience (care, school, or nursery preferred)</li><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)</li><li>Strong understanding of dietary needs and nutrition</li><li>Reliable, flexible, and professional attitude</li></ul> What We Offer<ul><li>Flexible shifts to suit your schedule</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Competitive hourly rates</li><li>Opportunities for ongoing and permanent roles</li><li>Support from a dedicated Blue Arrow consultant</li></ul> Why Join Us?At Blue Arrow, we specialise in matching talented chefs with rewarding roles where they can make a genuine impact. Working in care homes and nurseries means your food plays an important role in people's wellbeing. Apply NowApply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss available opportunities near you.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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