<h1>🍳 Agency Chefs Wanted - Southend-on-Sea &amp; Surrounding Areas</h1><p><strong>Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | Immediate Start Available</strong></p><p>Are you a talented chef looking for flexibility, variety, and great rates of pay? We are currently recruiting <strong>experienced Agency Chefs</strong> to support a range of clients across <strong>Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex area</strong>.</p><p>We have opportunities available across both <strong>DBS-cleared environments</strong> and <strong>non-DBS hospitality venues</strong>.</p><hr /><h2>👨‍🍳 The Role</h2><p>As an agency chef, you'll work across a variety of kitchens, including:</p><h3>🔹 Non-DBS Sites:</h3><ul><li>Events &amp; Contract Catering</li></ul><h3>🔹 DBS Sites (Enhanced DBS required or willingness to apply):</h3><ul><li>Care Homes</li><li>Schools &amp; Colleges</li><li>Healthcare Settings</li></ul><p>Assignments range from <strong>ad-hoc shifts and holiday cover to ongoing placements</strong>, offering flexibility to suit your availability.</p><hr /><h2>✅ What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in a professional kitchen (all levels considered)</li><li>Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments</li><li>Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 minimum preferred)</li><li>Own chef whites, knives, and safety shoes</li><li>Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude</li><li><strong>Enhanced DBS (for certain roles) or willingness to obtain one</strong></li></ul><hr /><h2>💷 What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive hourly rates</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Flexible working - choose your shifts</li><li>Variety of kitchens and working environments</li><li>Ongoing support from our dedicated team</li><li>Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements</li></ul><hr /><h2>📍 Locations Covered</h2><p>Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Rochford, Basildon, Chelmsford, and surrounding areas.</p><hr /><h2>🚀 Apply Today</h2><p>Take control of your schedule and expand your experience across a variety of kitchens.</p><p>👉 Apply online with your CV</p><p>📞 Call Sophie on 01708 753 000</p><p>Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.</p>

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