Chef Environments - Schools, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages Locations: Opportunities available across Nottingham, Mansfield, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Arnold, Newark. We also cover Beeston, Stapleford, Long E...
Catering Assistant As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in providing a friendly, efficient, and high-quality catering service for students and staff. Working as part of the catering team, you will support food preparation, meal serv...
Chef Manager - Flexible Agency Work Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for flexible catering work that fits around your availability? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced and motivated Chef Managers to work across a range of catering e...
Experienced Kitchen Assistant - Children's Nursery Settings Do you take pride in creating a clean, organised, and welcoming kitchen environment where children can enjoy healthy and nutritious food? We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic...
School Chef Are you a talented Chef looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Chef to join a busy catering team, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils, staff,...
The role: As an Cook in one of our schools, you will be bringing our menus to life - assisting with creating healthy, nutritious and delicious food that's fun for students and staff alike. We're looking for someone with the originality and drive t...
The role: As an Cook in one of our schools, you will be bringing our menus to life - assisting with creating healthy, nutritious and delicious food that's fun for students and staff alike. We're looking for someone with the originality and drive t...
🚗👨🍳 Area Chef Manager - Education Catering Bristol | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | 30 Hours Per Week £16.50p/h 🌟 Looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and an outstanding work-life balance? We are recruiting for an Area Chef Ma...
👨🍳 Chef Manager - Education Catering Bristol | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | Excellent Work-Life Balance £14.50p/h 🌟 Are you a passionate Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role with school-friendly hours? We are recruiting for a Chef Ma...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Cornwall 💷 £14.00 per hour 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 2:30pm Lead a School Catering Operation in Cornwall We are seeking an experienced and p...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | North Cornwall 💷 £15.00 per hour ⏰ 37.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 37.6 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm Lead a Thriving School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Bath 💷 £15.25 per hour ⏰ 35 Hours Per Week 📅 39 Weeks Per Year (Term Time + Training Days) 📍 Bath Lead a Busy & Rewarding School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, o...
Chef Manager - Bristol 📍 Bristol 💷 £14.79 per hour ⏰ 27.5 Hours per Week 📅 38.4 Weeks per Year (Term Time) 👨🍳 Education Catering Looking for a role that offers a fantastic work-life balance? We are recruiting for an experienced and ...
Join Our Team as a School Food Service Assistant! Location: Rotherham Working Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday Term-Time Only 4-Hour Shifts An Enhanced DBS check is required Are you looking for flexible work in a friendly and rewardin...
Part time School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow a proud to be working with a reputable School in Trentham who are now seeking a Catering Assistant to support their kitchen on a part-time basis. An enhanced child DBS dated will be required due to th...
Blue Arrow are recruiting a General Assistant in Alrewas! Location: Alrewas, Burton on trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Assignments - mostly helping out for events! Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour,...
Catering Assistant Opportunities Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Work Available Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on the assignment, location, and experience. Looking for Flexible Catering W...
Chefs Required - Andover, Basingstoke & Hook CDP | Sous Chef | Head Chef | Temporary & Permanent We are currently recruiting experienced chefs across Basingstoke and surrounding areas. We have a range of opportunities available within hote...
Location: Kimberley Monday to Friday Hours: 10am-2pm Pay: £12.71 per hour Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assi...
🍽️ Agency Catering Assistants Needed! 📍 Southend-on-Sea & Surrounding Areas We're looking for reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our busy agency team, working in schools across Southend and the surrounding areas. ✅ Enhance...
Location: Various sites across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience and assignment The Role We're looking for chefs of all levels to join our busy temporary team. Whether y...
Catering Assistant in York - Enhanced DBS Essential Blue Arrow Team is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Catering and Kitchen Assistants for temporary catering jobs across York and the surrounding areas. We offer flexible shifts, w...
The role: We're seeking an ambitious Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality t...
We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to support a school in Surrey. This is ideal for someone who enjoys working within an educational environment and delivering high‑quality catering services. Hours: 07:00-15:00, Monday to Friday Pa...
The role: As a Baker in one of our school kitchens, you will be the heart of our fresh baking operation, bringing delicious, freshly baked goods and nutritious treats to life for students and staff alike. We're looking for someone with great bakin...
Cleaners - York Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced full-time and part-time cleaners for flexible work across York area. Opportunities are available in care homes, schools, offices and similar settings, with weekly pay and regular weekd...
Head Chef in York - Flexible Agency Work Location - York and Surrounding Areas Pay Rate - £17 per hour Monday to Friday; £19 per hour at weekends Blue Arrow team is currently recruiting skilled and experienced Head Chefs for flexible agency work...
Chef in Leeds Location: Leeds and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Leeds is currently r...
Catering Assistant in Leeds - Enhanced DBS Essential Blue Arrow Leeds Team is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Catering and Kitchen Assistants for temporary catering jobs in across Leeds and the surrounding areas. We offer flexibl...
Chef Manager - Bristol 📍 Bristol 💷 £14.79 per hour ⏰ 27.5 Hours per Week 📅 38.4 Weeks per Year (Term Time) 👨🍳 Education Catering Looking for a role that offers a fantastic work-life balance? We are recruiting for an experienced and ...
Chef - Education Site (Southampton Outskirts) 📍 Southampton Outskirts 💷 £23,615 per annum ⏰ 37.5 Hours per Week 📅 42-Week Contract 🏫 Education Catering Looking for a role with every evening and weekend off? We are recruiting for a passion...
Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Peterborough 💷 £12.71 - £13.00 per hour DBS Required 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Cornwall 💷 £14.00 per hour 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 2:30pm Lead a School Catering Operation in Cornwall We are seeking an experienced and p...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | North Cornwall 💷 £15.00 per hour ⏰ 37.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 37.6 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm Lead a Thriving School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef ...
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Salary: Competitive hourly rate Hours: Part-time and full-time opportunities available, term-time only Start Date: Immediate start available Join Our Team as a School Kitchen Assistant We are looking for a relia...
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate Contract: Part-Time, Term-Time Only Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours Start Date: Immediate Start Available School Kitchen Assistant Required We are currently recruiting ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Bath 💷 £15.25 per hour ⏰ 35 Hours Per Week 📅 39 Weeks Per Year (Term Time + Training Days) 📍 Bath Lead a Busy & Rewarding School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, o...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Southampton Outskirts 💷 Competitive Salary ⏰ 25 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year 🕘 Monday to Friday | 8:45am - 1:45pm Looking for a Fantastic Work-Life Balance? We're recruiting for ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Burnham-on-Sea 💷 £14.50 per hour ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm Looking for a role with a fantastic work-life balance? We're recruiting ...
Kitchen Manager Term Time Only + 4 Days | Starting November 2026 Do you love creating great food and leading a team? Are you an experienced catering professional looking for a role where your food makes a real difference every day? Blue Arrow Luto...
Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Cambridge 💷 £12.71 - £14.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range of clients acros...
Chefs - Care Homes/Nurseries/Schools/Hospitality Venues Derby & 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 ...
Blue Arrow Nottingham is on the lookout for passionate, reliable Relief Chefs to join our growing culinary team. Whether you are looking to increase your income, gain flexibility, or enjoy variety in your work, Blue Arrow offers opportunities desi...
We're currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to work in schools across the TS17 and TS20 areas. These are ongoing opportunities with consistent weekday hours, ideal for candidates seeking part-time work within a school environment. Ongoing Tempor...
Agency Chef - Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £22.00 per hour | Full-Time Hours Available Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work across a variety of catering environme...
Catering BOH Staff (Kitchen Porters & Kitchen Assistants) Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas (PO Postcodes) Temporary Agency Work | Full-Time Hours Available Are you looking for full-time work within the catering and hospitality industry? We a...
700 kids, Mon-Fri 7am - 3pm, Team of 5/6 40h/week, 39 weeks, £35,680/y This role offers the ultimate work-life balance for an experienced culinary leader. You will take complete charge of a busy school kitchen-combining strong craft skills and fre...
School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Lichfield , which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team. Due to the nature of this role, an ...
Locations available across Derby Monday to Friday | Term Time Only £12.71 per hour Shifts are available between: 9:30am - 1:30pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:30am - 2:30pm (Shift times will vary depending on the school.) Additional assignments may be avail...
School Chef Opportunities - Leek (ST13 Area) Location: Schools across Leek and surrounding areas Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work with sociable hours? We're recruiting ch...
Location: Leek and surrounding areas Hours Available: Monday to Friday Shift Times: 8am-2pm, 9am-2pm, 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Additional assignments may be available outside of term time, depending on your availability. ...
Job Title: Daytime School Cleaner Taunton Hours: 10:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Daytime School Cleaner to join our team. This role is on a temporary basis until the...
Job Title: Daytime School Cleaner Taunton Hours: 16:30 - 19:30 Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Evening School Cleaner to join our team on an ongoing basis. The successful candidat...
DBS Chefs Wanted - North East & Middlesbrough Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Are you a DBS-cleared chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We're recruiting Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to s...
Chef Location: Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Staffordshire, Derbyshire Pay: £17.00 to £21.00 per hour, depending on chef level, role, shift pattern and experience. Enhanced weekend rates may be available, depending on the ...
We are currently recruiting for School Cleaners and Midday Supervisors to work across schools in the Skegness area. Whether you're looking for a few hours each week or more regular part-time work, we have a variety of shifts available to sui...
Agency Chef - Education Sector (Monday to Friday) Agency Chef Required - Schools & Education Catering Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for a better work-life balance? We are currently recruiting experienced Agency Chefs to work...
Chef Environments - Schools, Colleges, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages and any other DBS environments. Locations: Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Staffordshire and surrounding areas Pay: £17.00 ...
Catering Assistant Tamworth & Surrounding Areas Temporary & Flexible Work Available Looking for catering work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you want a few shifts a week or something more regular, Blue Arrow has a range of Cateri...
Catering Assistant Rugeley & Nearby Areas Flexible Temporary Work Available Want catering work that fits around your schedule? Blue Arrow is recruiting Catering Assistants to support a variety of clients across Rugeley and the surrounding area...
Are you looking for chef work that fits around your schedule? Blue Arrow are currently recruiting experienced chefs of all levels for a wide range of temporary roles throughout Kent, particularly within care homes, schools, and other education set...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Bracknell & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Bracknell and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Wokingham & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Wokingham and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Crowthorne & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Crowthorne and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitali...
Temporary Agency Chefs -Yateley & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Yateley and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and ...
Temporary Agency Chefs -Ascot Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Ascot and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and catering environments includ...
Temporary Chef Manager - School Catering Location: Various Sites Pay: £18.00 per hour Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Preferred) The Role We are currently recruiting experienced Chef Managers to support a num...
School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Ilkeston , which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team. Due to the nature of this role, an ...
Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced chefs to work across Hotels, Care Homes, Nurseries, Golf Clubs & Schools around Birmingham, the Black Country and Worcester. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting the chef manager in delivering a h...
Chefs Wanted - Flexible School Hours Location: Schools across Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Market Drayton and surrounding areas Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £16 - £20 per hour We're looking for experienced chefs to work in school kitchens across the ...
Chef minimum £17p/h to £21p/h - dependant of chef level, job roles, shifts and experience, each job assignment, pay rates will be discussed Shifts: Variety of shifts day shifts, evenings, weekends, and night shifts Contract - full time flex...
Chef Location: Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Establishments: Schools Care & Nursing homes Retirement villages and nurseries. Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period. Hourly rate/Sala...
Location: Sevenoaks Hours: Term-time only, school hours Contract: Part-time About the Role: We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our school catering team in Sevenoaks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in ...
Catering Assistant Location: Lichfield and surrounding areas Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing and ad-hoc opportunities Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour (rates may vary depending on experience, client assignment, shift pattern and working env...
Chefs Needed - Cambridge 📍 Cambridge & surrounding areas 💷 £18.00 - £22.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Cambridge , supporting a variety of cli...
Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with reputable schools and care homes in the Matlock area. We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support busy kitchen teams on a part-time, ong...
08/10/2026
Chef de Partie - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey 💷 Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour ⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30am - 3:30pm 🏫 Environment: Prestigious Private School The Role We are currently recruiting for an e...
Agency Catering Assistants Required - Essex 🍽️ Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants to join our growing team and work across a variety of schools, colleges, care homes, and com...
🍽️ Agency DBS Chef Required - Essex 🍽️ Flexible Agency Work | Weekly Pay | Competitive Rates | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Chefs to join our agency team, covering a variety of assignments acr...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Looking for a job that fits around school runs, family commitments, or other work? We're recruiting Kitchen Assistants to support friendly catering teams in schools across Oxford, Witney and Burford. Whether you're an experienced kitchen assistant...
Chef Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Sporting Centres, Pubs, Garden Centres, Events, Conference Centres. Nearby Locations: Telford, Whitchurch Shrewsbury, Shropshire Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Crewe, Newcastle Under Lyme. Shifts: Full time ...
07/10/2026
Weekend Event Staff Needed - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey ⏰ Working Hours: Fridays and some weekends, 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4pm-10pm 💷 Competitive Hourly Rate 📅 Ongoing Temporary Opportunities We are currently...
07/10/2026
Kitchen Porter - School Catering Team -Leatherhead Are you reliable, hardworking, and looking for a rewarding role within a friendly school environment? We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters to join a busy catering team at a prestigious sc...
Catering Assistant Location: Hexham and surrounding areas Hours: between 07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Sunday About the Role Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment? We're looking for dedicated Catering A...
Catering Assistant Roles Available! Location: Swadlincote Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Casual Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 Are you Looking for flexible catering work that fits around your lifestyle? Blue Arrow is currently rec...
Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistants to work in contract catering units in Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous catering experience who enjoys working in a fas...
06/10/2026
Front of House / General Catering Assistant Pay Rate: £13.91 per hour Working Pattern: Based on M-F We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the catering team at a prestigious private school. This rol...
Looking for Part-time work Monday to Friday? Able to work between 9.30am - 2.30pm Want 4 hour shifts, 20 hours per week? Able to travel up to 5 miles to local schools? We are recruiting a team of catering assistants to support our local Schools an...
Want schools hours to work? Looking for Part time? Have a Childs DBS? You will previously have worked in catering environments, and be looking for extra cash, part time work and want a balanced work and personal life If you can travel up to 5 mil...
School chef roles vary depending on the educational institution and the responsibilities involved. Below is an overview of key positions:
Primary school chefs focus on creating balanced, child-friendly meals that cater to younger students’ nutritional needs. These roles often involve menu planning, preparation, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Working in primary schools offers a chance to shape healthy eating habits in children.
Secondary school chefs manage larger-scale meal preparation, often catering to more diverse tastes and dietary requirements, such as allergies and intolerances (e.g. nuts, gluten, and dairy), cultural and religious preferences (e.g. halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian), and medical/health-conscious diets (e.g. diabetic-friendly, low sodium, etc.). These roles require strong organisational skills and the ability to manage kitchen teams. Secondary school chefs play a crucial role in maintaining meal quality during busy lunch periods.
Part-time school chef roles are perfect for individuals seeking work-life balance. These positions often involve flexible hours, such as working during school terms or on specific days, making them ideal for parents or those with other commitments.
Senior school chefs, including catering managers, oversee kitchen operations, menu development, and staff coordination. These leadership positions require extensive experience and a focus on maintaining high standards of food quality and service. Senior roles often come with added responsibilities such as budgeting and compliance management.
School chef jobs come in various contract types, providing flexibility to suit different career goals and lifestyles. Here’s an overview of common contract types:
Full-time school chef roles offer both stability and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a consistent kitchen environment. These positions often include a range of benefits, such as paid holidays, and can provide chef career progression opportunities.
Temporary school chef roles are perfect for individuals who are looking to gain experience quickly or work during peak periods. These positions provide exposure to different school settings and are an excellent way to build your professional network.
School chef jobs involve preparing and serving nutritious meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards in educational settings.
Experience in catering is beneficial, but entry-level roles may not always require prior experience. Skills such as time management and food hygiene knowledge are valuable.
School chef salaries typically range from £26,000 to £32,000 annually, depending on the role, location, and level of responsibility.
Yes, flexible roles are widely available, including part-time positions and term-time contracts, allowing for a better work-life balance.
