Chefs Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, events, golf clubs, plus many more… Location: Crewe, Winsford, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Congleton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Nantwich, and surrounding areas Pay: £17.50 to £2...
Chefs Location: Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Establishments: Schools Colleges, Care & Nursing homes Retirement villages and nurseries. Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period. Hour...
Chefs Wanted Glasgow & West of Scotland Blue Arrow is looking for talented and reliable Chefs to join our established team, working across Glasgow and the West of Scotland . If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen e...
Kitchen Porters Wanted Blue Arrow is recruiting Kitchen Porters to support busy kitchen teams across Glasgow and the West of Scotland. As a Kitchen Porter , you will play a vital role in keeping school kitchens clean, organised, and running e...
Agency Chefs Required Across Essex Schools | Care Homes | Nurseries Flexible Work * Competitive Pay * Immediate Starts Available Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible work across Essex? We are currently recruiting experienced...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Bournemouth and Dorset Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across ...
👨🍳 Temporary Chefs Wanted - West Berkshire & Surrounding Areas Flexible Hours | Excellent Rates of Pay | Immediate Starts Available Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work across a variety of hospitality and catering environme...
🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️ 📍 Vacancies across many schools in Nottingham (you choose!) 🕒 Monday to Friday (term time only) ⏰ Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour 👩🍳 Want a job that fits perfectly around scho...
General Assistant / Commis Chef (Agency) - School Catering 📍 Braintree, Essex 💷 Competitive hourly rates ⏰ Flexible shifts | Term-time opportunities available Are you looking for flexible work within school catering? We are currently recruiting...
Chef Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, £17.00-£30.00 p/h Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden,...
Part time School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow a proud to be working with a reputable School in Stoke 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 the s...
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...
Sous Chef - School Catering Andover, Hampshire Permanent | Full-Time We're currently recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef for a fantastic opportunity within a school catering environment in Andover . This is an excellent chance ...
Sous Chef - School Catering Hook & Surrounding Areas £16.00 - £22.00 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Sous Chef Work Within Schools? We're currently recruiting experienced and reliable Sous Chefs to ...
Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £25.00 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Head Chef Work? We're currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Head Chefs t...
School Kitchen Assistant Basingstoke & Andover £13 - £14.00 per hour Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 2:00pm Term-Time Only Opportunities Available Looking for a Role That Fits Around School Hours? We're currently recruiting reliable and enthusias...
Job Description Blue Arrow are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work across a variety of catering environments in Swindon, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester and surrounding areas . ...
Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking for flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional kitchens? Blue Arrow is currently recruiting skilled Chef de Parties to support our clients across ...
To prepare, cook and serve food using fresh ingredients , to a high standard Managing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health & safety Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen d...
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re available right away, and shifts are filling fast. Apply n Are you an experienced Chef Manager seeking flexible work that suits your schedule? Blue Arrow is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Chef Managers to support a variety of catering set...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham and Surrounding Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across...
Exp Experienced Kitchen Assistant Required for Children's Nursery Settings Do you enjoy creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where children can thrive? We are looking for a caring and dependable Kitchen Assistant to join a friendly nu...
An enhanced DBS is required for these roles Key Responsibilities Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients Support the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals Maintain high standards...
More Than a Chef. Help Make a Difference Every Day. A great meal can brighten someone's day, support recovery, improve wellbeing, and help children learn and thrive. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, residential settings, healthcar...
Looking for Flexible Work Where You Can Make a Real Difference? A great meal, a friendly face, and excellent service can have a positive impact on someone's day. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, healthcare providers, and specialis...
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,...
As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering an efficient and welcoming food service for students and staff. Working alongside the catering team, you will help with food preparation, meal service, cleaning duties, and mai...
Kitchen staff required - Full time and part time shifts available - Variety of working locations - Immediate shifts available. Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans £12.70 - £12.99 per hour, weekends pay even more! Working at various client site...
Location: York and surrounding areas Working Hours: Monday to Sunday - Flexible Hours Pay Rate: From £12.71 per hour Flexible Working Available Are you looking for flexible work in a friendly and rewarding environment? Blue Arrow is recruiting...
Chefs Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Care & nursing homes and retirement villages Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Contract type: Temporary ongoing Hourly rate : £17p/h to £21p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environme...
Location: Wakefield and surrounding WF postcode areas Working Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm or 9:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: From £12.71 per hour Term-Time Only | Flexible Working Available | 4-Hour Shifts Are you looking for flexibl...
📍 ST13 Area (Leek) 👨🍳 CHEFS WANTED - FLEXIBLE SCHOOL HOURS 👩🍳 📍 School settings across Leek and surrounding areas ⏰ 8:00am - 2:00pm (great work-life balance!) 💷 £16 -20 per hour Looking for flexible chef work that fits around your lifesty...
🥪 Catering Assistant 🍴 📍 Location: Leek and surrounding areas 🕒 Monday to Friday opportunities available ⏰ Hours: 9am-2pm, 8am-2pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm (you choose!) 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour *Please note, you are able to pick up other a...
Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Cambridge 💷 £12.71 - £13.50 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...
Experienced Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters needed or sites in the Epsom and Reigate area to work in local Schools. Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment ...
Experienced Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters needed or sites in the Banstead and Epsom area to work in local Schools. Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment...
🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️ 📍 Choose a location that suits you 🕒 Shifts: Monday to Friday (term time only) ⏰ Hours: 9:30am - 1:30pm, 10:00am - 2:00pm or 10:30am - 2:30pm (depending on the school) 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour *Pl...
Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly and hardworking team within a school in Blyth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous catering experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced enviro...
Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Cleaner to join a friendly team within a school in Blyth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment fo...
Experienced Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters needed or sites in the Bromley and Orpington area to work in local Schools. Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environm...
👨🍳 CHEFS WANTED - FLEXIBLE SCHOOL HOURS 👩🍳 📍 School settings across the local area of Shrewsbury, as well as Whitchurch, Market Drayton etc. ⏰ 8:00am - 2:00pm (great work-life balance!) 💷 £16 - £20 per hour Looking for flexible chef work...
Blue Arrow Manchester are recruiting multiple experienced catering staff for various roles. Location: Central Manchester, Greater Manchester and Lancashire Hours: Various different shift patterns will be available including school hours 10:00-14:0...
General Food Service Assistant (Ad Hoc) Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 09:30am - 13:30pm, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lif...
Catering Assistant Location: Cannock & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience, client requirements, shift patterns, and working environment....
Sous Chef - Contract Catering | Sherborne £16 per hour (£33,280 per annum) | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | 52-Week Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef to join a well-established contract catering ...
General Food Service Assistant (Ad Hoc) Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 09:30am - 13:30pm, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lif...
Chef 📍 Winchester 💷 £15.44 per hour ⏰ 40 Hours per Week 📅 5 Days out of 7 🎓 Term Time Position 🏢 Contract Catering Chef Opportunity | Excellent Work-Life Balance We're looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join a busy and...
We are recruiting experienced Cleaners to work across schools and contract catering units in Durham and surrounding areas. If you take pride in maintaining high cleaning standards and enjoy working independently, we'd love to hear from you. Worki...
Relief Chefs Pay: £17-£20 p/h (dependent on level, experience & shift patterns,) Shifts: Breakfast Shifts | Days | Evenings | Weekends | Immediate starts Contract: Temporary - full‑time & part‑time available Locations: Derby & Der...
Chef Environments - Schools, Colleges, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages and any other DBS environments. Locations: Uttoxter, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Staffordshire and surrounding areas Pay: £17.00 per...
Chefs & Chef Managers Wanted | Surrey Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across the...
Catering Assistant Location: Swadlincote & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Casual Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience, client placement, shift pattern, and working environ...
Catering Assistant Location: Lichfield & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Ad-Hoc Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience, client placement, shift patterns and work environment Looking f...
Catering Assistant Location: Tamworth & Nearby Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible and Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience, assignment type, shift pattern and client requirements Looking fo...
School Chef (Ad Hoc) - to start asap Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work withi...
Job Title: Evening School Cleaner Hours: 3:30 PM, - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Evening School Cleaners to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible...
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 a...
Work When You Want. Cook What You Love. 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 wo...
Relief Chefs Wanted - Lincoln | Blue Arrow Are you a talented chef looking for flexibility, variety and regular work? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to join our growing team across Lincoln and the surrounding areas . We have ...
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Hours: Part-Time (Term Time and/or All Year Round) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Join Our Team We are seeking a reliable and hardworking School Cleaner to join our friendly team in Daventry....
Job title: Agency Chef Location: Reading Contract type: Temp Starting on: July 2026 Rate of pay: Mon- Fri £15.00 to £22.00 + Holiday pay per hour Weekends £15.00 to £32.00 per hour + Holiday pay per hour Are you ...
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 ...
Job Description As a Catering Assistant, you will support the delivery of a high-quality food service for pupils and staff. Working as part of the catering team, you will assist with food preparation, service, cleaning, and ensuring a safe and hyg...
Enhanced DBS Relief Chefs Wanted - Flexible Agency Work with Blue Arrow Location: Nottinghamshire Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly Are you an experienced chef with a valid Enhanced DBS check? Looking for flexible work that fits ar...
Temporary Mobile School General Assistants Monday to Friday | Flexible Work Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary General Assistants for ongoing opportunities across Aylesbury and surrounding areas. These varied roles provide the chance to support d...
If you're a chef who's fed up with the same four walls, the same menu, or being tied into shifts that don't suit your life, we'd like to hear from you. We're looking for chefs of all levels, from Chef de Partie through to senior Chefs, to support ...
We are looking for a Chef Manager to lead one of our school catering teams. The position will be responsible for providing a catering service, managing the team, maintaining stock control, planning menus and any additional hospitality requirements...
Chefs Needed - Cambridge 📍 Cambridge & surrounding areas 💷 £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience) 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Cambridge , ...
Catering Assistants 📍 Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to w...
Sous Chef | Flexible Hours | Up to £20+ Per Hour | Weekly Pay At Blue Arrow, we're looking for talented Sous Chefs across Plymouth, Exeter & Taunton/Yeovil and the surrounding area who want more control over their schedule without compromising...
🌟 Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes (Flexible Agency Shifts) 🌟 Pay: £17 per hour (Mon-Fri) £19 per hour (Weekends) Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals within schools or care homes ?...
Chef (Term Time Only) 📍 Winchester, Hampshire We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join a busy education catering team in Winchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef looking for a stable, term-time-only position w...
Location: Northampton and surrounding areas Job Type: Temporary / Ad Hoc Agency Work Salary: Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are currentl...
Location: Kettering and surrounding areas Job Type: Temporary / Ad Hoc Agency Work Salary: Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle and commitments? We are curre...
Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Job Type: Temporary / Ad Hoc Agency Work Salary: Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly Are you a skilled and reliable Chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are currently recru...
General Assistants, Kitchen Porters & Front of House Staff Wanted - Dundee Area | Blue Arrow Looking for flexible work in hospitality? Join Blue Arrow today! Blue Arrow is currently recruiting General Assistants, Kitchen Porters and Front of ...
Job Opportunity: School Chef - Across Coventry & Surrounding Areas Location: Coventry Pay Rate: From £16.00 per hour DBS Check: Required (Enhanced Child) Are you a skilled and passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role that fits around schoo...
Job Opportunity: School Chef - Across Coventry & Surrounding Areas Location: Coventry Pay Rate: From £16.00 per hour DBS Check: Required (Enhanced Child) Are you a skilled and passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role that fits around schoo...
Job Opportunity: School Chef - Across Leicestershire & Surrounding Areas Location: Leicestershire Pay Rate: From £16.00 per hour DBS Check: Required (Enhanced Child) Are you a skilled and passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role that fits ...
Chef Location: Stoke on Trent, Leek, Stafford, Newcastle Under Lyme, Congleton, Shrewbury, Telford, Nawich, Crewe Pay rates £17.50p/h to £21p/h - dependant of chef level, job roles, shifts and experience. enhanced rates on weekends, client dep...
School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Alfreton , which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team. Due to the nature of this role, an ...
Chef Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Trusts, Colleges, Care homes and Retirement Villages Location: Staffordshire Stoke on trent, Congleton, Leek, Kidsgrove Tunstall, Nantwich, Crewe, Stoke on trent, Buxton & surrounding areas Contract ty...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Long Eaton 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 Assista...
🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️ 📍 Schools across Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 🕒 Monday to Friday - Term Time Only ⏰ Shifts available: 10:00am-2:00pm or 10:30am-2:30pm 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour 👩🍳 Looking for a job that fi...
🥪 Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍴 📍 Location: Stafford 🕒 Days: Monday to Friday (term time only) ⏰ Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour 👩🍳 Looking for a part-time role that fits perfectly around the school day? We...
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Hours: Part-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: Competitive hourly rate Start Date: Immediate Start Available Join Our School Catering Team! We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to j...
📍 Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire ⏰ Hours: Part-Time, Term-Time Only 💷 Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate 📅 Start Date: Immediate Start Available School Kitchen Assistant Required Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits ar...
Catering Assistant Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Ad Hoc Assignments Hourly Rate: £12.71ph - £13.00ph, depending on assignment, shift pattern and working environment Are you an experi...
Catering Assistant Location: Uttoxeter & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Hourly Rate: £12.71ph - £13.00ph, depending on experience, assignment type, shift pattern, and working environment Looki...
Catering Assistant Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Casual Assignments Hourly Rate: £12.71ph - £13.00ph, depending on experience, placement, shift pattern, and environment Looking for r...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Stoke-on-Trent 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 Ass...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Stone 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 Assistants t...
Chef Environments - Schools, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages Locations: Opportunities available across Nottingham, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Arnold, Newark, Derby and surrounding areas. We also cover Beeston, ...
Looking for a better work-life balance without compromising on pay? Are you an experienced Chef de Partie seeking flexible shifts, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional kitchens across Berkshire? Blue Arrow ...
Chef Location: Lichfield & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Ad Hoc Assignments Hourly Rate: £17.00ph to £21.00ph dependant on experience, job role, shift pattern and environment Are you a talented Chef looking for f...
Sous Chef Location: Tamworth & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Ad Hoc Assignments Hourly Rate: £17.00ph - £21.00ph, depending on experience, role, shift pattern, and working environment Looking for flexible chef wo...
Sous Chef Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Hourly Rate: £17.00ph - £21.00ph, depending on experience, client site, shift pattern, and kitchen environment Ready for ...
Sous Chef Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Hourly Rate: £17.00ph - £21.00ph, depending on experience, venue, shift pattern, and kitchen environment Looking for flex...
Sous Chef Location: Uttoxeter & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Hourly Rate: £17.00ph - £21.00ph, depending on experience, assignment, shift pattern, and kitchen setting Want the freedom to cho...
Temporary Kitchen Assistants Required School Kitchens Across West Berkshire £12.71 - £13.50 per hour | Monday to Friday | Day Shifts Only Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are currently recruiting Temporary Kit...
We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team at Leeds Beckett University's Carnegie Sports School at the Headingley Campus . Working Hours - Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Wha...
Chef St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, £17.00-£30.00 p/h Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and Watford. Our si...
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...
Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with reputable schools and care homes in the Ripley area. We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support busy kitchen teams on a part-time, ongo...
About the Role Chef Manager - School Newbury, West Berkshire 31k-35k (Term time only) You will oversee the daily operation of a modern kitchen facility, delivering fresh, balanced, and appealing menus. You will be responsible for monitoring food c...
Chefs Location: Derby & surrounding areas £17 to £20 per hour Pay rate depends on chef level, job roles, shifts and experience. At the beginning of each job assignment, pay rates will be discussed before you start your role. Shifts: Var...
Chefs Environment: Prison catering - chefs to work within prisons Location: Staffordshire, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Telford, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Leek & surrounding areas Pay: From £19 pe...
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.
