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Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors You’ll be expected to follow food hygiene rules and keep health and safety in mind, but the key is to create varied menus that encourage our young people to try new food. You’ll help plan meals, taking into account any specific dietary requirements. Opened in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school for up to 115 pupils. The school provides education for pupils aged 5 - 16 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will: • Have experience catering in a professional setting, but if you’re a competent home cook we’d still like to hear from you, • Ideally have a basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate, • Be hard working, friendly and dependable At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Wok Chef - Unit 18, St Christopher Place.

Chef - The Old Cock Inn - Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Minimum 6 months chef experience.

You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. Earn while you learn

Cook Manager based at Margaret Wix Primary School 27.5 Hours \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n, • Proficient in IT systems used within catering and kitchen operations\n, • Proficient in IT systems used within catering and kitchen operations\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £13.76 per hour (£16,654 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference.At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.Are you passionate about food, nutrition and creating warm, homely me

Chef De Partie - 4 day week - upto 35k package. We are looking for a chef de partie for a fresh food kitchen in Bury St Edmunds, this is fresh food and everything is done from scratch, chef de partie 32k basic plus 3k tips [35k package] The role The Chef de Partie will run a section in the kitchen, cooking fresh food and ensure the food is of the good standard on the pass. You will prep your fridge for service and cook in service. This role will include all the normal Chef de Partie duties Experience We are looking for a chef de partie with a fresh food background and good knife skills. You will be able to work in a team with fresh food. This role is within one of the main kitchen sections and the sections rotate. Bury St Edmunds chef de partie package 33-35k fresh food Next Step: HtE Recruitment are one of the UK's Hospitality and Catering Recruitment Agencies, established in 2007. If you are looking for your next permanent chef role or looking to recruit a permanent chef, our HtE Recruitment chef recruiters are here to help you. Our Chef positions include Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef De Partie and Pastry Chefs role. By applying, we’ll save your contact details to discuss this role. See our website or email for our GDPR privacy policy. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, We can not help with sponsorship. HtE Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency & only handles permanent chef roles

We sell the world's best chicken.We've done it for a long old time - since 1939, when the idea of.Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.We come to work to be ourselves, and to mak

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a .The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.And there’s plenty in it for you!.Basic up to £34,000 plus tronc

Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step. As part of our privately owned pub group, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark, develop your team and build a successful kitchen with the support of an experienced operations team and genuine opportu

Proven leadership experience running a team, as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a high-volume, multi-channel kitchen. As a Zizzi Head Chef, you are the driving force of our open kitchen. Dedicated Head Chef roadshows, and clear development opportunities.

As Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your own section, preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the wider kitchen team in delivering exceptional food every service. Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef. Chef de Partie - St Albans, Hertfordshire

Chef, Chef de Partie, Line Cheff, Grill chef!. Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen. We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Sotto Lounge.

Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside. Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club St Albans. If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @CosyClub.

Cook fresh food to spec; from tapas dishes, to all day Lounge breakfasts. A passion for real cooking and quality food.

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to be part of something special? We're looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our thriving golf club, home to a busy restaurant, vibrant clubhouse, and a highly successful wedding and events business. xrnqpay At the heart of everything we do are our values of Fun, Ambition, Collaboration and Trust. We believe great food comes from great people working t A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. Earn while you learn

Job Title: Senior Chef de Partie Location: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS Reports to: Head Chef Shifts: * 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, shift times vary. We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Team. Produce high qu

Job Description /n /n The Vacancy /n /n /n /n /n /n We are looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef at the start of their culinary career to join the team - its a great opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from the existing brigade and develop your career in a busy 5-star property using

Job Description /n Chef de Partie /n Basic Rate up to £13. Including TRONC) /n At Heartwood Collection, were on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Chef de Partie /n Were an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly f

Job Description Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools.

Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience.

The Package /n /n - Head Chef.

Job Description We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:/n /n /n - Free Meals On Duty /n - Free Parking /n - Free Use of Gym /n - Monday to Friday - 06:30am - 15:00 /n - Term time only /n - Contri

Job Description We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team at Castle Village in Berkhamsted. As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Job Description Sous Chef /n Join an Award-Winning Gastro Pub Team /n Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next exciting opportunity? We're recruiting for a thriving, award-winning gastro pub group that takes pride in exceptional British produce, seasonal menus, and creating unforget

Job Description Why join us?/n /n /n You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development.We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group.Our teams proudly manufacture qu

Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and custom

Job Description Elior Healthcare - Food That Makes a Difference /n /nEvery meal matters.In healthcare environments, food is about more than nutrition.It's about comfort, wellbeing and helping people feel cared for when they need it most.From retirement living to specialist care settings, we serve f

Job Description Sous Chef Restaurant /n Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire /n Salary: £34,000£37,000 per annum, plus tips Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent /n We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chefto join the kitchen team at a busy and well-esta

Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a part time basis contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers

Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm - 2:00am/n /n Compass Group UK/n /n /nAre you an experienced chef who thrives in a busy kitchen and enjoys leading a team? We're looking for an Evening Head Chef to take the lead on our evening operation, ensuring our customers receive consistently high-quality food and serv

To assist the Cook Manager with preparing meals & work as a team.

Team Members to work in our stores across the UK.You will cut fresh fish, roll maki, and prepare ingredients while upholding top food quality and safety standards.You’ll deliver friendly, attentive service to customers and be part of a vibrant team in a fast-paced retail environment.No experience

We're looking for an ambitious Chef de Partie - ideally you'll have worked with fresh ingredients in a premium branded kitchen and be calm under pressure. Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? .The Plough is a spacious and welcoming pub in Hemel Hempstead, serving fresh, delicious Great British classics alongside our popular,7 day a week, Gold Standard Carvery.From family celebrations and corporate events to private parties

A Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at Fuller's is ideal for those already at Commis Chef level who want to advance their skills and responsibilities to the next level. Chef de Partie Apprentice - Burley. Determination - a 'get up and go' attitude.

We have been awarded 'Best Apprenticeship Training Programme' by the British Institute of Innkeeping and collected the Silver Award for 'Best Apprenticeship Programme' at the Training Journal Awards. Chef de Partie Apprentice - Ashurst. Our award-winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in th

Assistant Cook - Abbots Langley.Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist.For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK.The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week.Our "Fresh

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up. Sous Chef - St Albans, Hertfordshire. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, ensuring consistently high-quality food is delivered while maintaining excellent standards, organisation�

A Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at Fuller's is ideal for those already at Commis Chef level who want to advance their skills and responsibilities to the next level. Chef de Partie Apprentice - Rockford. Working in a Fuller's Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a full team to support and me

A Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at Fuller's is ideal for those already at Commis Chef level who want to advance their skills and responsibilities to the next level. Chef de Partie Apprentice - Burton. Determination - a 'get up and go' attitude.

Passionate Chef de Partie wanted to join a golf club with a busy restaurant, clubhouse, and event business, emphasizing fun, ambition, collaboration, and trust.

Entry-level Commis Chef opportunity at a historic estate near Hemel Hempstead, assisting with food preparation, skill development, and kitchen support in a diverse culinary environment.

Line Chef needed for a high-volume food production team at a historic venue.

Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced.

Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Shifts between 6:00 AM 10:00 PM).An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, entry-level.

Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced.