Immediate start | Monday to Friday | Temporary to permanent An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a professional kitchen team at a prestigious independent school in Oxford. Working alongside a brigade of four chefs, you will prepare fresh, high-quality food from scratch for students and hospitality events, including fine-dining dinners and special occasions. The benefits • £16.00 per hour, • Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, including a 30-minute lunch break, • Temporary-to-permanent opportunity, • Weekly pay through the agency, • Free meals on duty, • Holiday pay, • Support with the Enhanced DBS application, • Good public transport links, • Opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established contract catering operation Key responsibilities • Work across different sections of the kitchen, • Prepare and cook fresh food to a high standard, • Support the wider kitchen brigade during busy service periods, • Assist with hospitality events and fine-dining dinners, • Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation, • Work efficiently as part of a small, professional team The school caters for students aged 8–18 and places a strong emphasis on fresh, high-quality food. The kitchen provides three lunch sittings, with service running from 10:55am to 1:45pm, creating a structured daytime working environment. Requirements • Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie, • Experience in volume catering, • Good knowledge of fresh food preparation and cooking, • Ability to work across different kitchen sections, • Positive, professional attitude and strong teamwork skills, • Enhanced DBS required; support with the application is available

Catering Staff – Schools | Reading Location: Reading & surrounding areas Positions: General Assistants, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters & Baristas Shifts: 12-hour shifts | Monday to Friday Enhanced weekend rates Weekly pay every Friday We are a contract catering agency supplying temporary staff to a range of schools and education sites across the Reading area. We are currently looking for experienced General Assistants, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters and Baristas to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and experienced catering professionals looking for stable Monday-to-Friday work, with the potential to secure a permanent position with the client for the right candidate. What we offer: • Stable work Monday to Friday, • 12-hour shifts, • Enhanced rates for weekend work, • Weekly pay every Friday, • Opportunities to work at a range of school sites, • Genuine opportunities to move into a permanent position, • Ongoing support from our recruitment team Requirements: To work within our school sites, you must hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate which: • Was issued within the last 3 months, • Includes the Children's Workforce, • Includes the Adults' Workforce Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or kitchen environment is essential for these positions. We are particularly interested in candidates who are reliable, punctual, hardworking and comfortable working in a busy environment. If you have the relevant experience and DBS requirements and are looking for regular work in the Reading area, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Chef de Partie – Italian Cuisine (Pizza Specialist) Temporary to Permanent | Monday to Friday | Central London Contract Options is currently recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients, a globally recognised technology company, for an experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and specialist knowledge of traditional pizza making. Based at the client's impressive headquarters in Central London, you'll be preparing high-quality food for employees in a modern, professional kitchen, working as part of an experienced catering team. The Role We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie who has a genuine passion for Italian food and extensive experience in pizza preparation from scratch. Your experience should include: • Preparing fresh pizza dough from scratch, • Working with a variety of traditional doughs and fermentation methods, • Producing high-quality pizzas using authentic techniques, • Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and presentation, • Supporting the wider kitchen team in a fast-paced environment Italian nationals or native Italian speakers are preferred, although applications from candidates with strong experience in authentic Italian cuisine are welcomed. Contract Details This is a temporary to permanent opportunity. For the first 12 weeks, you'll be employed by Contract Options on a PAYE basis, with weekly pay. This period will also serve as your probation. Working hours are: • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday to Friday only, • A fantastic work-life balance with no weekend shifts Following the successful completion of the 12-week probationary period, you'll transfer directly to our client as a permanent employee. What We're Looking For • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within an Italian kitchen, • Proven experience making pizzas from scratch, • Excellent knowledge of different dough types, proving and fermentation techniques, • A genuine passion for authentic Italian cuisine, • High standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation, • A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a busy team What's on Offer • The opportunity to work for a world-leading technology company, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Weekly PAYE pay during the temporary contract, • A clear route into a permanent position with the client, • A professional, supportive and well-equipped working environment If you're an experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for authentic Italian pizza and are looking for a fantastic long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting role.

A kitchen porter position starts on the 28th of September for three weeks and then potentially continues in Milton Keynes Hanslope Park. The pay is £12.71 per hour, working from 8 am to 4 pm. A car is preferable as the location is quite far from the bus stop. Typical duties include kitchen water work, washing dishes, clearing bins and helping with any necessary kitchen wear. You’ll also need to sanitise your section and ensure you manage your workload effectively. This could be a stepping stone to a permanent position with the company. If this sounds like something you’d like, please apply.

Job description: Food Assistant / Barista Join Our Team! We're looking for a friendly, reliable Food Assistant to join our busy coffee shop team. What you'll be doing: • Preparing and serving fresh food to a high standard., • Assisting with food preparation and maintaining excellent food hygiene standards., • Providing outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment., • Operating the till confidently and accurately, including handling cash and card payments., • Keeping the coffee shop clean, organised, and well-stocked., • Supporting the team wherever needed. Essential requirements: • Previous experience working in a coffee shop, café, or similar fast-paced hospitality environment., • Previous experience using a till and handling customer transactions., • Excellent customer service skills., • A positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment., • Reliability, punctuality, and a strong team ethic., • Flexibility to work shifts across all 7 days of the week, including weekends, as required by the rota. Desirable experience: • Previous barista training or coffee-making experience., • Experience using a Merrychef oven. Full training will be provided for the right candidate. What we offer: • Competitive pay (depending on experience)., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • A welcoming and supportive team environment. If you enjoy working with people, love great food and coffee, and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you! Application question(s): • Do you have a driving licence Location: • Milton Keynes MK17 0PL (required) Work Location: In person

• Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks, • Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day, • Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators, • Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen, • Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher, • Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly, • Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers, • Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items