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About the role: Chef/Cook \n We have a great opportunity for a Chef/Cook to join our in-house Catering team at our Merrist Wood College, to deliver excellent food & refreshment services to our students, staff and guests. \n As a Chef/Cook you will be responsible for the daily catering requirements of the College, ensuring that all meals are freshly prepared and produced in a timely manner and to the highe... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. Ideally, you will have experience as a Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to joi

Chef Manager - Mon to Fri role - Guildford.Contract Catering | Monday-Friday.We're looking for an innovative and passionate Chef Manager for a location in Guildford.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating delicious, seasonal dishes and enjoys working in a positive, supportive

You will manage a team of chefs and catering assistants. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef from a high-volume background, with experience managing large teams and working within a busy environment. Head Chef – Education Activity Centre – Farnham.

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You'll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate. What Signature Offer • From £17.00 per hour, • Shift times: 07.00-15.30 / 10.00-18.00 / 12.00-20.00. Alternate weekends required., • Full time Day shifts available, • Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service, • Workplace pension, • Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours, • Life Assurance Scheme, • ‘Blue Light' discount scheme eligible, • Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus, • Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award, • Ongoing career training and development, • Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services, • Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more Transport Links • Train - Reigate nearest train station, • Walking - 0.9 miles from nearest train station, • Driving - M25 from nearest motorway / bypassYour Role at Signature As Sous Chef you'll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you'll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality. You'll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge. You'll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu. What we're looking for We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in. With 5 years' experience working in a kitchen and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, you know your way around a kitchen. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, and a cool head, even in a hot kitchen, are a big advantage. About Signature Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels. Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today. JBRP1_UKTJ

Chef de Partie / Military Chef ?? Alexandra Barracks, Pirbright ?? Competitive Pay | Weekly Pay | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Serve Those Who Serve This is more than a chef role. Blue Arrow Southampton is recruiting passionate and motivated chefs for a Temp-to-Perm opportunity at Alexandra Barracks, Pirbright . Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a fresh challenge or a newly qualified chef eager to develop your career, this role offers the chance to work in a professional Defence catering environment where your contribution makes a real difference every day. You'll be helping to provide high-quality, nutritious meals to the men and women of our Armed Forces, supporting their training, wellbeing, and performance. Every service matters, and every meal contributes to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country. If you're passionate about fresh food, take pride in your work, and want to be part of something bigger than the next restaurant service, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join This Team? ? Genuine Temp-to-Perm opportunity ? Competitive hourly rates ? Weekly pay ? Work with fresh ingredients and quality produce ? Gain valuable experience within the Defence sector ? Structured and professional kitchen environment ? Opportunities to develop your culinary skills and career ? Holiday pay accrued from day one ? Dedicated support from the Blue Arrow Southampton team Your Responsibilities Preparing and cooking fresh meals to a high standard Supporting breakfast, lunch and dinner services Running your own section and maintaining excellent standards Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed Supporting stock control and kitchen organisation Working collaboratively within a professional catering team What We're Looking For Experienced chefs or newly qualified chefs looking to develop their skills Passion for fresh food and quality cooking Strong work ethic and a positive attitude Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent teamwork and communication skills A commitment to delivering consistently high standards Essential Requirements ? Own transport is mandatory due to the location of the site ? Ability to start shifts from 06:00 ? Flexibility with both start and finish times to meet operational requirements ? Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) ? Right to work in the UK Build a Career with Purpose This role offers more than just a pay cheque. It's an opportunity to build valuable experience within the Defence sector, develop your culinary skills, and support the people who serve our nation. If you're looking for a role where your work matters, your skills can grow, and a permanent opportunity awaits, apply today. Ready to Answer the Call? Apply now and speak with the Blue Arrow Southampton team about joining the catering operation at Alexandra Barracks, Pirbright. Your next mission starts here. ?????????????? Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKTJ

Contract Type:52 working weeks (Greenfield Little Schooloffers year-round care to all children aged 6 months to 4+ years) Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), • 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about, • 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments, • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave, • Bespoke training & development opportunities, • Pension & life insurance, • Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App, • Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme, • Free meals while at work, • Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Hoe BridgeSchool(Greenfield School). You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. • Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service, • Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met, • Contribute to innovative menu planning, • Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service, • Support events and functions alongside school life, • Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, • Ideally, you will have experience as a Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting., • Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation, • Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards, • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, • A flexible and proactive approach to work We pride ourselves on: We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients. Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences. We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices. Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other. New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Caterlink Ltd is hiring a Relief Chef Manager to cover our Guildford locations. This mobile role operates term-time only, Monday to Friday, with 25 hours per week and no weekend work. You will cook to Caterlink standards, supervise site teams and ensure health, safety and budget controls are followed to support our client and pupils. This role requires transport and a flexible approach, and offers development opportunities within our education-sector catering environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an Hospitality & Events Manager for a premium multi-use contract catering site. You’ll lead a dynamic Front of House operation alongside a Deputy Manager, 5 Supervisors and a core team of 20, expanding to 50 for major events, overseeing 28 meeting rooms and Level 1 fine-dining space. The role is hands-on across events and turnover of £2m, working closely with the Executive Chef to deliver outstanding experiences for high-profile clients, with approximately 60% #J-18808-Ljbffr

Surrey / Hampshire / Berks - M3 corridor Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving aroundone million students every dayacross more than1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison,and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. Due to business growth we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, supporting our teams and ensuring exceptional food, service, and operational standards. This is a field-based role, so you’ll need to be prepared to travel between sites. We are looking for a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised multi-site Operations Manager with a background in high-quality food catering services. As an Operations Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind multiple school kitchens, ensuring every site runs smoothly: • Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results, • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, • Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio, • Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met, • Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts, • Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations, • Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success You’re a hands-on, results-driven manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have: • Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites, • A proven track record of leading multi-site teams, with strong people management skills, • Confidence communicating with everyone—from kitchen teams to senior stakeholders, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively, • Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations, • A passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service We’re looking for someone who leads by example, motivates teams, and genuinely cares about people and food. We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career you can be proud of: • 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, • Life assurance and company pension, • Healthcare, • Access to our online learning and development platform, • Employee wellbeing programme, • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme, • IFG Rewards high-street discounts, • Annual Summer Party with company awards If you’re ready to lead high-performing teams, make a real impact, and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Please note: An interview and assessment will be part of the recruitment process. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are hiring for a Relief Chef Manager to provide cover in the area of Guildford to support our existing site-based teams This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility. This role will be a mobile-based role so you will therefore need to have your own transport. The role: • 15.40 per hour, • 25 hours per week working Monday - Friday, • Term-time only - working 38 weeks per year, • To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client, • To ensure that our locations meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures, • To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded, • To support with the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times. 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 Food Policy" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams. • You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be, • We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!, • You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time, • You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

Area Support Manager Location: M1 Corridor, Multi-Site Role Due to the locations of the sites within this remit, we are ideally looking for someone based in or around the Milton Keynes area. Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum plus company car allowance Core working hours are Monday to Friday; however, due to the operational requirements of our sites, there will be an expectation to provide on-call cover on a rotational basis over weekends. Are you passionate about great food, developing people and raising standards? We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Area Support Manager to help drive culinary excellence across our portfolio of workplace dining operations throughout the M1 Corridor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a food-led leader who thrives on coaching teams, improving standards and bringing food concepts to life. Working closely with our Unit Managers, Chef Managers and Regional Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring every site delivers exceptional food, outstanding customer experiences and consistently high brand standards. Personality behind every plate. Food first. Always. At Dine, food isn't an add-on. It's the centre of everything we do. Founded in the Northwest in 1997 and still proudly based in Warrington, Dine Contract Catering was built by chefs and food lovers who believed workplace dining could be something more. Today, that chef-led, food-first mindset still defines us. We're a business where chefs are empowered to create, bringing together seasonal ingredients, local suppliers and bold ideas to deliver food experiences with real personality, purpose and pride. Every offer is tailored. Every menu has intent. What You'll Be Doing As an Area Support Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our food culture, supporting sites to deliver innovative, fresh and high-quality food experiences that delight our customers every day. You'll: • Champion Dine's food vision, culinary standards and customer experience across multiple sites, • Support the successful implementation of menus, food concepts, promotions and seasonal initiatives, • Coach and develop Catering Managers, Chef Managers and operational teams to build capability and confidence, • Provide hands-on support in operations, helping teams achieve excellence in food quality, presentation and service delivery, • Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, innovation and commercial performance, • Conduct site reviews to ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence, • Share best practice across the region and embed a culture of continuous improvement, • Support mobilisation projects, business initiatives and new contract launches, • Act as a visible ambassador for food innovation, hospitality and operational excellence throughout Dine, • Occasionally provide operational cover at sites within the portfolio What We're Looking For You'll be a passionate food professional with the ability to inspire others and raise standards through coaching, mentoring and leading by example. Essential • A strong culinary background within contract catering, hospitality or foodservice, • Multi-site operational experience, • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences, • Experience coaching, developing and influencing managers and operational teams, • Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and operational best practice, • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region including overnight stays where required Desirable • Previous experience as an Area Manager, Support Manager or similar multi-site leadership role, • Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or above), • IOSH Managing Safely qualification, • Experience supporting mobilisations, change programmes or operational improvement projects Why Join Dine? At Dine, food is at the heart of everything we do. We're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, investing in our people and continually raising the bar on quality and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, influencing food standards across multiple sites, developing future leaders and helping shape the future of our business. If you're passionate about food, people and delivering excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Job Reference: com/2109/40770001/52834497/SU #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Chef Manager Education Catering /n Woking, Surrey /n £40,000 + up to 10% bonus /n Term Time Only | 45 hours per week /n £40,000, term time only AND a bonus of up to 10% this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager looking for their next challenge in educ

Experienced Chef Manager sought to lead catering operations in a large secondary school.

Experienced Chef/Cook needed for in-house catering team to prepare fresh food from scratch to high standards.

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly-cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join one of our school catering teams. Chef de Partie - Cranleigh, Surr

Caterlink seeks an Area Chef Manager to lead catering operations across BEBCMAT Trust schools.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join one of our school catering teams.

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie (Term Time only) for Hymers College Hull. The successful candidate will join a respected contract catering team, supporting menu planning, food safety, and high standards of service in a busy school kitchen.

Seeking a Chef Manager with strong craft skills for a rewarding role offering career development and work/life balance, working Monday to Friday during term-time.

Requires leadership and catering experience.

Seeking a Chef Manager for a Monday-Friday role in Liverpool, offering up to £36,000 annually.

Seeking a Relief Chef for temporary work in various hospitality settings in Southampton, offering competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.

Seeking a creative and passionate Chef to support various high-end contract catering sites, preparing fresh, seasonal food ranging from fine dining to street food.

Seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead a busy catering operation in an educational setting, focusing on fresh, nutritious food and excellent dining experiences.

Seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a modern British restaurant near Redditch.

Seeking an experienced Chef for contract catering near Exeter, offering £15. Requires relevant catering qualifications.

Experienced Chef needed for contract catering near Exeter.

Caterlink - Catering Supervisor / Chef - Friskney. Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. We are hiring for a Catering Manager at.

Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service. We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. Job Title: Catering Assistant.

We are looking for an Assistant Catering Manager to join one of our school catering teams. Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day. Assistant Catering

Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team. Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.

We're Popeyes UK&I, a Times Top 100 ranked company, great place to work and Happiest Place to work, and we're building the most loved chicken brand in the country and that's where you come in! Are you ready to bring energy, serve up smiles, and be part of something exciting? At Popeyes, we’re all

Eastertoun Primary is a non-denominational school in Armadale, which benefits from a mixed catchment area in terms of socio-economic background.The school currently has 12 primary classes and a nursery class.The school has a long-established and fully supportive and active Parent Staff Council as we

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services - Glenrothes, Fife (KY7).Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.At Newcross Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help children and young people thrive.We’re looking for compassionate.If you’ve got experience working with childre

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. You will be an experienced Cook/Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing y

Position Title: Catering Assistant.

Job Title: Mobile Catering Assistant. Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all students. We welcome people with great customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgroun

You will be required to work 20 hours per week, 38 Weeks per year.Bring Your Passion to Our School Kitchen!.We’re looking for a positive, hands‑on General Assistant (Cook 1) to help fuel our pupils with fresh, tasty meals every day.If you enjoy supporting your local community, thrive in a busy a

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Catering Assistant - Godalming.

Residential Childcare Support Worker We're currently recruiting experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers and also welcome applications from people passionate about making a real difference to young people.Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Casual Specific Hours: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc