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Chef de Partie Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting to: Head Chef Hours: Flexible daytime service, including weekends and bank holidays Salary: Approximately £34,000£36,000 per annum including troncAbout the Opportunity Enhance Catering is currently recruiting a Chef de Partie for one of our client organisations based in Radlett. This is an exciting opportunity to joi... TLNT1_UKCT

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. We are looking for a Relief Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Care’s Homes and Community Centres. Jewi

A prominent catering company is looking for a dedicated Chef to join their team in Chipping Barnet.

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to work at Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground.You will create masterful dishes while ensuring food safety and quality standards.Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday, bespoke training, and development opportunities.Ideal candidat

A leading catering service in Hatfield is seeking a highly motivated Head Chef to oversee food service operations at the University of Hertfordshire.This full-time role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and managing finances.Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar ro

A leading catering company in Chipping Barnet is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their friendly team at Five Oaks. Candidates should possess a passion for food, relevant experience as a Chef, and a Food Hygiene certificate.

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Relief Chef de Partie to assist in managing catering functions across their facilities.The role requires ensuring high food standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.The ideal candidate will possess relevant culinary qualifications and

Are you a passionate Chef looking for your next leadership opportunity? We're currently recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen within an education contract catering environment. Benefits of Chef Manager Competitive salary of £35k 42 weeks per year Great work-life balance with education hours Opportunity to lead your own kitchen Supportive company and career progression opportunities Responsibilities of Chef Manager Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals Managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and service Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance Managing stock, ordering, and budgets effectively Creating fresh, balanced menus suitable for a school environment About you Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or similar role Strong leadership and organisational skills Experience in contract catering or education catering preferred Passion for fresh food and delivering great service Knowledge of food safety and allergen management TPBN1_UKCT

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. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. We are recruiting for a Central Support Chef to work with our fantastic team covering a portfolio of schools . You will assist with the training and development of our onsite chefs, cover sickness across our sites and be part of the mobilisation team. Due to this being an area role you will need a full uk driving licence and access to your own vehicle The role… Job Title: Central Support Chef Area Covering: Toteenham to Watford (north London area) Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 45 hours per week Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (Term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)) Pay Details: £35,000 per year plus mileage claimed back Benefits: Free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefits What's this all about? Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Chef Manager to join our team. Geographically, you will support the operations manager across their portfolio of sites. You will need chef management experience (ideally from secondary education) , a passion for food and service and craft skills to support in the kitchen when needed You will also be self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively. What's in it for me? So maybe you fancy having your weekends back, school holidays off, no more late nights and split shifts? We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we've got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you've got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we'd love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS 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. TPBN1_UKCT

One of our Enfield based clients require a Chef to ensure that catering is provided within one of their care homes. • High standards and excellent customer satisfaction must be delivered at all times., • You will oversee kitchen services and make sure Health & Safety measures are in place and adhered to., • You will be responsible for ensuring that food presentation achieves high standards at all times, meeting resident’s needs., • Able to lead a team and work as team player, build good relationships and listen to and support colleagues, • Able to communicate and maintain strong relationships, including influencing skills, maintaining good relationships with all workplace colleagues, residents, families, Home Manager and Directors., • Allocate tasks and ensure sufficient stock and staffing levels. Requirements • Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services., • Minimum Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification., • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation., • Previous experience of working as a Chef., • Excellent knowledge and understanding of good practice in providing high quality food to meet resident’s needs and budget guidelines. Working 40 hours per week on a shift rota basis (earliest start would be 8am and latest finish 7pm)

Chef £14.25 per hour 40 hours per week full time, includes alternate weekends Are you looking for a new opportunity within the catering industry, without working split shifts, late nights and every weekend? This is a superb opportunity for a talented, experienced and self-motivated Chef to assist the team to deliver efficient and enticing menus for our residents. Potters Grange is a care home in Potters Bar with a state of the art facility and fantastic equipment and resources to work with. With previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, your duties will include preparing, cooking and presenting appetising, balanced and varied nutritious foods. Ensuring that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times and the environment is safe you will also supervise and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants to be efficient within their roles, and deputise in the absence of the Head Chef. You will support the Head Chef in producing menus that are accessible to all residents and reflect season changes, as well as offering a choice, therefore previous care home experience and knowledge of IDDSI would be an advantage. If you are enthusiastic about food, and want to be part of a supportive and friendly team that make a positive contribution to our residents lives, then we would love to hear from you. Working with us will give you a rewarding, challenging, diverse and exciting career, where no day is the same. To apply for this position please click APPLY below. Potters Grange is committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults and this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We don’t just accept difference, we welcome it. No matter what your sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic, we welcome your application. As a team we actively celebrate, support and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our residents and staff, and we believe this creates an environment of empowerment and mutual respect and therefore excellence in care.’ Some benefits of Working with us • Highly competitive rates of pay, • Great holiday allowance – increases with long service, • Flexible working/rota, • Automatic pension, • Blue Light Card, • Free parking, • Free tea and coffee, • Free access to Mental Health Charter, • Quick career progression opportunities, • First class specialist tailored training and induction, • Length of service rewards, • Regular management supervision and support, • Staff forums – to give you a voice to share your ideas, • Double pay for bank holidays

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget . Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits. Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. TPBN1_UKCT

At Signature Senior Lifestyle , we believe dining should be an experience to savour. From beautifully presented plates to exceptional service, our award-winning care homes offer restaurant-quality dining every day. Were now looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver culinary excellence to our residents and guests at our luxury new care and nursing home in Enfield. What Signature Offer Up to £46,000 per annum 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 Private medical insurance and company sick pay 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 Your Role at Signature As Head Chef , youll be at the heart of our hospitality experience, leading a talented team to create fresh, seasonal dishes that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Youll manage all aspects of food production and kitchen operationsensuring every meal meets our high standards for taste, presentation and safety. Youll have the autonomy to design menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients, meet individual dietary needs and reflect the preferences of our residentsmany of whom are true food lovers. Working closely with the General Manager, Hospitality Manager and Care Services teams, youll make sure every dining experience supports both wellbeing and joy. What Youll Do Lead, train and inspire your team, including Sous, Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs. Develop and deliver creative, seasonal menus in line with residents tastes and nutritional needs. Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations. Manage stock levels, budgets and supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective procurement and minimal waste. Collaborate with care and activities teams to support special events and themed dining experiences. Continuously drive quality, consistency and innovation within the kitchen. What were looking for NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Professional Cookery or Catering. Proven experience in leading a kitchen team within a high-quality hospitality, restaurant or care environment. Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety legislation. Passion for fresh, seasonal, beautifully presented food. Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills. A team player with creativity, energy and a genuine desire to make a difference to residents lives. About Signature When you join Signature, you become part of a company that invests in its people. From bespoke training and development opportunities to delicious meals on shift, wellbeing support and recognition programmes, we believe our team deserves to be as well cared for as our residents. If youre an accomplished chef with a passion for fresh, beautifully crafted food and the leadership skills to inspire excellence, wed love to hear from you. Bring your creativity, skill and care to Signature Senior Lifestyle where dining is an experience to be proud of. Apply now to join our culinary team. TPBN1_UKCT

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. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Chef Manager School Location: Park View School, N15 Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 7am-7pm (45 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) Pay Details: £35,000 per year Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), Free meals onshift & IFG uniform Company pension and other great IFG benefits Your Background… We're open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We're not in the business of making school food, we're here to make good food, after all, that's why our clients and customers love us! What's in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we've got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you've got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we'd love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS 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. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef - FIXED TERM Term time 40 Hours per week Monday to Friday, 06:00hrs-14:30hrs Harrison Catering Services are an independent, family-owned company, which has achieved consistent growth year after year by keeping the core values upon which it was founded - family, respect, honesty, pride and exceptional performance, together known as the Harrison Five Fundamentals - at the heart of its business. Our catering teams are skilled in the art of transforming fresh, seasonal ingredients into nutritious home-cooked meals that support healthier lifestyles and enable customers of all ages to perform at their best throughout the day. We are looking for a Head Chef to join one of our school catering teams. The position will be responsible for preparing food for break, lunch services and any additional hospitality requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven craft skills and a real passion for fresh food. Ideally qualified to NVQ level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary for working x hours per week, term time only. Harrison is dedicated to providing quality, fresh and seasonal food is supported by a carefully selected network of suppliers across the UK who provide responsibly-sourced ingredients - all of which inspires our chefs to create exciting innovative menus. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application, provide 2 references and have right to work in the UK. Our term time contract is a great way to combine work with family commitments. There are opportunities for those who wish to develop their career further within Harrison Catering Services, we have a number of craft and management workshops, should you wish to further develop your skills. Our benefits include:- - Fixed term time contract [6 months plus possibility of extending] - Excellent training and opportunities for career progression - High street and on line discount scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Pro Rata Statutory Holiday - Pension Scheme - Life Assurance Scheme Suitable candidates will receive a response within 5 working days. Visit our website to find out more about what we do and to view our Privacy Notice for Candidates for Employment. TPBN1_UKCT

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a busy secondary school in North London. This is an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for a high-volume kitchen serving approximately 250 main meals daily, alongside a grab & go offer of around 320 items. You will oversee a well-structured team including a Chef, Customer Service Assistant, and 5 General Assistants, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistently high standards. Chef Manager Secondary School ??North London, N15 ?? Salary: £35,000 per annum ? Hours: 42 weeks per year, 45 hours per week (7:00am 4:00pm) ?? Contract: Full-time, term-time plus Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate a team including a Chef, CS assistant, and 5 General Assistants Oversee the preparation and service of 250 main meals plus 320 grab & go items daily Manage both main kitchen service and pod service efficiently Plan and deliver nutritious, appealing, and seasonal menus for a secondary school setting Take ownership of stock control, ordering, and budget management Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health & safety regulations Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction Drive service efficiency during busy lunch periods Build strong relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders Monitor financial performance, including GP and cost control What Were Looking For Previous experience as a Chef Manager or a confident Sous Chef ready to step up Strong background in high-volume catering (education or contract catering preferred) Proven leadership and team management skills Ability to manage multiple service streams (main meals and grab & go) Passion for fresh, healthy, and innovative food Strong organisational and communication skills Good knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens Whats On Offer Salary of £35,000 per annum Term-time working (42 weeks per year) Daytime hours only excellent work-life balance Opportunity to lead a busy and dynamic school site Supportive and established catering environment TPBN1_UKCT

AGENCY SCHOOL CHEFS - TEMPORORY ONGOING SHIFTS Hourly Rate: £16-£24 per hour ( PAYE/UMBRELLA ) Location: All across London Job Type: Full-time/Part-time ( 30-50 hours a week ) Shift Times: Early morning starts 7/8/9/10am - 2/3/4pm Finish Join our team as a School Chef and contribute to the well-being of students across schools in London postcodes & be able to confidently showcase your skills/experience within the workplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assist in the preparation and serving of meals within the school kitchen. Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and dining areas. Help with the receipt and storage of food supplies. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Support the kitchen staff in adhering to health and safety regulations. Assist in the monitoring of inventory and report any shortages to kitchen management. Help maintain a safe and sanitary food preparation environment. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is preferred but not essential. Good understanding of hygiene and safety regulations in a kitchen setting. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues. Reliable and punctual with a commitment to providing excellent service. Enhanced DBS certificate Is essential, but one can be processed for you. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage. Flexible working hours to suit personal commitments. Opportunities for training and development within the catering field. Supportive and inclusive work environment. Permanent roles could be offered for the right candidates. To apply for the Chef position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. TPBN1_UKCT