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\n Second Chef \n \n • 40 hours per week\n, • £15.99 per hour\n, • NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or equivalent required\n, • Alternate weekend working (every other weekend off!) where you will receive an additional 10% premium pay uplift\n, • Free meal on shift\n, • Paid breaks\n, • Free initial DBS check\n \n Are you looking for a role where you can flex your catering skills, cooking exciting recipes from scratch, using high quality, local... \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

A new and exciting opportunity has come up within our catering team!Are you a qualified Chef looking for better work-life balance while still making a meaningful difference? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.We're looking for an Operational Peripatetic Chef (OPC ) to support multiple care homes from Winchester to East Grinstead, ensuring continuity, quality, and compliance across our services.This is a key operational leadership role responsible for delivering safe, high-quality catering services across 7 locations. As an OPC, you will step into kitchens where support is needed most — stabilising services, leading teams, and ensuring standards are consistently met.Hours:3 days per week ( retained basis)10-hour operational service daysOvertime availablePay:£19 per hourWorking Requirements:Alternate weekends (Saturday or Sunday)50% of bank holidaysAdditional :Mileage reimbursed ( Travel time not paid )Benefits:Free meal on shiftFree Initial DBSLife Assurance *Subject to eligibilityBlue Light CardEmployee Assistance ProgrammeNot for Profit Care ProviderEarly PayAbout the RoleAs an Operational Peripatetic Chef, you will travel between care homes to:Deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant food servicesStep in to support kitchens during absence or operational challengesTroubleshoot service issues and improve performanceEnsure adherence to food safety, nutrition, and regulatory standardsTrain and support kitchen teams to maintain consistencyYou'll play a crucial role in maintaining stability across our care homes , ensuring residents receive nutritious, enjoyable meals every day.This role is ideal if you are:Required:A qualified Chef with experience in high-volume or care-based cateringConfident stepping into new environments and leading by exampleExperienced in maintaining food safety and compliance standardsFlexible and willing to travel across multiple sitesHighly organised, adaptable, and calm under pressurePassionate about delivering high-quality, fresh foodMust have a full UK drivers licenceDesirable:Previous experience working across multiple sites or in peripatetic rolesExperience within the care sector or similar environmentsStrong team development and coaching abilitiesWhy join us?At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to quality, consistency, and care. This role offers a unique opportunity to:Gain exposure across multiple servicesDevelop your leadership and operational skillsEnjoy greater flexibility and work-life balancePlay a vital role in improving service delivery across a wider organisationIf you're a flexible, experienced Chef who enjoys variety, leadership, and making a real difference — we'd love to hear from you.Join a supportive organisation where your skills will be valued, your impact recognised, and your work truly matters.TPBN1_UKTJ

Sous Chef - From £35,000 per annum + paid overtimeGreat work-life balance, rota'd weekends off and no split shifts \n An exciting opportunity has become available for a Sous Chef in Winchester with an award-winning event catering business delivering weddings, conferences, private parties and a variety of high-profile events. \n This Sous Chef position offers the chance to work within a creative and supportive team in Winchester, with a varied role that combines event delivery, food preparation and menu development. Easily accessible from Southampton, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for a better work-life balance. \n \n Why apply / What's in it for you? \n\n • From £35,000 per annum\n, • Paid overtime\n, • Evenings only when events are taking place\n, • No split shifts\n, • Rota'd weekends off\n, • Excellent work-life balance\n, • Opportunity to contribute fresh ideas and creativity\n, • Work with an award-winning events team\n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n You'll play an important role in delivering exceptional events by: \n\n • Running events when multiple functions are scheduled\n, • Assisting with preparation within the main production hub\n, • Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to menus\n, • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen operation\n, • Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards\n\n \n What we're looking for \n We're keen to hear from candidates who have: \n\n • Previous experience in a similar role\n, • A genuine passion for great food and hospitality\n, • The ability to inspire and motivate others\n, • A fast, efficient and organised approach\n, • A willingness to get stuck in and support the wider team\n, • A positive attitude and strong work ethic\n, • Experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment\n\n \n This Sous Chef role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while enjoying a healthier work-life balance in Winchester. \n If you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Winchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. \n Job Number 936340 / INDSOTONCHEFLocation WinchesterRole Sous Chef \n Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Sous Chef - From £35,000 per annum + paid overtime Great work-life balance, rota'd weekends off and no split shifts An exciting opportunity has become available for a Sous Chef in Winchester with an award-winning event catering business delivering weddings, conferences, private parties and a variety of high-profile events. This Sous Chef position offers the chance to work within a creative and supportive team in Winchester, with a varied role that combines event delivery, food preparation and menu development. Easily accessible from Southampton, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for a better work-life balance. Why apply / What's in it for you? From £35,000 per annum Paid overtime Evenings only when events are taking place No split shifts Rota'd weekends off Excellent work-life balance Opportunity to contribute fresh ideas and creativity Work with an award-winning events team Key Responsibilities You'll play an important role in delivering exceptional events by: Running events when multiple functions are scheduled Assisting with preparation within the main production hub Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to menus Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen operation Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards What we're looking for We're keen to hear from candidates who have: Previous experience in a similar role A genuine passion for great food and hospitality The ability to inspire and motivate others A fast, efficient and organised approach A willingness to get stuck in and support the wider team A positive attitude and strong work ethic Experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment This Sous Chef role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while enjoying a healthier work-life balance in Winchester. If you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Winchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Winchester Role │ Sous Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a part time basis contracted to 31.5 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' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Job Reference: com/0207/98416002/52811231/R/BU #Medirest 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! TPBN1_UKCT

Chef – Prestigious School | Winchester, Hampshire Looking for a Chef role with excellent work-life balance, daytime shifts, and fresh food cooking? A prestigious school in Winchester is seeking a passionate Chef to join its professional catering team on a full-time, term time contract. The Role Prepare fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff Work across all kitchen sections, including hot kitchen, pastry, larder, desserts, and bakery Produce cakes, traybakes, biscuits, and desserts from scratch Run kitchen shifts independently (approx. 80 covers daily) Support hospitality, functions, receptions, afternoon teas, and special events Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance About You Experienced Chef de Partie or Sous Chef Strong all-round fresh food skills, including pastry Confident leading a kitchen shift independently Experience in schools, contract catering, hotels, or events desirable Organised, reliable, and team-focused Hours 40 hours per week Term Time Daytime shifts * Excellent work-life balance Benefits ✔ Free meals on duty ✔ Free onsite gym access ✔ Free uniform ✔ Pension scheme ✔ Training & development opportunities ✔ Employee awards programme ✔ Health & wellbeing support ✔ Health cash plan & life assurance ✔ Retail, leisure, holiday & technology discounts A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef seeking stability, career development, and a supportive working environment. Interested? Please apply now or contact us for further information. Why Apply with Fire Group? At Fire Group, we’re here to help you take the next step in your career. As a trusted recruitment partner in Hospitality, Leisure, Healthcare, and Industrial sectors, we connect talented professionals with the right opportunities. Our service is completely free to candidates — and we’ll only contact you about roles that match your skills and experience. We may also reach out with future opportunities to support your career, but you can opt out anytime. ⚠️ Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Sous Chef £15.95p/h ?? Winchester Healthcare Site - 4 days per week - Alternate Weekends Are you a passionate and experienced Sous Chef looking for a rewarding role within a busy healthcare catering environment? We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at our Winchester Healthcare site. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys producing quality home-cooked food while supporting and motivating a large kitchen team. What You'll Be Doing Assisting in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, fresh meals. Producing nutritious, home-style food for residents and visitors. Serving approximately 80 covers at lunch and 80 covers at supper daily. Supervising and supporting a team of up to 15 staff members . Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and quality standards. Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. About You Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy catering environment. Healthcare or care sector experience is preferred , but candidates from other fast-paced catering operations will be considered. Strong leadership and team supervision skills. Passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent service. Knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance standards. What We Offer 40 hours per week 4 days out of 7 Alternate weekends Competitive pay of £15.50 - £15.95 per hour Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a difference in a healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKCT

Chef de Partie Opportunities Mint People are hiring Chef de Partie professionals for contract catering roles across a range of venues including outdoor catering events, schools, canteens, prisons, care homes, and more. Why Join Us? Great rates of pay from £18 per hour Flexible hours to suit your schedule Where You'll Work Youll be working in contract catering environments such as schools, canteens, care homes, prisons, and catering venues. These positions offer excellent career progression, and you'll be a key part of our culinary team, delivering high-quality food and service. Your Role Includes: Preparing and cooking meals in your designated station Collaborating with the culinary team Stocktaking and ordering supplies Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards Its ideal if you drive and have your own vehicle, as some venues may be remote. Apply Today if youre passionate, reliable, and ready to take on new opportunities! Mint People are acting as an employment business. Rates of pay depend on experience and age. Right to work in the UK and fluency in English are required. Job Type: Temporary TPBN1_UKCT