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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) Your Role and Responsibilities Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Ongoing recruitment and retention Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today! *Terms & conditions apply #3231

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be 3231

Relief Cook13.69 an hourStoke-on-TrentContract type: Relief / to work as and when required Do you have a passion for great food and excellent customer service? We're looking for a Relief Cook to provide flexible support across our Independent Living Villages, stepping in whenever our catering teams need an extra pair of hands. You'll help deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service by p... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Chef Manager to work with a social care provider on a temporary ongoing basis. Full time hours are preferred, however part time will be considered for the right candidate. Overview: The role holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen within a social care setting. The role holder will be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring all dietary and nutritional requirements are met whilst maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene compliance. Main Duties: Lead kitchen operations on a daily basis Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with dietary requirements Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations Manage stock control, ordering and rotation of food supplies Supervise and support kitchen assistants and catering staff Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and storage areas Work with care staff to ensure resident dietary needs are met Monitor portion control and food quality standards Support menu planning and catering delivery Essential Criteria: Enhanced DBS certificate Food hygiene certificate Previous experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef, preferably within a care home, healthcare or similar setting Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards and allergen management Experience of supervising kitchen staff Experience of menu planning and catering for varied dietary requirements Good organisational and communication skills If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV

Butcher Full Time Location - Stoke on Trent Salary -£15.00 per hour (£31,200 per annum equivalent) Hours Monday to Friday 5:45am – 2:15pm The Role We are looking for an experienced Butcher to join a well-established organic food production business working on multispecies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong knife skills and previous butchery experience looking for a stable, long-term role with opportunities to progress. Responsibilities Cutting and preparing meat to specification Maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene Working efficiently within a production environment Following food safety procedures Keeping workstations clean and organised Requirements Previous butchery experience essential Strong knife skills Reliable and punctual Good attention to detail Ability to work well within a team Knowledge of food hygiene standards What’s on Offer £15 per hour Full-time permanent opportunity Early finish every day Monday to Friday only Career progression opportunities * Supportive working environment Immediate start available. Why Apply? This is more than just a production role — it’s a chance to join a business that invests in its people, values progression, and offers long-term security. If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Teleios Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Jubilee are recruiting DBS Chefs to support schools and care facilities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. If you're looking for steady weekday hours, daytime shifts and guaranteed hourly pay, this is a fantastic chance to secure reliable, well-balanced work in some of most organised kitchens. These environments offer structure, routine and a calmer pace, giving you predictable weeks while still letting you focus on quality cooking. DBS Chefs What you'll get: • Up to £20 per hour, • Monday to Friday, • Daytime-only shifts, • Every hour paid, • Weekly pay plus holiday pay, • A genuine work-life balance DBS Chefs What's on offer: • Flexible hours across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, • A range of school and care home kitchens, • short term and long-term assignments available, • Well run sites with supportive, stable teams Already have a DBS? Perfect – you can start quickly. Need one? We'll help you get it sorted. If you're a DBS Chef looking for dependable weekday work with strong pay and predictable hours, apply today and we'll get you started. Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. AMRT1_UKCT ...

Chef (Zero Hours) - Yarnfield Park, Stone, Staffordshire Full-Time / Permanent £13.45 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We are seeking a Chef to work in the kitchen ensuring the production of high-quality food and following of all legal requirements in line with contractual obligations and company expectations ensuring the delivery of excellent food and following of all health & safety and food safety requirements at all times. Key Accountabilities • To prepare, produce and serve high quality dishes, • To prepare fresh food items for use in dishes, • To follow recipes to company standard to ensure the allergen report is correct, • To monitor portion size and wastage, • To work in a safe manner to ensure safety of yourself and others, • To communicate effectively with the front of house team to ensure successful service periods, • To work 'front of house' on the servery as required, • To communicate with guests in a professional manner, • To adhere to all training / guidelines given for the following policies and procedures: health & safety, food handling, COSHH, uniform standards, personal protective equipment, manual handling and fire regulations, • To ensure all displays and counters comply with company and s...

Elior at work - Workdays Made Better with Great Food A great workday starts with great food, and we know food at work should be more than just a sandwich at your desk. That's why we bring exciting, fresh, and flexible catering to workplaces across the UK. Whether it's a quick grab-and-go snack or a hearty lunch, with tech-powered ordering and diverse menus, we keep teams happy, energised, and ready to take on the day. What you'll be doing... As a Night Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients. • Motivating and managing a team, • Controlling and managing a budget, • Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence Working Pattern: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 22.15pm - 04.15am Salary: £26,520.00 per annum Job ID: 7040 What can you bring? • Genuine interest in customer service excellence, • Focused on the front line, • Proven team leader experience<...

Are you an experienced chef looking for a fully flexible role or searching for a work life balance?? We are looking for experienced chefs to cover relief placements across Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent. We serve a diverse customer base operating in various environments from sporting events and gastropubs to fine dining hotels, restaurants and event catering. We have opportunities for full time placements or simply pick up extra shifts on your free days to earn extra cash! We believe that skilled chefs should have the control over their own careers and maximise their earning potential at the times that work for them. Commutable from Crewe, Sandbach, Nantwich, Audlem, Leek, Whitchurch, Congleton, Shrewsbury, Telford and Shropshire. Benefits of working with Bookachef • Set your own hourly rate, • Get paid for all the hours you work, • You dictate when youre available to work, • Work as many or as few shifts as you choose, • PAYE or Ltd Company engagements available, • Develop your experience in different venues, • You decide how far you travel, • You pay us no fees at all, • Holiday Pay entitlementWe have placements for agency chefs across Stoke-on-Trent covering head chef, senior sous chef, sous chef, chef de partie a...

Prison Chefs - Stoke on Trent Location: Telford, Stoke on Trent, Stafford & surrounding areas Pay: £19 (Mon-Fri) up to £37 on weekends. Ongoing full-time work with a regular income, weekends & Bank Holidays are paid at an enhanced rate. You must be able to work full time and all shift pattern once rota provides. Shift Patterns Will be 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays up to 37.5 hours a week Start Date: If you have worked in a prison previously or have completed a prison vetting within the last 5 years, then you can start as soon as possible. If not we can submit your details to the vetting team. Once completed then you will be able to start. Have you ever wanted to really make a difference to people lives, or really wanted to help support people with upskilling their skill sets, ready for their new ventures in life. If so, we believe this role maybe just what you're looking for.. The Role: Working within a prison kitchen is not your typical kitchen. You will be based inside a prison, running a busy catering operation that keeps hundreds of people well-fed every day. It's all about high-volume, quality batch cooking-and it runs like clockwork (thanks to people like you). As you can imagine you are required to work on site the Prison canteens and you will be working with reside...

Job Description Caterplus - More Than a Meal, It's a Community /n /nAt Strawberry Hill within Caterplus, we don't just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart./n What you'll be doing... /n /nAs a 2nd Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and .../n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n ZIPC1_UKCT

Relief Chef - All Environments Location: NUL / Keele Blue Arrow is a leading specialist recruitment agency, dedicated to connecting skilled chefs with exciting opportunities across the UK. We are currently seeking experienced Relief Chefs to work across a variety of kitchen environments in Nottingham and the surrounding areas. The Role This is a flexible and varied position, offering the chance to work in a wide range of settings including restaurants, hotels, contract catering sites, pubs, and seasonal event venues. As a Relief Chef, you will step into different kitchens, providing essential support and maintaining high standards of food quality and service. This role also includes opportunities to work at busy seasonal events such as festivals, sporting events, and large-scale functions, making it ideal for chefs who enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a high standard, • Supporting kitchen teams during busy periods or staff shortages, • Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards at all times, • Adapting quickly to different menus, teams, and kitchen environments, • Assisting with high-volume catering during peak seasonal events, • Ensuring efficient kitchen operations and service delivery Requirements • Previous experience as a chef in professional kitchen environments, • Stron...