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Commis Chef - Immediate Start \n\n • Hourly pay: £14 per hour\n, • Location: AL8\n, • Job Type: Temporary contract with potential for extension\n\n We are seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our culinary team. This position requires a flexible working schedule and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety. The role offers an immediate start and the potential for contract extension, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their culinary career. \n Working Schedule: \n Work between 4 days and 3 days per week. \n 1 Weekend on, one off \n Schedule from 9:00-18:00 \n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Food Safety Level 2 certification is a must.\n, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.\n, • Ability to work flexibly according to the scheduled shifts.\n, • Strong commitment to hygiene and food safety standards.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive hourly rate of £14.\n, • Flexible working hours.\n, • Potential for contract extension.\n\n Must be able to provide references. \n

Cook Manager based at Oaklands Primary School 27.5hpw \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary:£13.22 per hour (£15,996 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Deputy Group Chef \n Location: Field-based across South Stevenage Welwyn Hatfield (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City) \n Salary:£17.55 per hour (£27,268 per annum) \n Hours: 35 hours per week \n Schedule:Term Time Only plus 1 week days (39 weeks) \n Reports to: Group Chef \n HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture and our commitment to excellence. \n The Deputy Group Chef plays a critical role in ensuring kitchens remain fully staffed, operational, and deliver high-quality food and service safely across multiple education sites. This position supports the Group Chef by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities. \n Key Responsibilities for Deputy Group Chef \n Workforce Planning & Deployment \n Assist with the deployment of a mobile catering team, to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed. Help plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work alongside with Group Chef to anticipate staffing needs. \n People Management \n Work in partnership with the Group Chef to support and develop a mobile workforce, including line management responsibilities. Assist with training, performance, and absence management, ensuring HR compliance. \n Operational Support \n Provide hands-on kitchen support when needed, maintain food quality standards, and monitor performance (food cost, labour, waste). Support site engagement activities and digital systems. \n Compliance & Safety \n Ensure high standards in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen management across all sites. \n Recruitment & Retention \n Assist with the recruitment and retention of mobile team members, contributing to wider site recruitment and engagement initiatives. \n Mobilisation Support \n Assist with new site set-ups and transitions, including equipment, onboarding, and systems implementation. \n About You as a Deputy Group Chef \n\n • Experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager (multi-site/mobile preferred)\n, • Strong leadership and team management skills\n, • Solid knowledge of food safety, H&S, and allergens\n, • Organised, adaptable, and able to work across multiple locations\n, • Passionate about food quality and customer service\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel\n\n Apply Now \n If you're a proactive Deputy Group Chef who enjoys working alongside senior leadership, supporting teams, and upholding high standards while delivering great food and customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Hatfield House - Coach House Kitchen, Old Palace, and Riding School.Up to £37,000 per annum + paid overtime over 40 hours.Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days out of 7, 40 hours per week over Monday-Sunday with some evenings.Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your culinary ca

Chef de Partie Fresh Food & Events Kitchen.Salary: £35,000 per annum + Tronc.Contract: Full-Time, Permanent.Live-In Accommodation Available at £100 per week.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join a thriving kitchen operation within a prestigious country estate in

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Head Chef | South Hertfordshire | £45,000 to £50,000 + tronc (circa £3,000).What's in it for the successful Head Chef?.Salary £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.Group discounts across the group's pubs.Enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay.Exceptional training and development.Genuine career pr

Working closely with the Head Chef,. Sous Chef Award-Winning Gastro Pub. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who loves working with.

Reporting to the Head Chef you will be assisted by junior chefs. Our clients are recruitng a Chef de partie to work in their busy restaurant in the Welwyn area. As part of a hard working brigade you will be assist the Head Chef in serving food of a AA rosette standard for lunch and dinner service.

Reporting to the Head Chef you will be assisted by junior chefs. You will already be working as a Chef de Partie. To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef apply and send your Daniel Boyle CV now.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Catering Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Assistant Catering Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience.In return, you wi

Youll be preparing and cooking the Italian food our guests know and love.Think freshly prepared pasta, pizza and Italian favourites, delivered consistently and with pride.Youll work as part of our restaurant team and we understand the importance of achieving a healthy work/life balance.We aim to giv

Job Type: Temporary contract with potential for extension.We are seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our culinary team.This position requires a flexible working schedule and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety.The role offers an immediate start and the potential for contrac

Job Description Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.We are brave

Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, self-motivated.Catering across a dynamic range of operationsfrom large-scale banqueting and outdoor barbecues to fine dining and traditional café servicethe kitchen focuses on local, seasonal, and sustainable nos

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including staff meals, live-in accommodation if required, training, career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme, and a bonus scheme. The Salisbury Arms Hotel in Hertford is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily operations in a histor

Quest Employment is seeking a Line Chef for a busy food production team near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef looking to take the next step in their career. As Junior Sous Chef you'll be a key part of the Postino Lounge kitchen; supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping the team deliver great shifts every we

Caterlink - Assistant Chef - Bishop's Stortford. We are looking for an Assistant Chef at St Mary's Catholic Secondary, in Bishop's Stortford who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food.

You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef looking to take the next step in their career. As Junior Sous Chef you'll be a key part of the Bolero Lounge kitchen; supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping the team deliver great shifts every wee

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Lead a team of 10, including an Assistant Chef and General Assistants.

A love for great Italian food and a commitment to a fun, respectful team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team at Bolero Lounge, our brand-new site, and become part of one of the UK's most successful restaurant groups. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one. Bolero Lounge, a local caf bar.

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Postino Lounge. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Assistant Catering Manager position with Compass Group UK&I. Our ideal Assistant Catering Manager will:. We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Catering Manager to help us create exceptional food exper

Station Cook Stopsley (Weekend) - Stopsley Salary: GBP7,255 per annum rising to GBP7,608 per annum plus weekend allowanceBasis: Part timePackage: 10 hours per week, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.Contractual Hours:

Seeking an experienced cook for a part-time weekend role at a fire station, preparing meals for crews.Requires food hygiene and cookery certificates, and experience in commercial/industrial catering.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie to join the brigade of an award-winning fine dining restaurant situated within a prestigious country estate in Hertfordshire. Chef de Partie Fine Dining Restaurant.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Pub Chef to join the kitchen team within a busy and well-established countryside pub located on a stunning farm estate in Hertfordshire.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Traditional Pizza Chef to join a well-established countryside hospitality venue in Hertfordshire. This role centres around delivering exceptional artisan pizzas from a dedicated pizz.

Job DescriptionChef de Partie Fresh Food & Events KitchenLocation: HertfordshireSalary: £35,000 per annum + TroncContract: Full-Time, PermanentLive-In Accommodation AvailableOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join a thriving kitchen operation within a presti

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. As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to del

If you’re passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!. Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, prepa

What's on offer ? £40,000 basic salary ? Excellent tips on top of salary ? Wednesday to Sunday working pattern ? 48-hour contract ? Closed every Monday and Tuesday ? Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients ? Supportive, professional team environment ? Genuine opportunities for progress

If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now! TPBN1_UKTJ. Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef. We have o

You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents. To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times. Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for anexciting opportunity to work in a busy, multi-site visitor attraction? RAVenues is seeking a hands-on, proactive Sous Chef to support food productionand service across a variety of high-volume catering outlets at Twycross Zoo. As Sous Chef at Twycross Z

We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you'll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

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The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy. The Role Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation De

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its important we find the right Second Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. Job Description /n We are looking for aSou

Job Description Chef /n Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, £17. Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and Watford.

Job Description Job Title: Junior Sous Chef/n Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £34,000 + £3,000£5,000 TRONC Accommodation: Live-in available (5 minutes drive away) About the Role/n We are recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join a premium, farm-to-fork gastro site in Hertfordshire.