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Chef & Dessert Specialist Work Location: Scarisbrick Hall School Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time, Term Time Plus 4 Weeks (School Holidays) Reports to: Catering & Events Manager Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Flexible, typically between 11:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to adjust working hours when required to support school events, functions, operational needs, or staff absences. This may include working earlier shifts and additional hours on occasion. About the Role Scarisbrick Hall School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and adaptable Chef & Dessert Specialist to join our catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys creating high-quality desserts, baked goods and pastries while also playing a key role in the preparation, cooking and service of the school's wider food offering. Working closely with the Head Chef and catering team, you will contribute to all areas of food production, helping to deliver exceptional meals and dining experiences for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is willing to support colleagues across all kitchen operations and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our catering provision. Key Responsibilities Food Production & Service Support the preparation, cooking and service of main meals, hospitality catering and special event menus. Prepare, cook and present a variety of high-quality desserts, cakes, pastries and bakery products. Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider catering team to develop innovative menus, seasonal dishes and new food concepts. Contribute ideas that enhance the overall dining experience and support the school's catering vision. Ensure all food is produced and presented to a consistently high standard. Prepare food to meet dietary, nutritional and allergen requirements, including allergen-friendly alternatives where necessary. Support healthy eating initiatives through the provision of balanced and nutritious menu options. Maintain efficient workflow during service periods and assist colleagues across all kitchen sections as required. Support catering for school events, functions, open days, hospitality and special occasions. Plan and coordinate workload to maximise the efficient use of kitchen equipment, ovens, preparation areas and production capacity throughout the working day. Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider catering team to schedule production effectively, ensuring equipment and resources are utilised to their full potential while maintaining food quality and service standards. Demonstrate flexibility by adapting production plans to support changing operational requirements, helping the kitchen team maintain efficiency during busy service periods, events and functions. Team Contribution Work as an integral member of the catering team, providing support wherever required. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with different areas of food production depending on operational needs. Help create a positive, supportive and professional kitchen culture. Support the training and development of colleagues where appropriate. Stock Control & Cost Management Use food stock efficiently and minimise waste through effective planning and stock rotation. Support stock management procedures, deliveries and routine stock takes. Follow recipes, specifications and portion controls to maintain quality and manage food costs. Report stock issues and equipment concerns promptly. Standards, Compliance & Safety Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen and food preparation areas. Ensure compliance with all food safety, allergen, health and safety, COSHH and fire regulations. Follow HACCP procedures and school catering policies. Maintain strict controls to prevent cross-contamination and support best practice in allergen management. Complete production records and monitoring documentation accurately. Additional Duties Undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Head Chef or Catering & Events Manager. Attend training courses, team meetings and professional development activities as required. Support school events and catering functions outside normal operating requirements when necessary. Promote and safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of pupils in accordance with school policies. Person Specification Qualifications Professional Cookery, Catering or Hospitality Qualification - Desirable Level 2 Food Safety Certificate - Desirable Experience Previous experience working as a Chef, Sous Chef, Cook or Catering Professional - Essential Experience producing desserts, bakery and pastry items - Essential Experience working within a high-volume catering environment - Essential Experience within schools, education, hospitality or contract catering - Desirable Skills, Abilities & Personal Qualities Strong culinary skills covering both savoury and dessert production - Essential Passion for high-quality food and excellent presentation standards - Essential Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment - Essential Flexible and adaptable approach to work - Essential Strong organisational and time management skills - Essential Ability to work independently and use initiative - Essential Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues - Essential Excellent communication and customer service skills - Essential Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Essential Creativity and enthusiasm for menu development and food innovation - Desirable High levels of attention to detail and consistency - Essential Other Requirements Commitment to continuous professional development - Essential Sound understanding of allergen management and food safety practices - Essential Willingness to support school events and occasional additional operational requirements - Essential Safeguarding Scarisbrick Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all other safer recruitment requirements. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV together with a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role. TPBN1_UKCT

Mercure Haydock Hotel Location: Penny Lane, Haydock, WA11 9SG Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Join Our Kitchen Team Mercure Haydock Hotel is a welcoming hotel ideally located in Haydock, offering comfortable accommodation, dining, leisure facilities, weddings, conferences, celebrations and memorable guest experiences. We pride ourselves on delivering warm hospitality, quality food and excellent service, whether our guests are joining us for a relaxing stay, a business event, a wedding or simply enjoying a meal with us. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a busy hotel environment, enjoys developing others and is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. If you're passionate about great food, quality ingredients and creating memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Sous Chef, you will be second-in-command in the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to support the successful day-to-day operation of our food offering. You will play an important leadership role, helping to ensure consistently high standards across our restaurant, lounge, breakfast service, events, weddings, conferences and banqueting. This is a hands-on position where you will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team and help maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and efficiency. In the Head Chef's absence, you will confidently take responsibility for the kitchen operation, ensuring smooth service and maintaining our standards. What You'll Be Doing Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen. Lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with company and brand standards. Supervise, coach and develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants. Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation and portion control. Support menu development and seasonal food offerings. Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen management and HACCP standards. Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements. Monitor food quality, wastage and kitchen efficiency. Assist with stock ordering, rotation and inventory management. Support the achievement of food GP targets and kitchen budgets. Maintain accurate food safety records and temperature logs. Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver excellent guest experiences. Support weddings, conferences, banqueting and special events. Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation. Assist with the recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen team members. Promote a positive, respectful and collaborative working environment. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys leading people as much as creating great food. You will be organised, resilient and passionate about hospitality, with the ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining excellent culinary standards. You will be comfortable working in a varied hotel kitchen where no two days are quite the same. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Senior Chef de Partie. Experience within hotels, restaurants or other busy hospitality environments. Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and service. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams. Good understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen requirements. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and public holidays. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Right to work in the UK. Desirable Skills Previous experience within a hotel kitchen. NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent. Level 3 Food Safety qualification. Experience with banqueting, weddings and conference catering. Menu planning and seasonal menu development experience. Stock control and food cost management experience. Knowledge of kitchen labour scheduling. Experience mentoring apprentices or junior chefs. COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge. Understanding of sustainability and food waste reduction initiatives. What We Offer At Mercure Haydock Hotel, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where our team can develop, progress and build rewarding careers in hospitality. Competitive salary Complimentary meals whilst on duty Discounted hotel stays for you, your family and friends Career progression opportunities across Providence Hotels Ongoing training and professional development Employee Assistance Programme with confidential wellbeing support Company pension scheme 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays Recognition and reward programmes Uniform provided Employee discounts across participating hotels A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment If you are an enthusiastic chef looking for your next opportunity and would like to play an important role in the kitchen team at Mercure Haydock Hotel, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKCT

Job Vacancy: School Cooks (September Start!) *This is working for a hospitality staffing agency* We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cooks to join our team for work within schools across the Wigan region. Location: Wigan Pay Rate: From £15.00/hour Start Date: September Shifts: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7am - 2pm (may vary depending on the school) What You'll Do: Prepare food to a high standard and adhering to menu specifications Ensure kitchen is fully equipped and in good working condition, reporting any issues to be resolved by management Stocke the kitchen with supplies and organising stockroom, including monitoring of sell-by dates and rotating stock Monitor ingredients and reporting order requests Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and food service areas Follow food safety guidelines Report any safeguarding concerns Work and communicate effectively within the kitchen team and with Front of House team members Complete due diligence and ensuring full compliance with relevant Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations You Should Have: Passion for food Previous experience in a chef or cook role Organised and good time management A friendly and positive attitude The ability to work under pressure Reliability and good timekeeping Why Join Us? Competitive hourly pay Fun and dynamic event atmosphere Opportunities for ongoing work We're hiring immediately, so don't wait! You'll be representing both Interaction Recruitment and our Clients to ensure that all guests experience the best standards of customer experience, whilst having the opportunity to enjoy these events yourself. We book everything through our App, so whenever you're ready to work, you just log on and pick whichever shifts you like! Interaction Recruitment are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. INDMC

Business Development Manager An excellent opportunity for a proactive, confident and commercially minded sales professional to join a hospitality consultancy, supporting a varied portfolio of hospitality clients with prebooked sales growth, corporate bookings, agency relationships and new business opportunities. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Corporate Sales Manager, Sales Executive, New Business Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Partnerships Manager, Sales Consultant, Sales Representative SALARY: £40,000 per annum plus quarterly bonus + Benefits LOCATION: Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 5 days per week – 42.5 hours JOB OVERVIEW This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys proactive sales, relationship building and working with hospitality clients to generate enquiries, bookings and revenue growth. As the Business Development Manager, you will be deployed to hospitality clients to identify new streams of business, grow corporate and consumer sales, and develop opportunities through direct, agency, third-party and booking platform channels. The Business Development Manager will work closely with venue operations and marketing teams, ensuring sales activity is aligned with logistical capability, brand positioning, client needs and agreed KPIs. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Business Development Manager include: • Generate New Business: Identify, approach and develop new corporate, consumer and agency sales opportunities for hospitality clients, • Build Local Sales Plans: Research the local area, identify key businesses, event bookers, social committees, personal assistants and office managers, and create targeted sales activity, • Develop Client Relationships: Contact prospective clients, nurture relationships and generate first enquiries for events, functions and venue bookings, • Use Sales Data: Engage suitable target clients using existing data sources, previous bookers and sourced prospect lists, • Drive Channel Sales: Promote venues through agency, third-party, listing sites and booking platforms, • Manage Booking Platforms: Set up and engage relevant booking platforms such as Tag, Venuescanner, Hirespace and Togather, • Use LinkedIn Proactively: Promote client venues, network, research prospects and reach out to local businesses, • Convert Enquiries: Respond quickly to incoming enquiries by phone, email and website, converting opportunities efficiently, • Attend Showrounds: Meet customers face to face, present venues professionally and support the sales process through to booking, • Prepare Sales Administration: Complete invoicing, contracts, function sheets, reporting, pre-orders and CRM updates accurately, • Report on Activity: Provide weekly updates on sales activity, enquiries, bookings and opportunities against agreed targets, • Communicate Effectively: Work closely with line management, client teams, venue operations and marketing colleagues CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Enthusiastic, positive, energetic and self-motivated approach, • Passion for selling, achieving targets and maximising bonus opportunities, • Good understanding of the hospitality industry, including bars, restaurants, pubs and newer hospitality sectors, • Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills, • Confident building, nurturing and managing external relationships, • Able to work independently, take ownership and manage proactive sales activity, • Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills, • Adaptable, commercially aware and comfortable managing change, • Confident using the phone, closing deals and communicating with clients, • Familiarity using booking and CRM systems such as Collins, Tripleseat or HubSpot, • Organised and efficient when using calendars, emails and CRM systems, • Presentable, creative and resourceful when working virtually and in person HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P15026 Full-Time, Permanent Sales Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ

Job Vacancy: School Cleaners (September Start!) *This is working for a hospitality staffing agency* We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable School Cleaners to join our team for work within schools across the Wigan region. Location: Wigan region Pay Rate: From £12.71/hour Start Date: September Shifts: Monday - Friday between the hours of 2pm - 6pm (may vary depending on the school) What You'll Do: Ensure all areas of the school are clean, tidy and safe Sweeping, mopping, dusting and wiping all areas of the school including classrooms and common areas Report any maintenance issues or damages to the school management team Restock cleaning supplies Follow cleaning guidelines and COSHH regulations You Should Have: Great attention to detail Previous experience in a cleaning role A friendly and positive attitude The ability to work alone Reliability and good timekeeping Good time management Why Join Us? Competitive hourly pay Fun and dynamic event atmosphere Opportunities for ongoing work We're hiring immediately, so don't wait! You'll be representing both Interaction Recruitment and our Clients to ensure that all guests experience the best standards of customer experience, whilst having the opportunity to enjoy these events yourself. We book everything through our App, so whenever you're ready to work, you just log on and pick whichever shifts you like! Interaction Recruitment are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. INDMC

Seven Investment Management in London is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead 7IM’s cyber security function, owning day‑to‑day execution of the strategy across the group.The role protects clients, colleagues, data, systems and services from current and emerging threats while supporting gro

We are working with a creative workspace that is looking for a friendly, organised and hands-on Reception & Community Coordinator to be the welcoming face of the space. Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy creative workspace. Supporting events across the site and liaising with on-site partner

Coordinate meetings, client events and social functions, including catering, hospitality, conference room setups, AV requirements and room bookings.

We are working with a leading international law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Temporary Receptionist to join its London office for an initial eight-week assignment. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal teams and stakeholders. This is a fully office-based pos

Supporting the wider team with admin — filing, printing, scanning, event coordination.

Support the onsite management team with events and workplace activities. Full training will be provided on site-specific systems and processes, and you will play an important role in supporting workplace activities, enquiries, and events across the site. Provide support to the Workplace Experience t

Chord Event creates premium temporary structures for high-profile events around the world. Every event Chord Event delivers starts in our warehouse long before our crew reaches site. Picking, packing and preparing equipment for upcoming events.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Supportive and collaborative working environment.

A positive and reliable approach to work. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. This HGV Driver / Warehouse Operative position could be particularly appealing if you enjoy driving but are ready to move away from spending your whole working day on the road.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Supporting the wider team with admin — filing, printing, scanning, event coordination.

Maybe you’ve worked in retail, or hospitality before. GREAT PEOPLE – you’re working with people like you.

You provide customer-oriented advice and sell our wide range of products, for example when helping customers choose gifts You also perform production-related tasks as well as restocking and maintaining the sales areas You implement our high quality standards with dedication and care You consis

Maybe you’ve worked in retail, or hospitality before. GREAT PEOPLE – you’re working with people like you.

You provide customer-oriented advice and sell our wide range of products, for example when helping customers choose gifts You also perform production-related tasks as well as restocking and maintaining the sales areas You implement our high quality standards with dedication and care You consis

You provide customer-oriented advice and sell our wide range of products, for example when helping customers choose gifts You also perform production-related tasks as well as restocking and maintaining the sales areas You implement our high quality standards with dedication and care You consis

Maybe you’ve worked in retail, or hospitality before. GREAT PEOPLE – you’re working with people like you.

Help keep the workplace safe by supporting safety-related admin work. GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. The role is due

Maybe you’ve worked in retail, or hospitality before. GREAT PEOPLE – you’re working with people like you.

Minimum of 1 year of sales experience in a retail environment ~ Social Media Skills, knowledge of Mobile Devices Skills and Computer skills are an asset ~ Is available to work a on flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as per business needs.

Cycle to work scheme Generous annual leave allowance Pension Scheme Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Follow company policies, procedures and loss prevention guidelines.

Help keep the workplace safe by supporting safety-related admin work. GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. The role is due

Support in-store events, launches and promotional activity. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively. We are an inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inspiring workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, able to thrive, feel valued, and grow with u

Help keep the workplace safe by supporting safety-related admin work. GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. The role is due

Cycle to work scheme Generous annual leave allowance Pension Scheme Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Follow company policies, procedures and loss prevention guidelines.

Minimum of 1 year of sales experience in a retail environment ~ Social Media Skills, knowledge of Mobile Devices Skills and Computer skills are an asset ~ Is available to work a on flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as per business needs.

Cycle to work scheme Generous annual leave allowance Pension Scheme Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Follow company policies, procedures and loss prevention guidelines.

NXTGEN is delighted to be working with a fantastic and highly regarded firm based in Colchester to recruit an Office Administrator for their growing team. As an Office Administrator, you will work closely with Partners, Managers, and the wider team, playing a key role in the day-to-day running of th

Support in-store events, launches and promotional activity. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively. We are an inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inspiring workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, able to thrive, feel valued, and grow with u

PT Cleaner needed in Woodbridge Paying £12.Full time hours on a temporarybasis 330-630 Key Responsibilities Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas.Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washrooms.Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriat

Requires manual handling and target-oriented work.

Seeking an outgoing and proactive Front of House/Facilities Administrator for a part-time role in London.Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, maintaining office organization, and providing administrative support.

Warehouse Operative needed to pick, pack, weigh and mix ingredients for a pet food supplier.

Supportive team and positive working environment. Stand out perfomers will be offered on-going work after this period. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Warehouse Operative needed for picking, packing, and loading duties in Bury St Edmunds.

Greets patients, manages appointments, handles inquiries, and assists with administrative tasks in a medical setting.