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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the culinary operation at one of the South Coast's most vibrant sporting and events venues. You'll oversee all food preparation and kitchen activity across racedays, hospitality, fine dining, retail catering, and a growing schedule of non-raceday events. This role is perfect for a Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, consistent food at scale. The Role Reporting to the Catering General Manager, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, cost control, and compliance across a multi-outlet venue. You'll manage a team of Chefs, Trainees, and Kitchen Porters while ensuring all hygiene, safety, and legal standards are met. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with the Catering GM to meet revenue budgets and cost targets, • Purchase within agreed parameters to achieve targeted food GP, • Implement and maintain the Food Safety Management System, • Ensure all menus are costed accurately and consistently meet GP% targets, • Coordinate stock takes and manage stock levels effectively, • Support future purchasing decisions and kitchen redevelopment plans, • Maintain all EHO food safety standards and ensure full compliance, • Uphold quality control throughout the entire production process, • Control portioning and minimise waste to protect margins, • Develop menus reflecting customer needs and current food trends, • Maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organised kitchen environment, • Collaborate closely with other departments for seamless event delivery, • Arrange staff training and development in partnership with the Catering GM, • Manage rotas, allocate daily workloads, and record absence/sickness, • Achieving labour budgets and explaining variances, • Driving recruitment and retention of kitchen staff, • Reducing reliance on agency labour, • Managing site spend and controlling food margins, • Improving food spend per head across racedays and events, • Maintaining excellent service standards We're looking for a Head Chef who brings: • Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, • Strong understanding of HACCP, allergen management and food safety legislation, • Confidence managing budgets, purchasing, and stock control, • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a team, • A creative, trend-aware approach to menu development, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • The ability to work under pressure with a calm, structured approach This is a rare chance to take ownership of an entire venue's culinary offer, influence menu direction, build a strong kitchen team, and make a visible impact at a major hospitality and events site. If you're a driven, innovative Head Chef looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and room to shine - 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job description: Who are we? Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team. Your role will be based in Maris View, Eastbourne which is well under construction and set to be open in April 2026! We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so. The Role: Working as part of the kitchen team as a Sous Chef you will help prepare and cook all food and meals to the highest standard within the care home. Assisting with the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals for our residents based around specific dietary requirements, choices and desires whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment. The catering team plays a key part in our home and you will become part of the care home family. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the food they cook and takes pride in what is served to our residents on a day-to-day basis. Previous experience would be an advantage,...

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a chef who is not only skilled in food preparation but also understands the importance of nutrition and hydration for older people, including those living with dementia. Requirements Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook. Working as a Chef in a care hom

Food processing operatives work with specialized equipment in food production. Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. Ability to follow all appropriate safety

Why 2 Sisters?When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £2. What you’ll getImmediate start; opportunities for progression; up to 33 days holiday per year; staff shop; subsidised hot food canteen; regular overtime; ons

Casual Cleaner - Fontwell Park.Be part of the team behind the scenes at one of the South's most exciting racing and events venues.Fontwell Park is looking for reliable and hardworking Casual Cleaners to support our race days and non-racing events throughout the year.From thrilling National Hunt fixt

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Mental Health Support Worker – Buckinghamshire.Buckinghamshire, England · Contract £20.We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist service in Buckinghamshire for experienced Mental Health Support Workers to join their bank of staff.This is a flexible, well-paid opportunity to support children an

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Warehouse Operative - Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4QAContract: PermanentSalary: Offering up to £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceWe are looking for an Inventory Operator to join Thames Water permanently.As a Warehouse Operative, you will be part of the Inventory Operations and Supply

Warehouse Operative - Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JHContract: PermanentSalary: Offering up to £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceWe are looking for an Inventory Operator to join Thames Water permanently.As a Warehouse Operative, you will be part of the Inventory Operations and Supp

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs.This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting c

Warehouse Operative - Temp - Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AWContract: ContractSalary: £13.We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join our Renewals and Logistics team.The Inventory Operations & Supply team provides warehousing, storage and distribution of materials and critical equipment

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Requisition ID62210Position TypeFT PermanentWorkplace Arrangement#LI-OnsiteAbout the roleWe are expanding our manufacturing facility in Coleraine, Co.Londonderry and have several exciting opportunities available for Warehouse Operatives.In this role, you will work on a 3-week rotating shift schedule

Salary range increasing to £15.April Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you feel like you can really make a difference? Why not join the team and begin your career as aSenior Support Worker/Team Leaderhere at Madiba.Madiba is an

Join Pilgrim's Europe as a Production operative Washroom area – in Attleborough NorfolkAre you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a leading food manufacturing company? Pilgrim's Europe is looking for motivated Team Leader to join our team and contribute to our success.

Description Location: Goring by Sea, West Sussex Salary: £14.Hours: 9 pm until 7 am Allowance: Unsociable hours uplift £4.Who are we:Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities across Sussex.We run 23 supported living services and 4 resident

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Multi Drop Delivery Driver Class 2We require a reliable, hard working person to deliver soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to our regular trade customers.We deliver to Schools, and other educational facilities plus Cafes and Coffee shops.This role is Monday to Friday starting at 6am with

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Multi-Drop Delivery Driver Join Our Growing Team in Hemel HempsteadDue to continued and exciting growth, were on the lookout for enthusiastic and dependable Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers to join our dynamic team in Hemel Hempstead.Working Days: Monday to FridayDelivery Type: Single-person deliveriesA

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Mental Health Support Coordinator (Community)Location: Newhaven base, with travel around Lewes AreasSalary: £27,942 per year plus £1,000 essential car user allowance pro rataHours: 22.Evening and Weekend availabilityWhat youll be doing:Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health ser

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Do you want to work in a children's home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person's life Apply today to join our client's team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.They are seeking compassionate, resilient Senior Residential Childcare Support W

Overview: Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity with person-centred planning we make sure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible.We are currently looking for experienced and enthusiastic

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life.This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows.Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back

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Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive.Were looking for dedicatedSenior Residential Care Workerto join our team near Barnstaple, Devon.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environm

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Location: HMP Guys Marsh Job Type: Part time, 8 hours - Fridays and Saturdays 4 hours each day 12.Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £24,570 FTE (£5,241.Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance, Season Ticket loan, Cycle to work scheme, Charity worker discounts, Enhanced maternity package, Wellness, inc

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Are you a caring individual who enjoys working with people? Then join our committed community outreach team in Barrow.As a support worker you can support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives.The successful candidate will engage with service users and bui

Production Operatives - Immediate start.We are looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join a growing team based in Ballymena, Co.In this role, you will help manufacture precast concrete products used in construction projects across the UK and Ireland.You will be working as par

About the role We have a great opportunity for a Production Operative to join the team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in GainsboroughThe Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food.