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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 65 children and offers a range of indoor and outdoor activities designed to support creativity as well as positive intellectual and physical development as they prepare for full-time education. Conveniently located just a quick five-minute drive from the A1(M) junction 3 and within a 10-minute drive from the bustling centers of St Albans and Hatfield, our nursery provides easy access for families. We offer complimentary lunches and free parking for staff, creating a welcoming environment. With a strong focus on social development, we ensure that language and communication thrive within our setting, featuring six bright and spacious rooms tailored for each age group. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 25% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements for children.\n, • Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.\n, • Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management.\n, • Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.\nIdeal Candidate, • Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings., • Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills., • Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance.If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!

As a Commis Chef, you will gain exposure to fresh food preparation, service standards, and kitchen organisation while working alongside experienced chefs. The Commis Chef will play an important role in supporting the senior chefs with daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and maintaining hi

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting residents’ health and wellbeing, working in line with food safety standards and MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity. Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils saf

We are recruiting for a Chef Manager who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Chef Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, staff management, stock

Experience in a commercial kitchen is valued but not necessary, as training can be provided. A leading facilities management company in Hatfield is seeking a General Assistant to help with food preparation and service tasks.

Sous Chef Location: Hatfield House - Coach House Kitchen, Old Palace, and Riding School Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum + paid overtime after 40 hours Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours over Monday-Sunday, minimal evenings. 5 days out of 7, from 7:45am-5pm and evenings from 5pm-10pm Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you want to work in a historic and inspiring environment, supporting a Head Chef to deliver a high-quality food experience to visitors and events at Hatfield House? We're looking for a Sous Chef to join the team, assisting in managing kitchen operations and ensuring an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets. About the Role: As Sous Chef at Hatfield House, you will support the Head Chef in leading the culinary operation across Coach House Kitchen, Old Palace, and Riding School events. This role involves helping manage kitchen teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining high food standards, and stepping in to lead in the Head Chef's absence. Your responsibilities will cover visitor dining, large-scale events, and high-quality food preparation. You will play a key role in operational efficiency, kitchen management, and the delivery of consistently excellent dishes for all visitors and events. The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and able to motivate the kitchen team, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and health & safety standards. What We Offer: 20 days holiday + bank holidays Free parking Free access to Hatfield House and discounted events Free team meals while working on site Laundered chef whites Paid overtime after 40 hours Compass reward scheme Supportive, values-driven team culture Opportunities for professional growth and development A chance to make a meaningful impact in a continuously growing sector Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Management: Assist in managing kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency across all outlets Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety Team Leadership: Manage and motivate kitchen staff, covering rota management and leading in the Head Chef's absence Stock & Inventory: Oversee stock management, ordering, and waste control Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for visitors and events Service Support: Assist in plating and service, ensuring high-quality presentation Event Support: Deliver excellent catering for events at the Riding School and Old Palace The Ideal Candidate: Minimum 3 years' experience in professional kitchens, with management experience Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and health & safety regulations Ability to manage rotas, stock, and kitchen operations efficiently Creative, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment Passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering a positive visitor experience About Us Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. Job Reference: com/1903/70491001/52797804/SU #RA Venues 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

Product Mobilisation Lead Location: Hybrid Hertfordshire HQ with travel to school sites across our growing south-east region and increasingly national presence, as required. Salary Range: £39,809 - £42,971 per Annum (DOE) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent HCL is a leading specialist school caterer, transforming how children experience food. Every day, HCL makes a difference to thousands of children's lives we cook delicious, nutritious meals; we run workshops that teach the next generation how to eat well and never settle for less. HCL has its own Citrus technology product which supports allergen food safety management for pupils and food ordering for parents, and which we have a strong and committed roadmap to develop further The Product Mobilisation Lead is the market-facing ambassador of the Citrus platform. They ensure every school, parent community, kitchen, and HCL contract manager experiences a smooth, confident and high-quality one-stop-shop experience of Citrus. Customer Citrus Mobilisation Leadership Work with the HCL Citrus Sponsors, HCL Mobilisation Manager and Citrus Platform Specialist to ensure client needs and expectations are clearly understood and accurately translated into the configured Citrus environment. Conduct school operational readiness checks including hardware commissioning, Wi-Fi viability, device login validation and general site readiness. Deliver user onboarding for school office staff and other relevant users. Support parent communication and activation steps with the Contract Manager to ensure a smooth go- Lead go-live preparation and on-the-day support, ensuring operational confidence across all user groups. Provide structured mobilisation-phase hypercare and complete mobilisation only when stability, satisfaction, and agreed success measures are met. Maintain accurate mobilisation status and communicate risks and issues to internal stakeholders. Client Experience Management Act as the primary HCL face of Citrus during mobilisation, providing a high-quality customer experience for schools, parents, contract managers, and internal teams. Support schools in understanding key Citrus processes, ensuring confidence in day-to-day operations. Assists in the triage of mobilisation-phase issues, directing school environment issues to Support Desk or say school ICT, workflow and training gaps, and genuine platform defects to the Citrus Platform Specialist. Collaborate with the HCL Mobilisation Manager to ensure Citrus delivery aligns with wider customer mobilisation activity. Operational Support Ensure schools understand upcoming menu or operational calendar events and are fully prepared for them. Support users in understanding how Citrus reinforces School Food Standards and allergen safety principles. Product Development Support Provide real-world field feedback to inform Citrus improvements, surfacing user behaviour, usability challenges, and opportunities for improvement and simplification. Work with the Citrus Platform Specialist and Product team to channel school and parent insights into continuous improvement. Skills & Competencies Strong organisational and mobilisation skills with the ability to lead multiple go-lives in parallel. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities with non-technical users. Understanding of data privacy principles from an operational user-handling perspective. Ability to translate user needs and behaviours into actionable improvements. Problem-solving mindset, adaptable, with strong customer empathy and attention to detail. Experience Requirements Proven experience in SaaS onboarding, service delivery, or client-facing solution implementation roles. Experience working with non-technical user groups in education, public sector or operational environments desirable. Familiarity with allergen management or compliance-led environments is advantageous. Qualifications Degree or equivalent experience in business, IT, education, or related field. Project management qualification is desirable but not essential. Behaviours / Cultural Fit Can Do One Stop Shop attitude Customer-first mindset, focused on delivering agreed promises. Highly adept at problem solving to ensure the highest level of customer outcomes for each mobilisation. Collaborative and adaptable, working across boundaries, in HCL aswell as in the marketplace. Genuine passion for improving school food experiences and wellbeing. Success Measures Citrus deployments delivered on time and to agreed mobilisation standards. Parent activation rate at Day 30. Staff training completion rate and evidenced readiness. Kitchen/admin daily usage compliance during first 20 school days. Hypercare exit within 5 school days (max 10), with clear triage accuracy. Launch satisfaction score from headteachers and admin leads. Reduction in adoption-phase issues through proactive readiness work. Why Join HCL? A company vehicle will be supplied to support the on-site nature and requirements of the role. Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Good pension scheme Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme A values-driven organisation committed to quality, innovation and community Strong focus on personal development and leadership growth Apply Now TPBN1_UKCT

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT HATFIELD SALARY CIRCA £35,000 DEPENIDNG ON EXPERIENCE Our client is a prominent civils company based in Hatfield, specialising in delivering high-quality commercial projects across Manufacturing, Data Centres, Food Logistics and the Pharma sectors. As part of their expanding team, they are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Office Admin Support professional to assist with document control, Health & Safety (H&S) support, procurement and general office administration. This role offers great potential for career progression based on the area you are passionate about. You will report to the Office Manager but will have working relationships with the whole team including the Directors. Our client is committed to supporting the professional development of their employees. This role offers a unique opportunity to progress your career in either Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S), Document Control or Procurement, with potential to move into more specialised roles. They offer training and mentorship, as well as the opportunity to gain recognised industry qualifications, enabling you to take on more responsibility and grow within the company. Key Responsibilities: Document Control * Manage, organise, and maintain project-related documents, ensuring all records are properly filed, up-to-date, and accessible. * Implement and maintain document control procedures, ensuring version control and document compliance. * Assist project teams with document preparation, distribution, and tracking for all commercial projects. * Ensure that all documentation meets company standards and external regulatory requirements. Collate and manage the O&M process for the end of each job. Health & Safety Support (H&S) * Assist in preparing, updating, and filing key H&S documents, such as risk assessments, method statements, and safety audits. * Ensure that all site personnel and subcontractors have the necessary certifications and documentation in line with H&S requirements. * Maintain training records and support the team in organising H&S training and inductions for staff. * Assist in monitoring site safety compliance and help coordinate site audits and inspections. General Office Administration * Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering calls, responding to emails, and managing correspondence. * Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action points. * Order and manage office supplies, equipment, and inventory to ensure the smooth running of office operations. * Assist with basic finance-related tasks, including invoice tracking and expense management. Team & Project Support * Provide general administrative support to project managers, site teams, and the wider office team. * Ensure personnel records are maintained and kept up-to-date, including contracts, certifications, and training documentation. Skills & Qualifications * Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the construction or commercial project sectors. * Great organisational skills with attention to detail to ensure you have the foundations to learn document control systems and procedures. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with document management systems. * Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work well in a team as well as independently. Benefits * Competitive salary based on experience. * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. * Professional development and training opportunities to advance your career. * A supportive and inclusive workplace. Should this excellent Office Admin Assistant opportunity be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Anna Maguire. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities

Role: Operations Support Assistant Location: Welwyn Garden City Hours: Full time - 30 - 40 hrs a week Salary: £12.80 - £13.00 per hour An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Operations Support Assistant to join our clients successful team. Our Client is looking for a reliable, hands-on all-rounder to support our Operations Manager in the day-to-day running of the business. This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working across multiple areas including coffee shops, sandwich vans, buffet deliveries, kitchen prep, and warehouse operations. Benefits: On site parking Company pension Duties of a Operations Support Assistant: Support the Operations Manager with daily business needs Work across coffee shops serving customers and preparing drinks Deliver buffets and catering orders Operate and cover sandwich vans when required Assist with food preparation in the kitchen Provide excellent customer service at all times Support warehouse organisation and stock control Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene Help with ordering and managing stock levels What we would like from you: Full UK driving licence (essential) Flexible availability (hours and days will vary) Strong work ethic and positive attitude Ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in hospitality, catering, or stock handling is an advantage ( If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. WGCTEMPS By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days

This food preperation chef role focuses on fresh food preparation, including crafting high quality sandwiches, salads, and other cold preparations for our busy City clientele. Previous experience in food preparation, deli work, or sandwich making is advantageous but not essential. Food and Beverage

Food processing operatives work with specialized equipment in food production. They use ingredients from a recipe to make large batches of a food brand’s products, and they also monitor industrial kitchen equipment. Monitor food processing machines and make adjustments to the controls for devices

This leadership role involves overseeing all activities in the preparation area to ensure operational control in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Samworth Brothers is seeking a Preparation Area Manager in England.

Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a specialism in Design & Technology, ideally with a focus on Food Preparation & Nutrition. Contribute to the development of the Food Preparation & Nutrition curriculum and resources. Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging and effecti

Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel. A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen. Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and fa

Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a specialism in Design & Technology, ideally with a focus on Food Preparation & Nutrition. Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback as a Design & Technology Teacher (Food Preparation & Nutrition). C

Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products.

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting. You will

Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the Grantley Arms. A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen. Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friend

Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at Grantley Hall. A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.

A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen. Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products. Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional s

Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at any of any of the outlets that Fletchers Kitchen provide food for. A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.We have an excellent opportunity for a number of cleaning positions available across East Dunbartonshire within our Education and Corporate estate.There are a variety of full time and part time positions, including morning a

Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products. Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel. A thorough understanding of health & safety and

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. As a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give

Assist with all food preparations as delegated by the senior chefs. Passionate about food preparation and service. Contribute where possible and assist in the production of suitable innovative menu designs for the relevant area of food service within the hotel.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 40-week sessional post i.Monday - Thursday, 15:00-18:00.To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings.Please do

You will provide a cleaning service within Renfrewshire House.The main duties of these posts will include general cleaning duties and any other duties which come under the remit of the posts.The successful applicant should have previous cleaning experience in a similar environment and have a friendl

Monitor food stock and place orders as needed. Adhere to food safety and health & safety standards. Enthusiastic team player with a love for food and attention to detail.

You’re joining a collection of leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food.

Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked. You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices). Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to a

Cleaner - Male - St Albans Club, St Albans.Our team is so important to us, the people in our business is what makes us successful.We live by a set of values called our ‘Winning Ways’; Win Together, Aim Higher, Own It, We Care and Love What We Do.We focus on what sets us apart as a Brand and ens

You’re joining a collection of leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food.

You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to d

The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development. The desire to lead and work collaboratively with the Head Chef and Back of House team with a passion for delivering consistently

For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our "Fresh Food Policy" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to

Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked. You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices). Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to a

Part-Time / Seasonal - working Mondays and Fridays.Join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Accommodation Cleaner, where you'll help create spotless, welcoming spaces for our guests to enjoy their next adventure!.We're looking for reliable, detail-focused team members to take care of our accommod

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner - Lancashire.Full- Time / Part-Time / Seasonal.Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, where you'll help create spotless, welcoming spaces for our guests to enjoy their next adventure!.As a Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, you'll be our exper

Cleaner - Lilleshall, Shropshire.Lilleshall Sports Centre, Shropshire, TF10 9AT.Flexible to work between Monday to Sunday 6.Lilleshall Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun.To be the destination of choice for b

You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. You will have experience o