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CATERING ASSISTANTS WANTED – CAMBRIDGE! \n Cambridge | School Catering \n £12.71–£14.00 per hour \n WEEKLY PAY \n IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE! \n Are you a Catering Assistant looking for regular work in Cambridge? We're currently recruiting reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our team and work within school catering. \n WHY JOIN US? \n £12.71–£14.00 per hour Weekly pay Immediate starts av... \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKCT

Hiring dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team at a reputable Special Needs School in Royston \n Role Overview: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a diverse range of special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Collaborating closely with teachers to cater to individual student requirements.\n, • Assisting students during classroom activities, ensuring their engagement and understanding.\n, • Providing one-on-one support to students with personal care and Social Emotional needs\n, • Implementing behaviour management strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.\n\n About School: Catering for children and young people aged 5 yrs to 19 yrs who have a range of complex and significant learning needs, Autism, Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs. \n Qualifications and Experience: To excel in this role, you should have: \n\n • A genuine passion for working with students with special educational needs.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying student needs.\n, • Minimum 1 yr of experience working in a school or care setting in the UK (Mandatory)\n, • Proficiency in English Language (Mandatory)\n, • Right to Work in the UK (NO Sponsorship Provided. Candidates on Skilled Worker Visa are not eligible for this position)\n\n Key Details: \n\n • Position: Teaching Assistant\n, • School: SEN School in Royston\n, • Contract Type: Full-time\n, • Start Date: ASAP\n, • Salary: £14/hr - £16/hr\n\n If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive and inclusive educational community, where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and empower young learners.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs? \n We have an exceptional opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant in Cambridge! \n \n Position Details: \n\n • Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom\n, • Contract Type: Full-time OR Part-time\n, • Hours: 08:30 - 15:30\n, • Start Date: ASAP\n, • Pay Rate: £14.24 - £16 per hour\n\n What You'll Do: \n\n • Provide one-on-one assistance to students, ensuring their individual learning goals are met.\n, • Assist with the implementation of specialized learning plans and educational interventions.\n, • Create and maintain a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.\n, • Collaborate with the teaching team, parents, and external professionals to develop tailored strategies for each student's progress.\n, • Monitor and report on students' academic and social-emotional development.\n, • Support students during outings, field trips, and extracurricular activities.\n\n What We're Looking For: \n\n • A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.\n, • Relevant experience or qualifications in special education (desirable but not essential).\n, • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.\n\n What We Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary package.\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities.\n, • A supportive work environment.\n, • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students and contribute to their personal and educational growth.\n\n About the School: \n \n Catering for children and young people aged 5 yrs to 19 yrs who have a range of complex and significant learning needs, Autism, Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs. \n \n If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Don't miss this chance to join our dynamic and passionate team dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special educational needs. \n \n Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship and candidates on Skilled Worker Visa are not eligible for this position. \n If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive and inclusive educational community, where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and empower young learners.

School Catering Assistants Needed in Cambridge and surrounding areas! \n Berry Recruitment are hiring temporary Catering Staff across Cambridge. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! \n Hours: Must be flexible as various shift patterns are available. \n The rate of pay will start at £12.71 per hour. \n What You'll Do: \n\n • Prepare and serve food in kitchen areas.\n, • Maintain kitchen cleanliness (washing up, cleaning)\n, • Serve food in a friendly, polite manner\n, • Follow food safety and hygiene standards\n, • Assist with safeguarding duties\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for £59.50)\n, • Completion of online training for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and KCSIE- candidates must be willing to pay a training fee to obtain their certificates\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Flexible working hours\n, • Be part of a supportive team.\n, • Chance to gain valuable experience\n\n For further information please contact Ella or Jade at Berry Recruitment. \n We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

You will be responsible for all activities concerning the provision of a catering service for civic events including food preparation and cooking, menu planning, portion control, customer liaison, management of employees and staff training; control of hygiene and health and safety; financial managem

Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (but not essential). We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to have chefs with restaurant-quality experience working in our schools. Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and D

Nursery Chef Level 3 Qualification Essential RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW 30 hours per week £13.80 per hour Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF • Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees, • Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs, • Free access to virtual GP, • Health and Stress Support plus gym discount, • Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments, • Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period, • Group Associate Membership savings and discounts on household bills and more!, • Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being redeployed)Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews lets get to know each other before arranging a visit Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together! About us • 2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include, • Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World, • Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards, • Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards RAFAKidz Wittering is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 20 colleagues who support up to 99 children, as well as our busy before and after school club. With 5 bespoke rooms, each with its own outdoor play area, our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential. About you As our Chef, you will have lots of stamina, patience, creativity?and imagination with?an abundance?of great ideas to enhance?mealtimes. The key responsibilities of the role include the?planning, preparation and serving of age appropriate,?nutritious?and?well-balanced?meals and snacks catering for the childrens individual?dietary?requirements?and food allergies. You will be responsible for the ordering, control, storage and rotation of kitchen stock and ensuring that you and Kitchen Assistants?ensure hygiene and?cleanliness?within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with?Environmental?Health?requirements?and legislation.?A minimum Level 3 qualification in food hygiene is an essential requirement along with?excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early JBRP1_UKTJ

Food & Beverage Manager Lead and develop a high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operation We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-outlet operation serving a large and varied customer base. This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for the day-to-day running, performance and continued development of the entire food and beverage operation. The role covers everything from café and restaurant service through to grab-and-go outlets and seasonal or event catering. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and the overall customer experience. This position would suit an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take genuine ownership of an F&B department. The Role: Manage a high-performing F&B operation Take overall responsibility for food and beverage services, ensuring consistent standards of quality, speed and customer service across: • Café and restaurant operations, • Grab-and-go outlets, • Seasonal catering, • Event and function catering You will ensure the operation performs effectively throughout both busy and quieter periods, adjusting staffing, service and resources according to demand. Improve commercial performance You will have clear responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of the F&B operation, with particular attention to: • Increasing spend per head, • Improving gross margins, • Controlling food and operating costs, • Maximising labour efficiency and productivity, • Reducing waste, • Improving stock management and purchasing You will be expected to identify areas for improvement and put practical strategies in place to increase profitability and overall performance. Lead by example and develop the team This is a hands-on management role. You will be visible and involved during busy trading periods, setting standards and supporting your team when required. Alongside this, you will be responsible for: • Developing supervisors and team leaders, • Building a strong management structure, • Increasing the capability and confidence of the wider team, • Improving staff engagement and retention, • Creating a team structure that allows the operation to run effectively without relying on you for every decision Develop the F&B offering Use sales information, customer feedback and operational insight to continually improve the offer. This could include: • Reviewing menus and pricing, • Improving customer flow and service speed, • Identifying opportunities for new products or services, • Introducing ideas that improve the customer experience while delivering a commercial return You will have an important role in ensuring the F&B operation continues to evolve and make a meaningful contribution to the wider customer experience. Seasonal and event planning Forward planning will be an important part of the role, particularly around busy trading periods, holidays and events. You will ensure: • Staffing levels are appropriate for anticipated demand, • Stock and purchasing are planned effectively, • Service models are suitable for expected volumes, • The operation is fully prepared for peak periods, • Feedback and lessons from previous periods are used to improve future performance About You We are looking for an experienced F&B professional with a background in high-volume hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions or a similar customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will ideally be someone who: • Is a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, • Has experience managing multiple outlets or a high-volume F&B environment, • Has strong commercial awareness and understands how to improve profitability, • Can demonstrate a history of improving operational performance, • Has experience managing and developing large teams, including seasonal employees, • Is comfortable working with sales, labour and operational data, • Can remain calm, organised and decisive during busy periods, • Has the ability to balance customer service with commercial objectives The Working Environment The operation is highly seasonal and can be significantly influenced by customer demand, school holidays, weekends, events and weather conditions. As a result, the role can be fast-paced and demanding, particularly during peak periods. It is also an opportunity for an experienced manager to have a visible impact on the performance and development of the department. In return, the role offers: • A varied position with significant responsibility, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, • The opportunity to work in a busy, customer-focused environment, • Genuine autonomy to develop and improve the F&B operation, • The opportunity to make a direct commercial impact, • Potential to progress into wider operational leadership Experience & Qualifications, • Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a senior F&B leadership position, • Experience within high-volume hospitality, leisure or visitor attractions is desirable, • Strong commercial and financial management skills, • Experience with stock control and purchasing, • Experience with forecasting and labour planning, • Proven ability to recruit, lead and develop teams, • Strong understanding of food safety and operational standards, • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or equivalent, would be desirable Additional Information This is a full-time position and will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and during key seasonal and peak trading periods. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment where customer demand can fluctuate significantly and where strong organisation, leadership and commercial decision-making are essential. Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. JBRP1_UKTJ

Temporary Chef – Schools Cambridgeshire | From £16 per hour | Monday to Friday mornings | Temporary Are you a Chef looking for regular weekday work with no weekends ? Our client is looking for a reliable Chef to support a school catering team in Cambridgeshire. What's on offer From £16 per hour Monday to Friday morning shifts Temporary contract for services School-based environment Ongoing support from Select Recruitment About the role Prepare and cook meals to a high standard Follow food safety and allergen procedures Maintain a clean and safe kitchen Work as part of a friendly catering team Requirements Enhanced DBS – essential Level 2 Food Safety Allergen training Previous Chef experience Interested? Apply today through Select Recruitment and speak to our team about this opportunity. TPBN1_UKCT

School Catering Assistants Needed in Cambridge and surrounding areas! Berry Recruitment are hiring temporary Catering Staff across Cambridge. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours: Must be flexible as various shift patterns are available. The rate of pay will start at £12.71 per hour. What You'll Do: Prepare and serve food in kitchen areas. Maintain kitchen cleanliness (washing up, cleaning) Serve food in a friendly, polite manner Follow food safety and hygiene standards Assist with safeguarding dutiesRequirements: Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for £59.50) Completion of online training for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and KCSIE- candidates must be willing to pay a training fee to obtain their certificatesWhy Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a supportive team. Chance to gain valuable experience For further information please contact Ella or Jade at Berry Recruitment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

️ Catering Assistants Wanted – Schools | Cambridge Enhanced DBS + Update Service Required Are you an experienced Catering Assistant looking for regular weekday work with morning shifts? We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work in schools and educational establishments across Cambridge and the surrounding areas. The Shifts Monday to Friday Morning shifts Regular weekday work available No weekend work required for these positions ‍ Your Responsibilities Preparing and serving food and beverages Assisting with breakfast and lunch service Setting up and clearing dining areas Washing up and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen Following food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures Providing friendly and professional service to students and staff ✅ Requirements Previous catering, hospitality or kitchen experience Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – essential Overseas police check may be required if you are not a British citizen or have lived/worked overseas Right to work in the UK Reliable and punctual Professional attitude and good communication skills Ability to work as part of a team What We Offer Monday–Friday morning shifts Regular work in schools and educational establishments Competitive pay rates Flexible opportunities depending on your availability Ongoing support from our recruitment team Opportunity to gain further experience within the education and hospitality sector Already have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service? We want to hear from you! Apply today and register with Select Recruitment to hear about our latest school catering opportunities in Cambridge. Select Recruitment – Cambridge

Temporary Chef – Schools Cambridgeshire | From £16 per hour | Monday to Friday mornings | Temporary Are you a Chef looking for regular weekday work with no weekends? Our client is looking for a reliable Chef to support a school catering team in Cambridgeshire. What’s on offer From £16 per hour Monday to Friday morning shifts Temporary contract for services School-based environment Ongoing support from Select Recruitment About the role Prepare and cook meals to a high standard Follow food safety and allergen procedures Maintain a clean and safe kitchen Work as part of a friendly catering team Requirements Enhanced DBS – essential Level 2 Food Safety Allergen training Previous Chef experience Interested? Apply today through Select Recruitment and speak to our team about this opportunity

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Job Reference: com/1208/L97801/52816024/R/BU #State Schools. Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartw

Caterlink is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a group of primary school sites. The role requires prior catering and operational management experience and a 52‑week schedule from Monday to Friday. You will lead multiple school teams, build strong client relationships, and stay c

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services

GORSE in West Yorkshire is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service at Hillcrest Academy, overseeing daily kitchen and dining operations to ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service. Working with the Trust Catering Manager, you will lead and support

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services

Caterlink seeks an Area Chef Manager to lead catering operations across BEBCMAT Trust schools.

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Catering Manager in Chelmsford, Essex to lead a school catering operation, ensuring nutritious meals and a welcoming dining experience for students and staff. The role demands strong leadership, experience in catering management, and a solid grasp of food hygiene and b

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and wo

As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the school's catering operation, overseeing meal preparation, food safety, stock control, budgeting, and the leadership of the catering team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Catering Manager t

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations on a full-time basis (35 hours per week).

Aspens Services, a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee a specific operational area within a busy region, managing primary and secondary school contracts to deliver exceptional food operations and exceed client expectations.

School Catering Assistants Required. Enjoy working during school hours and term time while making a positive contribution to local schools. Contact Blue Arrow today to find out more about our School Catering Assistant opportunities in Abingdon.

Looking for a role that fits around your family life? We're recruiting Catering Assistants to work in school kitchens in Portsmouth & Chichester schools starting xwzovoh September 2026. Catering Assistants Wanted - School Hours | Portsmouth & Chichester | Start September 2026. Join Blue Arrow and ma

Seeking a skilled Catering Assistant for school services, involving meal preparation, service, cleaning, and restocking. Requires a driving license, English proficiency, and prior catering experience.

Contact Blue Arrow today to find out more about our School Catering Assistant opportunities in Abingdon. School Catering Assistants Required. Enjoy working during school hours and term time while making a positive contribution to local schools.

Executive Chef Manager needed to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high food standards in a school setting.

Contact Blue Arrow today to find out more about our School Catering Assistant opportunities in Abingdon. School Catering Assistants Required. Enjoy working during school hours and term time while making a positive contribution to local schools.

Assistant Catering Manager needed to support high-quality catering services in busy school kitchens, overseeing daily operations, meal planning, event assistance, and staff supervision.

Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce,. Job Title: Catering Assistant. School Location: Stanchester Academy , Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG.

Kitchen Assistant - Cambridge.We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in

Kitchen Assistant (FT or PT) - Cambridge.Europe! With an impressive track record of multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with exceptional properties across iconic European cities like London, Berlin, Edinburgh, Lisbon and Vienna.We are on the search for our ne

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Our ideal Catering Assistant will:. Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters. Catering Assistant - Cambridge.

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'.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.En

FTE) Per annum (Pro rata) What you'll be doing: Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors' requirements, including the provision of s

Job Description Excellent Opportunity in Fantastic Country Dining Pub - 4 Day week /n Our client is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef for their award winning Country Dining Pub & Restaurant serving all fresh food to customers in the Daventry & Banbury area.They are looking for a candidate who can pro

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Job Description Are you an aspiring Second 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 S

Job Description SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE /n Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker transitional arrangements for eligible applicants.To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: /n /n - You must have been granted your first Skilled Worker (or Tier 2 Gene

Job Description Sous Chef /n Location: Imperial War Museum London /n Salary: £38,000 per annum/n /n Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including weekends.As a Sous Chef, at Imperial War Museum, you will support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations

We're currently recruiting a part time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for 14Forty, contracted to 10 hours per week.As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our clients and customers.If you're

START ASAP R&V Ltd is looking for individuals who have an upbeat personality who are ready to work as care assistants/nurses for our client.We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful towards the

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When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form.Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a difference to people's lives?.At Crystal Care Col