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  • Agency Chef
    Agency Chef
    5 days ago
    £17.5–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    £17.50–£20.00 per hour (including holiday pay) Immediate Starts Available Flexible Shifts – Monday to Friday, Evenings & Weekends We are looking for chefs to join our company, to give you flexible work, as much or as little as you need: full-time hours or an evening or day here or there, for a week here or there or for the Summer. We are extremely busy now, with a high volume of ongoing work, to keep you busy over the Summer and Beyond. What We Offer • £17.50 – £20.00 per hour (including holiday pay)- Dependent on Role, • Regular Monday–Friday work available, • Evening Functions – It may suit you if you want extra work around a full-time job., • Some Weekends – To Support Functions, i.e. Weddings, • Ongoing, consistent shifts across Central London, • Easy-to-use App booking system, with Humans at the end of the phone to support you. Variety of Different Kitchens • Stadia & sporting events, • Large-scale events & banqueting, • Corporate & contract catering, • Crew and VIP Catering at Band, Film/TV Locations and Festivals., • Plating Up & Garnishing at Functions- Weddings, Film Premiers, seated plated dinners/banquets. What We’re Looking For • Experienced chefs (Chef De Partie level and above preferred), • Available to work 3–5 days per week, • Reliable, punctual, and confident in fast-paced kitchens, • Super Smart Whites, Skull Cap, Apron, Black Trouser and Knives, • Food Safety Level 2 & Allergen (Natasha’s Law) certification, • Avalible and Flexible to work over June and July Why Work with Us? We are one of London’s leading hospitality agencies, and we look after our chefs. We work with and represent you as much as we do our clients. As we can't do it without you. Apply Now if interested If you are interested in a role, please apply now. We can arrange a call, and if it works for you, we will organise an in-person meeting. This is a casual, flexible position with ongoing opportunities. Agency Chef, Relief Chef, Temporary Chef, Chef de Partie, CDP, Sous Chef, Event Chef, Banqueting Chef, Contract Catering Chef, Corporate Catering Chef, Hospitality Chef, Flexible Chef Work, London Chef Jobs, Temporary Hospitality Jobs, Weekly Pay, Immediate Start.

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  • Good Handyman with Tools required 160 per day
    Good Handyman with Tools required 160 per day
    14 days ago
    £20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Good day to you all, We are looking for an individual to join our friendly, growing team. Handyman / Multi-Trade Operative Required – Temporary Position (Potential Permanent Role) MCS Contract Services Ltd is looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman / Multi-Trade Operative to join our team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate. Location: Based in North London (N19) – applicants living within approximately 5 miles of N19 are preferred. Working Hours: • Monday to Friday, • 8:00am – 4:30pm, • 30-minute unpaid lunch break Rate of Pay: • £160 per day, • Paid monthly by bank transfer The Role: You will be carrying out a variety of property maintenance and refurbishment works, including: • Painting and decorating, • Wall and floor tiling, • Basic plastering and patch repairs, • General carpentry, • Minor plumbing and maintenance works, • General handyman duties, • Dry lining Requirements: • Good all-round multi-trade skills, • Ability to work to a high standard with minimal supervision, • Reliable, punctual and professional, • Full UK driving licence preferred, but not essential, • Own tools are essential If you’re hardworking, take pride in your work, and are looking for an opportunity that could develop into a permanent role, we’d like to hear from you. To apply, please send us your CV and a brief summary of your experience. Good luck

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  • Chef
    Chef
    27 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Croydon

    UK BASED APPLICANTS Salary: £14-£16 per hour via PAYE, with an increase for some bank holiday shifts Contract type: Temporary, flexible working Tezlom are recruiting for compassionate chef staff to work within specialist Nursing and Care Homes across Kingston, Sutton and Croydon. Tezlom are a leading and expanding Healthcare Recruitment Agency, established in 2008. We Require: Proof of Right to Work in the UK NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Hospitality/Catering/Practical Cookery Level 2 HACCP training certificate Here at Tezlom, you choose what days you are available to work, whether that be early shifts, late shifts, long days or even weekends – we understand how important a work life balance is, so we work around you and your flexibility to suit you and your lifestyle. Due to the continued expansion, we are looking for chefs to join our growing team. Following the continued success and increased demand, we are looking to recruit experienced, dedicated individuals to join the expanding team. As a Chef, you'll be joining an outstanding team in menu creation, ensuring the kitchen and equipment meets all health and safety requirements and produce fresh cooked meals daily to residents with special dietary and nutrition needs. Duties within this position include: • Setting up the kitchen and maintaining standards of hygiene, presentation, and efficiency., • Cooking food in a timely manner and ensuring excellent presentation., • Modify recipes to suit customers’ requests, dietary needs, and allergen requirement., • Monitor food and stock checks, costs, ordering., • Experiment with food and recipe ideas, creations of new menus and daily specials. · Flexibility If you’re looking for flexible working hours to suit your commitments or maybe a second income and want to be part of an expanding and rewarding organisation, then click the apply button to submit your CV. Tezlom are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a basic DBS check, proof of Right to Work and satisfactory employment references.

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  • In-person Executive Assistant
    In-person Executive Assistant
    2 months ago
    £8–£10 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    In-person Executive Assistant Temporary Summer Opportunity – Fixed Term I’m looking for a confident, outgoing, and personable assistant to join me for a temporary summer opportunity on a fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting new people, building genuine relationships, and creating strong rapport with prospects in a smooth, respectful, and engaging way. It would particularly suit a motivated go-getter who enjoys creating non-traditional networking opportunities, stepping outside their comfort zone, and turning their passions into real projects and experiences. You should be comfortable taking instructions, listening carefully, working closely with management, and being ready to execute tasks effectively throughout shifts and activities. The role also requires someone who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional and approachable manner. Based in London, the role will primarily involve Friday and Saturday evening shifts, with the possibility of occasional weekday evening work. This is an excellent opportunity for students or anyone looking to earn additional income while gaining valuable real-world experience, communication, relationship building, and turning prospects into sales opportunities. What I’m Looking For • Confident and outgoing personality, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Comfortable building rapport with prospects and helping turn conversations into sales opportunities, • Ability to take instructions well, listen carefully, and execute tasks effectively, • Professional, respectful, and approachable manner, • Well-presented appearance with a smart / smart-casual dress sense suitable for representing the brand during sales pitches and networking opportunities, • Reliable and flexible with evening availability What You’ll Gain • Increased confidence in communication and relationship building, • Flexible part-time evening work, • A fun, fast-paced, lively, and busy city environment, • Extra income over the summer period Location: London Schedule: Primarily Friday & Saturday evenings, plus occasional weekday evenings Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term Summer Role

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  • Cover Supervisor
    Cover Supervisor
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Camden Town, Camden

    Job Title: Cover Supervisor Job Type: Temporary / Contract / Permanent (Multiple roles available) Location: London Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work, a long-term placement, or your next permanent role in a school? TeachCrest is a specialist education recruitment agency placing outstanding Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, and SEN Support Workers in primary schools, secondary schools, and SEN settings across London and the surrounding areas. We are currently registering Cover Supervisors for immediate and upcoming placements and we want to hear from you. WHY REGISTER WITH TEACHCREST? • Flexible daily supply work, you choose the days you work, • Consistent long-term placements available for those wanting stability, • Permanent roles for those ready to settle into a school, • Competitive daily rates, • Weekly pay, straight into your account every Friday, • A dedicated consultant who actually knows your name and your preferences, • We never send you to a school without your agreement, • Full compliance support, we guide you through your DBS, references, and paperwork step by step, • Free to register, you have nothing to lose, • No hidden fees, ever WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES: • Supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher, following work set by the school, • Maintaining a calm, focused classroom environment in line with the school’s behaviour policy, • Clearly explaining and facilitating set tasks across a range of subjects and year groups, • Supporting students with their work and escalating concerns to senior staff where necessary, • Taking registers and providing written feedback to the class teacher after each session, • Upholding the school’s values and contributing to a positive, safe learning environment WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: • Previous experience working in a school or educational setting as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or similar role, • Confidence managing a classroom independently, including handling low-level disruption calmly and professionally, • Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply (we guide you through every step), • Right to work in the UK, • Two professional references, ideally from a school or educational setting, • A genuine commitment to pupil welfare and creating a productive learning environment, • No formal teaching qualification required, relevant experience and the right attitude are what matter most ROLES WE ALSO PLACE: • Teaching Assistant (Level 1, 2 and 3), • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), • SEN / 1:1 Support Worker (SEMH, ASD, PMLD), • Learning Support Assistant, • Early Years Practitioner HOW TO APPLY — 4 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. Apply via jobs today or get in touch directly, 2. Complete our registration form, we send it to you and guide you through it, 3. Submit your compliance documents, we handle the complexity, 4. Meet your consultant and start working We aim to respond to every application within 24 hours. About TeachCrest Ltd TeachCrest Ltd is a trusted education recruitment specialist operating under the highest standards, including the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of all placements and committed to connecting educational institutions with skilled professionals to foster quality learning environments. All placements are subject to thorough compliance checks to maintain integrity and trust in educational recruitment

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