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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    3 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Wrotham

    Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the overall smooth operation of the kitchen. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in food preparation and culinary arts to develop their skills within a professional environment. The Chef de Partie will play a vital part in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. Responsibilities • Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards, • Oversee specific sections of the kitchen, such as grill, pastry, or fish station, • Ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed, • Assist in menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations at all times, • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient service during busy periods, • Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management, • Support junior kitchen staff through training and guidance as needed Experience • Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices, • Previous restaurant experience is highly desirable, • Familiarity with meal preparation techniques across various cuisines, • Experience serving guests or working in a customer-facing role is advantageous, • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality This position offers an engaging environment for culinary professionals eager to refine their skills and contribute to a renowned establishment. We value dedication, creativity, and professionalism in our team members. *We would consider part time applications for this position.* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Ability to commute/relocate: • Sevenoaks TN15 7RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: • CDP: 2 years (required) Language: • English (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    27 days ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Sevenoaks

    Description Blooms Care Solutions Limited is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Assistants / Carers Based in the Sevenoaks district, covering clients across Sevenoaks, Oxted,Caterham, Redhil,Godstone and Edenbridge.We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our clients, enabling them to maintain their independence and enhance their well-being within their own homes. Interested candidates contact us through our website Responsibilities will include: • Assisting patients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding., • Monitoring and recording vital signs, escalating concerns to senior staff., • Helping with patient rehabilitation and therapy programs., • Maintaining a clean and tidy environment., • Providing emotional support and companionship to patients., • Documenting care provided and patient observations accurately. We are looking for candidates who possess: • A genuine passion for care and helping others., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • The ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Empathy, patience, and a respectful approach to patient care., • Prior experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided., • Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care) are a plus. If you are a motivated individual seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

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  • Family Lifestyle Assistant
    Family Lifestyle Assistant
    2 months ago
    £18–£30 hourly
    Part-time
    Riverhead, Sevenoaks

    As a Root & Nest Family Lifestyle Assistant, you'll provide practical, day-to-day support that helps family life run smoothly. Every assignment is different, offering varied and rewarding work in welcoming private homes. Depending on the family you are matched with, your responsibilities may include one or more of the following. Key Responsibilities Family Support • Supporting busy households with everyday routines., • School and nursery drop-offs and pick-ups., • Supervising children before and after school., • Planning engaging age-appropriate activities., • Encouraging outdoor play and learning., • Helping establish calm and consistent routines. Meal Preparation • Preparing healthy family meals., • Batch cooking for the week ahead., • Preparing lunchboxes and nutritious snacks., • Following dietary requirements and allergies., • Maintaining high food hygiene standards. Household Organisation • Organising kitchens and pantries., • Grocery shopping and household errands., • Laundry folding and wardrobe organisation., • Resetting shared family spaces., • Supporting home organisation projects., • Creating practical systems that reduce stress for families. Kitchen Garden Support Where requested by clients, you may also assist with: • Planting seasonal vegetables and herbs., • Watering and maintaining raised beds., • Harvesting home-grown produce., • Supporting children with gardening activities., • Transplanting seedlings grown by the Root & Nest team., • Encouraging healthy, sustainable living through food growing. No gardening experience is required—we provide guidance and training. About You You're someone who naturally notices what needs doing before being asked. You enjoy helping people and find satisfaction in making everyday life easier for others. You remain calm under pressure, communicate professionally and take pride in delivering thoughtful, discreet support. You may come from a background in: • Nannying., • Nursery or early years education., • Teaching., • Childminding., • Household management., • Hospitality., • Care work., • Professional cooking., • Gardening or horticulture. Experience in every area isn't necessary. We recruit for attitude, initiative and integrity just as highly as we recruit for experience. Essential Requirements • Full UK driving licence., • Access to your own reliable vehicle., • Right to work in the UK., • Excellent spoken and written English., • Professional and trustworthy manner., • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality., • Comfortable working independently., • Two satisfactory references. An Enhanced DBS certificate is preferred. Where appropriate, Root & Nest may fund a new DBS application for exceptional candidates. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Applicants may have experience or qualifications including: • Norland training., • CACHE qualifications., • NVQ Childcare., • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years., • Teaching experience., • Nursery experience., • Paediatric First Aid., • Food Hygiene certification., • SEN experience., • Household management., • Professional cooking., • Nutrition., • Gardening or horticulture. We're looking for people who demonstrate: • Kindness., • Emotional intelligence., • Initiative., • Reliability., • Discretion., • Professionalism., • Adaptability., • Attention to detail., • A genuine desire to help families flourish. Why Join Root & Nest? At Root & Nest, we believe looking after our team is just as important as looking after our clients. We offer: • Competitive hourly rates of £18.00–£30.00, depending on experience and assignment., • Flexible work around your availability., • Carefully matched placements based on your strengths and preferences., • Varied and meaningful work across family support, meal preparation, household organisation and kitchen gardens., • Ongoing professional development through the Root & Nest Academy., • DBS funding for exceptional candidates without an in-date certificate., • Opportunities to develop skills in nutrition, household management and organic gardening., • A supportive founder-led business where your contribution is recognised and valued., • The opportunity to help shape a growing boutique agency from its earliest stages. Our Recruitment Process Every successful applicant progresses through our structured recruitment process, including: • CV review., • Introductory interview., • Values and scenario-based assessment., • Reference checks., • DBS and right-to-work verification., • Root & Nest onboarding and induction. We carefully match assistants to families based on experience, personality and lifestyle compatibility, creating trusted long-term relationships. Apply Today If you're proactive, dependable and enjoy helping families create calmer, happier homes, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, together with a short introduction telling us about yourself, your availability and why you believe you'd be a great fit for Root & Nest.

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