Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters.   Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career.  As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands‑on...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a 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. 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. 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...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a 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. 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. 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,...

Chef de Partie - Full Time Salary: Up to 30,000, dependent on experience Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a vibrant and professional kitchen? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic chef to join our busy, fresh food-led kitchens within a prestigious club, where quality, creativity and attention to detail are truly valued. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic culinary team delivering exceptional dining experiences across a variety of outlets, from fine dining and events to tapas, takeaway and large-scale functions. As a Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in maintaining the high culinary standards our members expect. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you'll take pride in producing beautifully presented, great-tasting dishes while developing your skills across multiple kitchen sections. What We're Looking For You'll be a motivated, reliable and detail-focused chef who brings energy...

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastry chef to join a prestigious organisation in their fine dining restaurant. Benefits: Complimentary meals in the staff canteen Complimentary parking onsite 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online) Membership of the Institute of Hospitality (on passing probation) Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation) Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre at designated times for staff Inclusion in the Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme Pension scheme Life assurance Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability) As the Lead Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for: Creating an exceptional dining experience for guests / members. Working part of a fresh food led kitchen, developing new catering ideas for the pastry team. Co-writing all menus with the head chef. Coordinating...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a 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. 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. 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,...

Hours - Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week Salary- 26,728 Below are the key benefits and opportunities available to permanent staff within the company: A competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay 50% staff discount on childcare places 25% childcare discount for one family member too! Birthday day off OR Christmas Shopping day Inspiring training and career development with a growing company Opportunity to gain further qualifications Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Increasing annual leave with each complete year of service up to a maximum of 33 days (including Bank/Public Holidays) Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday Paid time off for dependents Monthly staff recognition scheme Annual Christmas party Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef de Partie High-End Conference Centre with Accommodation A high-end conference centre with accommodation, located near Maidenhead, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie who genuinely enjoys cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. This role offers excellent work-life balance with straight shifts, paid overtime, and regular weekends off. You will be part of a professional kitchen producing high-quality food tailored to each client, from elegant finger food and street-food concepts to refined fine dining. Chef de Partie - Highlights 30,000 - 31,000 per annum (DOE) 40 hours per week Straight shifts only - 7am-3pm or 1pm-9pm Overtime paid At least 1 weekend off per month Closed for 7 days over Christmas Stunning, modern conference facilities Event spaces for up to 200 guests All dishes cooked on site using fresh, seasonal produce Local suppliers used wherever possible Excellent opportunities for progression The Role Running your own section,...

Cook / CDP Join Our Stunning Retirement Village and Care Home Team! Location: Letcombe Regis, Wantage OX12 9RG Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 Shifts between 07:00-19:30 Salary: £14.65 per hour + £1,000 Welcome Bonus Why Join Us? Rated 9.6/10 by CareHome No Late Nights Enjoy a better work-life balance Alternative Weekends Off Ensuring you have time to recharge No Split Shifts More consistent hours, fewer disruptions A Beautiful Working Environment Be proud of where you work every day About the Role: At our beautiful Retirement Village and Nursing Care Home, you ll be creating memorable dining experiences for our residents, ensuring they enjoy a wide variety of nutritious and delicious meals tailored to their needs and preferences. As a Cook / CDP, you will: Prepare a diverse and high-quality menu that caters to individual dietary requirements, making every meal special. Ensure food...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK 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. 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. 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...

Chef Earn £33,726.03 (live off rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair) Full Time Permanent Contract Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities. Made by adventure PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure? We re part of something bigger We re proud to be part of PGL Beyond , a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we re making a difference. Make a difference as a Chef Having fun is hungry work! Our catering team is proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new...

Commercial Catering Engineer (Permanent) PB Key Responsibilities: Provide maintenance support, including installation, planned preventive, and reactive maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment. Install, maintain, and repair various types of ranges, ovens, stock pots, fryers, hot cupboards, hot plates, Chinese woks & experience with rational ovens if possible. Diagnose and repair faults. Source and order necessary materials and parts. Complete and issue certification as required either manually or electronically. Participate in shift patterns within the Maintenance Team during client occupations. Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring tasks are performed correctly. Deliver technical support and services related to the equipment. Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in health and safety. Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position. Hold a full clean UK driving licence. Knowledge and Skills:...

Chef Earn £32,083.53 (live on rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair) Full Time Permanent Contract You ve just discovered a Chef position like no other PGL is a world where children achieve the impossible . Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. But that s not all we re part of something bigger. We re powered by PGL Beyond, a group of inspiring companies with a common purpose to deliver enriching and transformative experiences to the next generation. Will you join us? Make a difference as a Chef Having fun is hungry work! Our catering team is proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new cuisines, to keep the adventure going. As a Chef/ Cook at PGL you ll be part of a friendly & supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You'll provide first class nutritious meals for our many...

Chef de Partie Leatherhead, Surrey Full-time - 40 hours per week (Term Time Only) 28000 Per Annum We are seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join the catering team at an independent school in Surrey. This position offers an excellent work-life balance, preparing fresh, seasonal meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. As well as the opportunity to grow and develop your career. You'll work closely with the Head and Sous Chefs to deliver high-quality, nutritious dishes for pupils and staff, maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, presentation, and kitchen organisation. The ideal candidate will bring proven craft skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for fresh food. An NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) is preferred. 5 over 7 days, rota between 06:00-19:30, approx. 1 Saturday per month Benefits include: Excellent training and career progression Pension and Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme High street discounts...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters.   Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career.  As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands‑on...

About the Role We're looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a vibrant, fast-paced caf environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader as a Head Chef who thrives on delivering great food, inspiring a team, and running a commercially successful kitchen. You'll play a key role in shaping our client's food offering, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while hitting key financial targets. What You'll Be Doing Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing kitchen team Taking full ownership of kitchen operations, from prep to service Creating and evolving menus that excite our customers and suit a leisure environment Managing kitchen budgets, including food costs, labour, and waste control Driving consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes Planning staff rotas in line with business needs Building strong relationships with suppliers and managing stock...

We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / Catering Assistant to join a busy and friendly team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a customer-facing role within a fast-paced catering environment. Key Responsibilities Providing excellent front-of-house customer service Serving hot lunches to customers in a professional and friendly manner Taking and preparing coffee and sandwich orders Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of serving areas Supporting the team during busy service periods Location: Uxbridge Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 7:00am-3:00pm, Fri 7:00am-1:00pm) Pay: 13 per hour (approx. 25,500 salary upon permanent placement) About You Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) Confident dealing with customers and providing great service Energetic, proactive, and able to work well under pressure A positive, can-do attitude with a...

We are urgently seeking an experienced cook/housekeeper for a nursery based in Gerrards Cross (SL9). As a Nursery Cook you will be expected to: Serve delicious balanced meals that children and parents trust and in accordance with the nursery's nutritional guidance for the under-fives. Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen, always meeting food hygiene and health & safety standards Comply with all company policies around preparing and serving the food including managing various dietary requirements Your Housekeeping duties: Keep playrooms, bathrooms, and shared areas clean and hygienic, ready for busy little explorers Handle laundry and linen changes to ensure everything is fresh, tidy, and cosy Support the team with daily cleaning routines, helping maintain our high standards of care Help us create a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe and nurtured Be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in all areas...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a 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. 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. 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...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a 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. 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. 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...