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...

Relief Chefs Needed in Liverpool - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay...

Relief Chefs Needed across the Wirral - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive...

Relief Chefs Needed in Wigan - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay rates...

Bank Chef Food Hygiene, Cookery Bank (0-hour contract) Flexible Working Fylde Coast Free Parking Excellent Benefits Spire Fylde Coast Hospital are looking to bring on a Chef to join their team within their established team. This is a Bank position which means you need to cover Annual leave and sickness and working a flexible hours basis Duties and responsibilities - To Deliver High levels of food & Service through all areas of hospitality - To support the head/senior chef in all aspects of the kitchen & maintaining standards - To maintain a safe working environment for all staff and customers, Both Internal & External - Ensure all HACCP is adhered to - To ensure efficient consistent delivery of food throughout all hospitality - To foster and maintain a culture of assistance between kitchen and server staff and all departments within Spire Healthcare - To lead by example and ensure consistency of all food production and presentation .Who we're looking for -...

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 experience in...

Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for compassionate and skilled Cook to help our residents lead fulfilling lives and achieve their personal goals. Oaklands Care Home is surrounded by roaming countryside, providing the ideal location for the people we support to relax and enjoy the views. Our care is resident-focused, with each person we support being catered for individually so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life doing the things they enjoy and accessing a wide range of activities. With 30 bedrooms, our purposely adapted home across 2 floors provides the perfect, safe environment for the people we support. Oaklands support adults with a physical disability, learning disability or long-term neurological conditions, including: Physical and neurological conditions Spinal cord injuries Huntington's disease Parkinson's disease Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Stroke Cerebral palsy Acquired brain injuries Motor-neurone disease Multiple...

Relief Chefs Needed in Chester - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay...

Relief Chefs Needed in Chester - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay rates...

Job Title: School Cook - Part-Time Location: Blackburn Contract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only Hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm Role Overview We are looking for a reliable, organised, and enthusiastic School Cook to join a welcoming school in Blackburn. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in providing healthy, appealing meals for children. You will work as part of a friendly school team and play an important role in supporting pupils' health and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and balanced meals for pupils and staff Plan and prepare menus in line with school requirements and nutritional guidelines Cater for children with allergies, dietary requirements, and...

Cooks & Chefs Wanted - Care Homes, Schools & Hospitals Manchester & Greater Manchester 14- 17 per hour Immediate Starts Hospitality & Catering is recruiting experienced Cooks for temporary and ongoing assignments across care homes, schools and hospitals throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester. What We Offer Flexible locations around Manchester 14- 17 per hour, depending on experience Immediate starts available Flexible shifts, including daytime opportunities - Weekend only Opportunities Weekly pay and holiday pay Free training and pension scheme Ongoing assignments & regular work About You Previous experience as a Cook or Chef in a care home, school, hospital or similar setting Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation Ability to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team Have or happy to have a DBS check If you're passionate about preparing meals that make a difference, we'd...

Relief Chefs Needed in Manchester - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes . This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For : Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends Why Apply? : Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay...

Weekend Agency Chefs Wanted - Manchester 14- 17 Per Hour Weekend Shifts Weekly Pay Are you an experienced chef looking to earn extra money at weekends? Whether you're looking to pick up additional shifts alongside your current role or want regular weekend work, we have some fantastic opportunities available across Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are recruiting reliable, experienced chefs to support a wide range of clients, including hotels, healthcare environments, and contract catering sites. With flexible shifts available on Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy the freedom of agency work while earning competitive hourly rates. Pay Rates 14- 17 per hour, depending on experience and assignment. Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience at Chef de Partie level or above Confident working across all sections of a kitchen Experience with both fresh food and branded catering operations Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchen environments Strong understanding...

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at one of Manchester's leading restaurant groups. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to take the next step in their career within a premium fresh-food environment that places a strong emphasis on quality, development, and internal progression. The Role As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. You will play a key leadership role, helping to manage and develop the kitchen team, oversee service, and maintain excellent operational standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will assist with training and mentoring junior chefs, stock control, ordering, and maintaining food safety compliance. This is a hands-on position within a fast-paced, fresh-food environment, offering the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and progress your career....

School Catering Assistants Needed in Stockport - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is hiring temporary School Catering Staff for primary and secondary schools across Stockport . If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours : Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 2:30pm (with flexibility) What You'll Do : Prepare and serve food to students and staff Maintain kitchen cleanliness (washing up, cleaning) Serve food in a friendly, polite manner Follow food safety and hygiene standards Assist with safeguarding duties Requirements : Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for 59.50) Completion of online training for Food Hygiene , Food Allergen Awareness , Safeguarding , and KCSIE ( 2.50 each) Why Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a supportive team for students Immediate start available Competitive pay and the chance to gain valuable experience Apply today for immediate consideration! This...

Temporary Chefs of All Levels Needed in Manchester Flexible Work & Weekly Pay The Search Hospitality team are currently recruiting talented chefs of all levels to join our growing team in Manchester with immediate starts available You will work with a wide variety of clients across healthcare, education, hotels, restaurants, contract catering sites, and more. Whether you're looking for full-time work or simply want to pick up shifts on your days off, we have opportunities to suit everyone 14.00 - 18.00 per hour (Rates of pay depend on experience, role, and assignment.) Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or above Reference Contact details that cover the last 3-year period Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures Ability to work confidently across all kitchen sections Experience with both fresh food and branded catering operations Reliable, professional, and adaptable approach to work What You'll Be Doing Working across a...

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Old Vicarage as a Assistant Chef! We're now looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Old Vicarage? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Assistant Chef: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel...

Summary We're looking for two Cooks to join us! Do you have a passion for food? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to be a part of it. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work before applying for the job. There is a driveway approximately 1 mile long between the main road and your place of work. Salary: £13.25 per hour Contract Duration: Fixed term for 9 months (with the possibility of extension) Working Hours: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we?can't?guarantee a set number of hours each week. ?While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs.?We'll?try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays, but does not require split shifts. Although hours are not guaranteed, we typically expect to offer...

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 experience in...

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...