Executive Chef Manager Full-Time Permanent Salary: £50,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef Manager to lead catering operations within a prestigious day and boarding school environment, serving approximately 500 students and staff daily. The operation provides breakfast, lunch, supper, and hospitality services throughout the year, operating 52 weeks annually on a 5-out-of-7-day rota. Free on-site parking is available. Working closely with the catering and operations teams, you will oversee the smooth running of all food service operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, hospitality, and customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day catering and hospitality operation. Lead and motivate the catering team to deliver excellent food and service standards. Maintain financial performance in line with agreed budgets. Develop menus and catering offers in line with current food trends...

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...

Location - Braintree Hours - 37.5hrs a week TTO Monday to Friday The ideal candidate will have proven craft and management skills, a real passion for fresh food and previous client liaison experience. Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary for working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and on a term-time only basis. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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...

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are current recruiting for Catering Assistants for various school contracts across Southend-on-Sea along with other sites such as hospitals, offices and more Our School Catering Assistants typically work Monday - Friday, term time only, 9am to 2pm Benefits for our School Catering Assistants Immediate Starts Flexible Shift Patterns to fit your schedule Weekly Pay for your hard work Opportunities to work at various sites across Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas Key Responsibilities of our School Catering Assistant: Assist in the preparation and serving of hot and cold food items Help clear and close the unit at the end of each shift Maintain standards in line with food safety and food allergen legislation Assist with special events and buffets as required Our ideal School Catering Assistant: Pay rates differ depending on client, experience and role. Previous experience in a catering or food service role is ESSENTIAL Use of...

We are looking for a enthusiastic and customer focused Catering Assistant/FOH. If you like to be busy and be apart of a fantastic team, this vacancy is for you and would love to hear from you. You will be: Prepare and maintain dining room standards prior, during and after mealtimes including replenishing condiments, crockery/cutlery, and drinks. Efficient and friendly food service from the counter. Liaising with the kitchen to ensure food quantity and quality is maintained throughout service, whilst demonstrating knowledge of portion control. Assist in preparing basic breakfast items, sandwich fillings, and salad bar items to meet required standards. Always adhere to Food Safety and Health & Safety training and instruction provided. Need accommodation? no problem, this can be available for the right candidate. Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days. Working days Monday - Sunday. Shifts are a mixture of 6.45am - 3pm or 11.45am - 8pm Must have:...

Job Title: Apprentice Chef - SuffolkSalary/Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hourLocation: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, IP31 1EEReporting to: Service Delivery ManagerHours/Working Pattern: 35 hours per weekContractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+, DBS Check required Join Our Team as an Apprentice Commis Chef - Suffolk We're excited to be recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Commis Chef (Level 2) to join our dynamic culinary team at Suffolk. This is a 35-hour, fixed-term apprenticeship, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a truly unique environment. About Suffolk Home to around 1,600 personnel-including RAF, Army, MOD Civil Servants, and Contractors-RAF Honington plays a vital role in supporting global RAF Police and RAF Regiment operations. The Station delivers initial and advanced training for RAF Regiment and RAF Police personnel, as well as pre-deployment preparation for RAF teams worldwide. Why Join Us? As an Apprentice...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brentwood Day Nursery & Pre School Salary – £32,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location –   Coptfold Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BN We are looking for a Nursery Chef to join our brand-new 88-place nursery opening in November 2026 in central Brentwood, just a short distance from the Baytree Shopping Centre. Currently undergoing extensive renovations, the setting is being thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive. The nursery will feature a wraparound garden, giving children the opportunity to access outdoor spaces throughout the day. With onsite parking available and Brentwood station just a short walk away, this is an exciting opportunity to join a new setting in a fantastic location. Our Benefits £32,000 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and...

Laundry Assistant (Seasonal) Key Responsibilities: Provide a fast and efficient laundry service, including washing, ironing, and delivering personal laundry and linens to clients. Follow the laundry manual for all processes related to laundry and dry-cleaning services. Carefully read labels and sort articles according to colour, fabric, and cleaning requirements, watching for damage and stains. Operate laundry machinery in compliance with Health and Safety and manufacturer guidelines. Monitor and manage computerised washing and drying systems. Ensure proper folding, counting, stacking, and packaging of laundered items. Prepare and deliver items to the correct property, minimising errors and client complaints. Always maintain a clean and tidy laundry room. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations. Perform laundry pickups and deliveries, ensuring each property's items are labelled and kept separate. Complete and verify all...

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...

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,...

Summary 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. We're looking for a Cook to join us. 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. Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. 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 evening or split shifts....

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...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Salary –   £31,158.40 per annum Location – Cambridge *Welcome Bonus - £1,000* T&Cs apply Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Cambridge Science Park Nursery offering excellent transport links with its proximity to Cambridge North train station and the guided busway. We provide free on-site parking for staff who drive and a cycle park for bicycles. Our Benefits £31,158.40 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*...

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...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,368K annually (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location - Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 Hours - Monday-Friday, 40 hours Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated close to Theobalds Train Station in a beautiful Edwardian building with state-of-the-art facilities, Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery providing exceptional care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20...

Job title: Chef Manager Location : Dartford (must drive and have own transport due to location) Salary: Competitive Hours : Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 3.30pm & Friday 7.00am - 1.00pm The role: We are seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking Chef Manager to lead the daily food service in our client's busy staff restaurant. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, modern food offerings while managing a small team, controlling costs and improving service standards. Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Cycle to work scheme Healthcare Cash Back Scheme Enhanced Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme Subsidised canteen food Free parking on site Eye care vouchers Subsidised local bus pass Christmas shut down (taken from holiday allowance) Food raffles at Christmas & Easter Monthly pay Discretional objectives bonus Key responsibilities would be: Actively develop and refresh menus to improve...

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...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool, 16A Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ Salary – Starting £14.98 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ   Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”   We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Highams Park nursery. Our lovely Highams Park Nursery is conveniently located very close to Highams Park Station, with links into Central London. The nursery has recently undergone a full refurbishment and offers a modern staff room for staff to unwind and relax. We are also located in a lovely area close to various coffee shops.   Our Benefits Starting...

Chef - Canterbury 16.00- 24.00 per hour Flexible Hours Agency Work We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs to work across a variety of venues in Canterbury and the surrounding areas on an agency basis . This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs looking for flexible work , competitive pay, and the chance to gain experience in different kitchens. The Role: Working in a range of environments including care homes, schools, contract catering, and hospitality sites Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness Working independently or as part of a team, depending on the site What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a Chef (CDP, Sous, Head Chef or equivalent) Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to obtain) A reliable, professional, and flexible approach to work Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchens and menus Excellent pay rates: 16.00- 24.00 per hour Flexible hours to suit...