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.   This is a maternity cover position from February 2027 - January 2028. 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...

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.   This role is part-time working 10-2pm 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...

As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including: Planning, costing and delivering high-quality menus for residential courses, meetings, private functions, events and lettings. Leading and motivating a team of chefs and kitchen assistants. Managing stock control, ordering, food cost budgets and monthly stock takes. Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation. Managing kitchen administration, maintenance schedules and operational procedures. Preparing and producing high-quality meals that cater to a wide range of dietary, cultural and medical requirements. Supporting the Hospitality Operations Manager in the successful running of the catering operation. About You We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role. Has strong leadership and team management skills. Is experienced in menu development, food costing and budget...

Product Testing Coordinator / Scheduler (Part-Time) Location: Welwyn Garden City (primarily site-based with some flexibility for 1 day per week home working) Hours: 22.5 hours per week - part time. Monday to Friday (hours spread across all five days) Contract: Ongoing Rolling Contract Start Date: ASAP About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Product Testing Coordinator / Scheduler to join a busy Insight Team supporting product testing activities for one of the UK's leading retailers. This is a varied role that sits at the heart of the testing operation, coordinating schedules, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to completion. The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, communicating with a wide range of internal teams, and using their organisational skills to keep testing programmes on track. Key Responsibilities...

We are working with a Catering client that currently have a number of temporary catering assistant and food service assistant vacancies in the Bishops Stortford Area. The work will involve: Keeping Kitchen and counters clean and tidy. Washing up pots ,cutlery ,crockery and other kitchen equipment. Assisting kitchen team with basic food preparation. Serving food to customers. Cleaning catering equipment, counters, tables and floors. Working to high standards of health and hygiene and following company guidelines. The work is in kitchens in educational establishments so there is a high level of compliance that has to be fully completed prior to starting any shifts. You will need; Enhanced DBS KCSIE part 1 and Safeguarding level 2 Allergen Training Food Health and Safety level 2 5 year work history Previous experience is preferred as well as us being able to get previous employment references. We can provide training and help with the DBS. We are committed to fair...

Product Testing Coordinator / Scheduler (Part-Time) Location: Welwyn Garden City (primarily site-based with some flexibility for 1 day per week home working) Hours: 22.5 hours per week - part time. Monday to Friday (hours spread across all five days) Contract: Ongoing Rolling Contract Start Date: ASAP About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Product Testing Coordinator / Scheduler to join a busy Insight Team supporting product testing activities for one of the UK's leading retailers. This is a varied role that sits at the heart of the testing operation, coordinating schedules, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to completion. The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, communicating with a wide range of internal teams, and using their organisational skills to keep testing programmes on track. Key Responsibilities...

Project Coordinator / Resident Liaison Officer £28,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Benefits Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, one hour lunch We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator / Resident Liaison Officer to join our Planned team, with projects in Welwyn Hatfield, Epping and Basildon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering refurbishment and planned maintenance projects for housing associations and local authorities, helping to improve homes and create a lasting positive impact within communities across the UK. The Role As Project Coordinator / Resident Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of construction refurbishment and planned works projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with residents, Operational and Commercial teams, you will coordinate project activities, manage project...

Chef Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, 17.00- 30.00 p/h Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and Watford. Our sites include schools, pre-school nurseries, care homes, contract catering units, restaurants, hotels and more. We have weekly assignments, allowing a great variety of workplace. Longer term assignments available if covering a vacancy. Possibility of temp to perm available when covering a vacancy. As a Chef your CV will need to demonstrate good knowledge of all sections and a strong ability to produce good quality food. We require minimum 2 years' relevant experience and Level 2 or 3 Food Safety certificate. Blue Arrow is a great agency to work for and our candidate retention is exceptional. We offer: Weekly pay Competitive pay rates Weekly accrued holiday pay Work within professional,...

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 of...

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...

Cook Location: Brookside House, Edgware Salary : £13.75 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Brookside House we are recruiting for a Cook. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Cook you will be required to cater for all people supported within the...

Role Overview: Busy Bees Bedford Elstow £14.85 Hourly    Busy Bees Bedford Elstow   Are you a Chef looking for a role where you can make a difference, without the late nights of traditional hospitality?   We’re looking for a Nursery Chef to join our team at Busy Bees Bedford Elstow, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that help fuel little minds every day. About the role You’ll take responsibility for preparing healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for our children, catering for allergies and dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Why join Busy Bees? Daytime nursery hours – no late-night restaurant shifts 4-day working week option Free onsite parking 25% childcare discount Your birthday off – our gift to you Up to 28 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays Hive retail discounts and wellbeing support Ongoing training and development Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus Employee Assistance...

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 Kenton Day Nursery Salary – Starting from £31,948.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours - 08:00-17:00 | Mon-Fri | Permanent Location – Kenton, HA3 0LJ 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 Kenton Day Nursery! Our Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool is a beautiful converted house based in Kenton, Harrow and is situated within close proximity of the Bakerloo and Metropolitan Lines. The 88-place setting features well-resourced rooms and a fantastic, colourful garden area with play equipment. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Finsbury Park, London 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 Finsbury Park nursery, which is situated in the heart of Finsbury Park close to local shops and amenities. The nursery offers excellent links to rail, tube and bus stations. The nearest rail and tube stations to the nursery is Finsbury Park underground station (10 minute walk), Finsbury park Railway station (9 minute walk) and Crouch Hill Rail station (9 minute walk).  We have buses 210, W3 and W7 that is close to the nursery. This role is...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Finsbury Park, London 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 Room Leader to join our Finsbury Park nursery, which is situated in the heart of Finsbury Park. The nursery offers excellent links to rail, tube and bus stations. The nearest rail and tube stations to the nursery is Finsbury Park underground station (10 minute walk), Finsbury park Railway station (9 minute walk) and Crouch Hill Rail station (9 minute walk).  We have buses 210, W3 and W7 that is close to the nursery. Our Bright Horizons Finsbury Park is a light, spacious,...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Finsbury Park, London 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 Finsbury Park nursery, which is situated in the heart of Finsbury Park close to local shops and amenities. The nursery offers excellent links to rail, tube and bus stations. The nearest rail and tube stations to the nursery is Finsbury Park underground station (10 minute walk), Finsbury park Railway station (9 minute walk) and Crouch Hill Rail station (9 minute walk).  We have buses 210, W3 and W7 that is close to the nursery. Our Bright...

School Catering Assistants Needed in Cambridge and surrounding areas! Berry Recruitment are hiring temporary Catering Staff across Cambridge. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours : Must be flexible as various shift patterns are available. The rate of pay will start at £12.71 per hour. What You'll Do : Prepare and serve food in kitchen areas. 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 , Safeguarding , and KCSIE- candidates must be willing to pay a training fee to obtain their certificates Why Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a supportive team. Chance to gain valuable experience For further information please contact Ella or...

School Catering Assistants Needed in Cambridge and surrounding areas! Berry Recruitment are hiring temporary Catering Staff across Cambridge. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours : Must be flexible as various shift patterns are available. The rate of pay will start at 12.71 per hour. What You'll Do : Prepare and serve food in kitchen areas. 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 , Safeguarding , and KCSIE- candidates must be willing to pay a training fee to obtain their certificates Why Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a supportive team. Chance to gain valuable experience For further information please contact Ella or Jade at Berry...