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School & Care home chefs - Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Client:
Blue Arrow
Location:
Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Education
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
690145b0a796
Job Views:
6
Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
School & Care home chefs - Staffordshire
Location: Staffordshire Stoke on Trent, Congleton, Leek, Kidsgrove, Tunstall, Crewe, Stoke on Trent, Buxton & surrounding areas
Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period.
Hourly rate/Salary: £17p/h to £20p/h weekly pay
We are currently recruiting several Enhanced DBS Cooks and chefs of all levels to support schools, nurseries, care homes, and retirement villages in North Staffordshire. You will work in various contract catering environments in the following areas:
* Staffordshire
* Congleton
* Leek
* Kidsgrove
* Tunstall
* Crewe
* Stoke on Trent
* Buxton & surrounding areas
Requirements: You must have an enhanced DBS covering adult and child, dated within the last 12 months or on the update service. If not, we can facilitate this at a cost.
Imagine working as a chef/cook with a good salary, paid hourly, and flexible hours for better work-life balance. We offer shifts to support this!
Why Apply?
* Weekly pay
* Blue Arrow app for shift acceptance, availability updates, and more
* PAYE - holiday pay, NI processing, and weekly payments
* Dedicated consultant
* Flexible hours
* Opportunity to increase hours around current commitments
* Variety of shifts and environments
The Commute: Your commute will vary across Staffordshire. If you have a car and are flexible, great; if limited to public transport, we will assign locations with accessible links and provide all necessary info.
Targeted DBS roles:
* Chefs
* Cooks
* Second in command cooks & chefs
* Catering Managers
* Chef Manager
Working environment: Providing hot, nutritious food to vulnerable adults and children, including textured meals per IDDSI framework. Some serving and interaction with residents or children may be involved.
Working hours: Typically Monday to Friday, 7/8 am to 2/3 pm for schools/nurseries; care homes may require weekends, hours from 7 am to 6 pm.
Requirements and skills:
* Attention to detail
* Stock management knowledge
* Enjoy working with diverse people
* Experience with IDDSI framework and texture diets
* Leadership skills for managing small teams
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexibility and self-management
* Qualified in professional cookery (City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent)
* Level 2 food hygiene (within last 3 years), allergens certificates
* Minimum 2 years chef experience
* Experience in schools and care homes
* Senior Chef De Partie level or above
* Own chef whites and knives
DBS: Valid, in-date DBS within the last 12 months, preferably on the update service. We can assist with processing at a cost.
If interested, CLICK APPLY TODAY. Our chef consultants will contact you to discuss next steps.
Blue Arrow is a proud Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing great opportunities for everyone.
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