DBS Chefs & Cooks - All Levels
Locations: Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Environments: Schools Nurseries Care & Nursing Homes Retirement Villages
Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary
Pay: £17-£20 per hour (Depending on experience, role & environment)
We're expanding our team of Enhanced DBS Chefs and Cooks across Nottinghamshire to support a range of sites, including schools, nurseries, care homes and retirement villages. Whether you're looking for full-time hours or flexible part-time shifts, we have a variety of assignments available - from short-notice sickness cover to longer-term placements.
Important DBS Requirement
To work in these environments, you must hold an Enhanced DBS (Adult, Child or Adult & Child workforce) dated within 12 months or registered on the Update Service .
Don't have one? We can process it for you at a cost.
? Why Join Us?
Great pay rates: £17-£20 p/h
Weekly pay
Your own dedicated consultant
Flexible shift patterns to suit you
Majority of shifts are Monday-Friday
User-friendly app & portal to view jobs and submit timesheets
Company pension scheme
Temporary roles that can often lead to permanent opportunities
?? What You'll Be Doing
Working as part of a supportive kitchen team
Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
Following dietary requirements including IDDSI texture diets
Managing food orders (role dependent - e.g., Chef Manager/Head Chef)
Ensuring "clean as you go" procedures are followed
Supporting with pot wash and general kitchen duties
Complying with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
Potentially serving food or operating a till
?? What We're Looking For
Previous Chef or Cook experience
Flexibility to cover a range of shifts
Strong communication & teamwork skills
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Health & Safety (ideal but training can be provided)
Passion for delivering quality food
Willingness to cover last-minute sickness shifts
Experience with IDDSI diets (advantageous)
Ability to work under pressure
Full UK driving licence & own transport (for certain locations)
Enhanced DBS - essential
? Hours & Working Patterns
Your rota is completely flexible - you choose your availability each week.
Typical shift patterns:
Schools/Nurseries: 7/8am - 2/3pm
Care/Nursing Homes: 6/7am - 4/5pm
?? Your Working Environment
We supply a variety of sites including:
Contract Catering Schools Care Homes Prisons Hotels Events
We always aim to place you somewhere that suits your skills and comfort level.
?? Travel & Transport
If you rely on public transport, we'll only book you into locations with suitable links - and we'll provide full travel details in advance.
?? Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the perfect fit, click APPLY today to book your ID check and finalise your registration.
Our sign-up process can take less than 7 minutes .
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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