Chefs

Chefs
Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Care & nursing homes and retirement villages
Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Contract type: Temporary ongoing
Hourly rate : £17p/h to £21p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environment
Love Cooking But Want More Flexibility?
Whether you're tired of working the same kitchen every day, looking to boost your income with extra shifts, or searching for ongoing full-time work with better work-life balance, Blue Arrow has opportunities waiting for you.
We're recruiting experienced catering professionals across Nottingham and the surrounding Nottinghamshire areas for a variety of temporary and ongoing assignments.
We want to hear from candidates at all levels, including:
Cooks
Chef de Parties
Sous Chefs
Head Chefs
Kitchen Managers
Catering and Chef Managers
From schools and care homes to hotels, restaurants, golf clubs and contract catering sites, you'll have the flexibility to choose assignments that suit your experience, lifestyle and career goals while enjoying competitive pay and weekly wages.
Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or ongoing full-time agency work, our relief team offers a wide range of opportunities across multiple catering sectors.
Where Could You Be Working?
Care & Healthcare
Care Homes
Nursing Homes
Retirement Villages
Healthcare Facilities
Education
Schools & Academies
Nurseries
Hospitality & Events
Hotels
Restaurants & Pubs
Golf Clubs
Contract Catering Sites
Events & Hospitality Venues
Plus many more
Enhanced DBS Requirements
Many of our assignments require an Enhanced Adult DBS, Child DBS or Adult & Child DBS.
If you already hold a DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months, we may be able to offer work immediately. If not, Blue Arrow can arrange a new DBS application for you.
The good news is that while your DBS is being processed, we can often offer work within hospitality, leisure and other catering sectors, helping you earn while waiting for clearance.
With opportunities available across Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands, we're confident we can find assignments that suit your experience and availability.
What's In It For You?
£17.00 - £21.00 per hour
Weekly pay
Holiday pay accrued
Workplace pension
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing work available
Blue Arrow App to manage availability, bookings and timesheets
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities across multiple sectors
What We're Looking For
Minimum 1 year's experience within a professional kitchen
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements
Reliable, professional and flexible approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team
Desirable Experience
Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months
IDDSI Framework Training - within the care sector
Children's Safeguarding Training
Previous experience within care homes, healthcare, education or hospitality environments
Typical Shifts
Schools & Nurseries
Monday to Friday
Starts between 7am and 8am
Finishes between 2pm and 4pm
No evenings or weekends
Care Homes & Healthcare
Monday to Sunday
Starts between 6am and 7am
Finishes typically between 3pm and 6pm
Weekend shifts available
Hospitality & Events
Varied shift patterns
Early morning breakfast shifts from 5am till 1/2pm, to days from 10am/12pm to 8pm and evenings from 3pm/5pm till 10pm/11pm
With weekends available
Flexible bookings to fit around your availability
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Cook, Chef, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Catering Manager looking for flexible work, competitive pay and a variety of assignments across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join Blue Arrow's growing relief team supporting schools, care homes, healthcare providers, hospitality venues and contract catering sites across the region
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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