School Culinary Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Manchester Full time
Job Overview

Blue Arrow - Manchester is seeking a significant number of chefs to join our dynamic team in preparation for the upcoming school season.

Compensation

Hourly rates range from £14 to £18, based on chef expertise, job responsibilities, shifts, and experience level. Pay rates will be discussed prior to each assignment.

Work Schedule

Shifts are available Monday through Friday, offering between 6 to 10 hours per day.

Role Requirements

We are in search of temporary agency chefs of all levels to assist our clients with short-term cover for various needs, including vacations, illness, or ongoing recruitment support. Many of these roles have the potential to transition into permanent positions, providing flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

Client Environments

While this recruitment is focused on school environments, Blue Arrow serves a diverse range of clients, including:

  • Contract catering sites
  • Educational institutions, nurseries, universities, hospitals, care facilities, and correctional facilities (Enhanced DBS check required)
  • Garden centers and farm shops
  • Hospitality venues such as hotels, pubs, restaurants, and golf clubs
Desired Chef Profiles

We welcome applications from chefs at all levels, including:

  • Cooks
  • Breakfast chefs
  • DBS chefs/cooks for educational and care settings
  • Chef de Parties
  • Sous Chefs
  • Head Chefs, Chef Managers, and Catering Managers
Why Join Blue Arrow?

Blue Arrow is a nationwide agency with branches across the UK, ensuring consistent work opportunities. Our chefs appreciate the flexibility of shift patterns and the potential for both ongoing and short-term assignments.

Additional benefits include:

  • Competitive pay rates with weekly payments
  • Your own app and portal for shift management and timesheet submission
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunities to increase hours around existing commitments
  • Access to a variety of shifts
  • Company pension scheme
Commute Considerations

As we cover various locations, your commute may vary. If you have a vehicle and can travel flexibly, that is advantageous. For those relying on public transport, we will ensure assignments are accessible and provide necessary travel information.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideal candidates should possess:

  • Previous experience as a chef, ideally up to senior chef de partie
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Level 2 food hygiene certificate (preferred but not mandatory; we can assist with this)
  • A passion for culinary arts
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Own chef whites
  • An in-date Enhanced DBS, ideally registered on the updated service for work in schools and care settings

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to explore joining our team.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating excellent job opportunities for talented individuals.


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