86 jobs found in Downham Market

Prep Room Supervisor Location: Downham Market, Norfolk Reporting To: Production Manager / Operations Manager Hours: Monday to Friday, morning shift (tipically work until finish 4:00PM or 5:00 PM) Role Overview This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong leadership skills, food production experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers. Key Responsibilities 1. Quality & Yield Control 2. Ensure all fruit and vegetables are prepared to customer specifications. 3. Monitor product quality, freshness, and operational yields. 4. Minimise waste and maximise raw material utilisation. 5. Verify accurate weighing, packing, and labelling of prepared products. Food Safety & Hygiene * Maintain HACCP procedures and food safety standards. * Monitor temperatures within chilled preparation and storage areas. * Prevent cross-contamination and ensure allergen controls are followed. * Oversee cleaning schedules for prep...

Production Operative Location: King's Lynn Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join a busy food production team in King's Lynn. The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation and production of pizzas while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety are maintained. Key Responsibilities * Assist with pizza preparation and topping processes. * Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. * Carry out quality checks and support audit requirements. * Follow daily production schedules and targets. * Keep workstations clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations. * Work effectively as part of a production team. * Adhere to company policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. Requirements * Previous experience in food production or food manufacturing is preferred. *...

Temporary Chef Opportunities – Cromer Area £15.00 – £20.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts We are currently seeking experienced and reliable chefs to join our growing pool of temporary staff across the Cromer and North Norfolk area. This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs looking for flexible work, whether you’re seeking full-time hours or ad hoc shifts to fit around your schedule. What we offer: Competitive hourly rates from £15 to £20, depending on experience A variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends Opportunities across different kitchen environments Flexibility to choose when and where you work What we’re looking for: Previous experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen A flexible and adaptable approach to work Ability to work well under pressure Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Ideally based locally in the Cromer area or with access to your own transport Whether you’re a seasoned chef or looking to pick up extra shifts, we’d love to...

Peterborough 🕘 Monday to Friday ⏰ 7:00am – 3:30pm * Recruiting a Catering Assistant for a Temp to Perm role in Peterbrough. * The chosen candidate should be able to start as soon as possible. * Must have Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergens Certificates. Skills: * Prepare and serve food and beverages efficiently. * Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. * Assist with kitchen setup and clearing duties. * Provide friendly, professional customer service. * Follow food safety procedures and team instructions. * Complete till work and basic food prep and service. IND/LS

Chefs Needed - Peterborough 📍 Peterborough & surrounding areas 💷 £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience) 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Peterborough, supporting a variety of clients including restaurants, contract catering sites, schools, care homes, and events. What's on offer: Competitive pay rates from £17.00 to £21.00 per hour Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle Opportunities for ongoing, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles Weekly pay Work across a range of kitchen environments Key Responsibilities: Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes Managing your own section or assisting within a busy kitchen brigade Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained Supporting with menu preparation and stock control Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment Requirements: Previous experience as a chef (CDP level and above...

Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Peterborough 💷 £12.71 - £13.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range of clients across catering environments including schools, hospitals, care homes, and commercial kitchens. What's on offer: Competitive hourly pay: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour Flexible working hours - choose shifts that fit your schedule Opportunities for ongoing and temporary roles Weekly pay Work in a variety of friendly and professional kitchens Key Responsibilities: Assisting chefs with basic food preparation Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas Washing up and operating kitchen equipment safely Supporting with stock rotation and deliveries Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures Requirements: A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but...

Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Cambridge 💷 £12.71 - £13.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range of clients across catering environments including schools, hospitals, care homes, and commercial kitchens. What's on offer: Competitive hourly pay: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour Flexible working hours - choose shifts that fit your schedule Opportunities for ongoing and temporary roles Weekly pay Work in a variety of friendly and professional kitchensKey Responsibilities: Assisting chefs with basic food preparation Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas Washing up and operating kitchen equipment safely Supporting with stock rotation and deliveries Following food hygiene and health & safety proceduresRequirements: A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not...

Chefs Needed - Cambridge 📍 Cambridge & surrounding areas 💷 £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience) 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Cambridge, supporting a variety of clients including restaurants, contract catering sites, schools, care homes, and events. What's on offer: Competitive pay rates from £17.00 to £21.00 per hour Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle Opportunities for ongoing, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles Weekly pay Work across a range of kitchen environmentsKey Responsibilities: Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes Managing your own section or assisting within a busy kitchen brigade Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained Supporting with menu preparation and stock control Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environmentRequirements: Previous experience as a chef (CDP level and above preferred, but all...

Class 1 Personnel are working with a client based in Cambridge to recruit a Chef for their Sites in the city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef to work in a stable environment with a strong reputation for delivering great food. The role As a Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of service, including prep and cooking worth within a brigade in an education setting. Hospitality and Catering: Main job entails: Food preparation Service to the highest standard Overseeing kitchen cleanliness Key skills: A confident, self-motivated, and driven person. Maintain high standards for food quality and customer service. Ideally experience in delivering good quality meals Knowledge of food safety and HAACP DBS - Enhanced DBS is required Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate In this role you will be working in a well-established education centre and will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of service throughout the week. Pay: £17.14ph. We are looking for...

Class 1 Personnel are working with a client based in Cambridge to recruit a Kitchen Assistant for their Sites in the city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to work in a stable environment with a strong reputation for delivering great food. The role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for all aspects of service, including assisting with prep and serving food in an education setting. Hospitality and Catering: Main job entails: General Kitchen duties Service to the highest standard Overseeing kitchen cleanliness Key skills: A confident, self-motivated, and driven person. Maintain high standards for food quality and customer service. Ideally experience in delivering good quality meals Knowledge of food safety and HAACP DBS - Enhanced DBS is required Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate In this role you will be working in a well-established education centre and will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of service throughout the...

Job Title: Chef – Pub Restaurant (Temporary, Immediate Start) Location: Outskirts of Cambridge Hours: Split shifts – 12:00–14:30 & 18:00–21:00, Monday to Saturday Employment Type: Ongoing Temporary About Us: We are a welcoming pub restaurant on the outskirts of Cambridge, known for serving hearty, high-quality dishes in a friendly atmosphere. We take pride in our locally sourced ingredients and creating meals that keep our customers coming back. Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our team. You will work split shifts, preparing and cooking meals for both lunch and dinner services. This is a hands-on role that requires efficiency, creativity, and a passion for delivering delicious food. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard during lunch and dinner services. Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all menu items. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment at all times....

Job Description: Our established client based in Haverhill is currently looking for Production Operatives who are passionate about delivering the highest standards of food production, ensuring all health and food safety measures are followed. You will be a crucial part of the company’s growth. If you are looking to join and grow in an ambitious, mission-driven team this would be a perfect opportunity for you! Hours of work are: * Monday to Friday: 06:00am to 18:00pm Salary: £12.85 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Operate safely and follow all health, hygiene, and safety procedures, wearing protective equipment correctly. * Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specification standards. * Unpack, pack, load, and unload boxes, raw materials, and finished goods. * Support general tasks including waste processing, order packing, and maintaining a clean work environment. * Maintain facility hygiene, including floors, walls, conveyors, and equipment,...

Berry Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable and motivated Chef for one of our clients' BBQ events in Ipswich (IP16). Date: 27th June, 2026 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: Ipswich, IP16 Requirements: Previous experience working at BBQ events Valid Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Reliable and able to work well in a busy environment Car driver preferredIf you are available and interested, please apply now. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

Talentmark are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a leading global food company on a contract basis until the end of 2026. This role is working from Tuesday to Friday, 0730 to 1745.     Salary: £12.71 per hour PAYE Catering Assistant Role: Food preparation to include salad bar, cooking, breakfast, buffet work. Deliver tea & coffee, buffets, carry out cleaning and filling of all vending machines on site. Serve food at lunch time. Be able to operate the till, and some cashing up procedures. Cleaning, and filling out relevant records, following Safer Food Better Business procedures.Your Background: Hold an N.V.Q or City & Guilds (or similar qualification). Catering experience. Strong communication skills. Have an awareness of Health and Safety regulations and HACCP. Hold a UK driving licence and have access to your own transport.Company: Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently...

Interaction Recruitment is looking for a chef with an immediate availability in Leicester and surrounding areas. The catering division of Interaction Recruitment has contracts with contract catering units as well as healthcare settings. We are looking for a chefs with -          Valid Enhanced DBS -          Food Hygiene Level 2 or above -          Own transport What we can offer: Rates from £18 - £20ph + holiday pay on top Flexibility Some ongoing contracts, predominantly from Monday to Friday Weekly pay Please apply within or contact Lucie or Cheryl for more details: (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). INDNH

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.   When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.   We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef de Partie at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!   ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team...

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are current recruiting for Catering Assistants for various school contracts across Surrey along with other sites such as hospitals, offices and more! Benefits for our School Catering Assistants Immediate Starts  £12,71 to £13.00 Flexible Shift Patterns to fit your schedule Weekly Pay for your hard work Opportunities to work at various sites across Surrey and surrounding areas Key Responsibilities of our School Catering Assistant: Assist in the preparation and serving of hot and cold food items Help clear and close the unit at the end of each shift Maintain standards in line with food safety and food allergen legislation Assist with special events and buffets as required Our ideal School Catering Assistant: Pay rates differ depending on client, experience and role. £12,71 to £13.00 Previous experience in a catering or food service role is ESSENTIAL Use of till and/or computerised stock system is advantageous Food Safety & Food Allergen...

Position: Barista Contract Type: Temporary - Ad-Hoc Working Location: Lambeth, London (8 minutes walk from Waterloo train station) Hourly Rate: £13.65 - £14.65 About Us: We are a vibrant catering service committed to serving high-quality beverages and delicious snacks to our customers. Our focus is on delivering exceptional service while creating a friendly and welcoming environment. Role Overview: As a Barista, you will play a vital role in our operation by preparing coffee and other beverages to our high standards. You will be the face of our brand, ensuring every customer has a memorable experience. Your expertise will help us maintain our reputation as a go-to spot for coffee lovers. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and tea beverages with precision and care. Provide outstanding customer service, engaging with customers and answering their questions. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the coffee station and seating area. Assist in...

Welcome Host We’re looking for two energetic, proactive, and genuinely welcoming Front of House Hosts to join our team. If you’re someone who uses your initiative, loves engaging with people, and brings a positive, smiley presence to work every day, we want to hear from you. About the Role You’ll be the face of our Professional Services Hub, delivering a warm welcome and a 5‑star service to staff, visitors, VIPs, contractors, and partners. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities * Provide a friendly, professional concierge-style reception service * Be the first point of contact for staff and visitors * Manage visitor check-ins, passes, and general enquiries * Carry out daily floor checks, reporting issues and supporting maintenance coordination * Ensure meeting rooms and shared spaces are always ready to use * Handle deliveries, post, and courier items * Liaise...

Role: Temporary Nursery Cook Duration: 27th July to 28th August Location: Gerrards Cross SL9, Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £15 P/H Why join our client's Family? You are an amazing Nursery Cook who has previous experience of being a lead chef or standalone cook managing a small kitchen and planning menus for the nursery. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. The Role Our client are looking for an experienced temporary Nursery Cook who already has some experience as a Cook / Chef in a School, Nursery or Care home environment. You will be responsible for: * Cooking for up to 65 children between the ages of 5 months to 5 years old on a daily basis for the duration of the temporary contract. * Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded; * Working closely with the Manager and Nursery...