25 jobs found in Preston

Adecco are currently recruiting for a School Kitchen Assistant to work for our educational client in Bury. Location: Bury Pay Rate: £12.21 - £13.00 per hour Job Type: Temporary Days: Between Monday and Friday Shifts Available: Can vary from, 9:30am-2:30pm, 11am-3pm & 10am-2pm Key Duties Basic food preparation and assisting the cook. E.g. making sandwiches, peeling vegetables Serving meals to students. Operating a cashier till. Washing dishes, or loading and unloading a large industrial dishwasher. Keeping the kitchen area clean - mopping spillages, cleaning ovens, utensils etc. Following food hygiene and safety procedures. Requirements: Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the update service is preferred; however, if you do not already have this, you must be willing to go through a background check to obtain this. Previous kitchen or catering experience (school experience desirable). Basic food hygiene knowledge is essential. A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification is...

Job Title Bistro Cook Location Swinton, Rotherham Contract & Hours 37.5 hours per week Worked on a 3-week rota: Weeks 1 & 2: 8:00am – 4:00pm Week 3: 2:00pm – 10:00pm (Some flexibility may be required to support service excellence.) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Café & Bistro Cook to join our kitchen team within a refined café and evening bistro environment. The role is focused on delivering beautifully executed dishes from an elevated daytime café menu and a carefully curated evening bistro offering. This includes occasional themed dining events that showcase quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and culinary creativity. The successful candidate will also take responsibility for food ordering and stock management, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and exceptional standards at all times. Key Responsibilities Culinary Excellence Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour,...

Location: Manchester | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North West. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as a chef...

We are currently recruiting Food Production Operatives to work in a busy 24-hour bakery production facility in the Ashton area. This is an adhoc role, so candidates must be flexible and available to work both day and night shifts when required. Shift Patterns: 6:00am - 6:00pm (Day Shift) 6:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift) As the bakery operates 24 hours a day, successful candidates must be fully flexible and willing to work shifts at short notice. Key Responsibilities: Working on a fast-paced bakery production line Assisting with the preparation and production of baked goods Packing and quality checking products Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene Following health and safety procedures at all times Requirements: Flexibility to work adhoc day and night shifts Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment Good reliability and punctuality Previous food production or factory experience is beneficial but not essential Pay Rate: £12.21 per...

Location: Greater Manchester | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across Greater Manchester. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven...

Job Title: Temporary School Cook Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 1:30pm Pay: £13.00 per hour Contract: Temporary Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Temporary School Cook to cover a short-term assignment within a school setting. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook healthy meals for pupils and staff * Ensure food is prepared and served in line with food safety regulations * Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the kitchen * Manage food preparation and service within set times * Follow school policies regarding allergens and dietary requirements Essential Requirements * Relevant catering qualifications (e.g. Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene or equivalent) * Valid Enhanced DBS (essential) * Previous experience as a cook, ideally in a school or similar environment * Strong knowledge of food hygiene,...

Location: Halifax, Calderdale | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across Yorkshire. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as a...

Care Home Cook – Leeds Pay: From £16.00 per hour Shift: 07:00 – 17:00 Apex Resources Limited are currently looking for experienced Care Home Cooks to work in care homes across Leeds. Requirements: • Experience working within a care home or similar environment • Valid enhanced DBS • Food Hygiene Certificate – Minimum Level 2 • Ability to prepare nutritious meals for residents and manage kitchen hygiene standards What we offer: • Competitive hourly rate starting from £16.00 • Day shifts (07:00 – 17:00) • Ongoing opportunities within care homes across the region If you are interested, please apply with your CV or contact us for more information

Kitchen Assistant Required – Leeds Location: Leeds Pay: From £12.21 per hour Shift Times: Various shifts available between 06:00 – 19:00 Apex Resources Limited are currently looking for reliable Kitchen Assistants to work across sites in the Leeds area. Role Responsibilities: • General kitchen cleaning duties • Loading and unloading dishwashers • Assisting the chef with basic food preparation tasks • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen Requirements: • Food Hygiene Certificate – Minimum Level 2 • Enhanced DBS • Previous kitchen or catering experience preferred but not essential • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay starting from £12.21 • Flexible shift patterns between 06:00 – 19:00 • Opportunities for ongoing work If you are interested, please apply with your CV or contact us for more information

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking...

Pay: £16 per hour (Mon-Fri) £19 per hour (Weekends)Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for delivering high quality, nutritious meals within schools or care homes? Looking for a role that offers flexibility, great rates of pay, and the chance to work with a supportive agency team? We want to hear from you! ✨ About the Role We are a busy, reputable catering agency supplying skilled Head Chefs to schools and care homes across the South Yorkshire area. Shifts are fully flexible - whether you're looking for a couple of days per week or full‑time hours, we will work around you. ✔️ Requirements To join our team, you must have: In-date Enhanced DBS covering Adults & Children (essential) Previous Head Chef experience in schools or care homes (highly desirable) Strong knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and safe kitchen practices Ability to lead a kitchen, manage menus, and maintain high standards A driver is useful for reaching various sites (but not essential)...

Location: Doncaster, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across Yorkshire. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as a...

Sous- Ad Hoc Shifts (Darlington) £16 per hour | Weekly pay (Fridays) | 6am-2pm The Darlington branch are recruiting a Sous Chef to support a busy warehouse-based kitchen team on an ad hoc basis. Available Shifts 17th, 18th & 19th March Potential for additional shifts after these dates Role Responsibilities Preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to warehouse staff Cooking simple, hearty dishes such as jacket potatoes, breakfasts and light lunches, along with hot lunchtime meals. Supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth service What We're Looking For Previous Second/Sous Chef or Lead Chef experience Ability to work 6am-2pm Reliable, friendly, and confident in a kitchen environmentIf you're looking for flexible, ongoing chef work in Darlington, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now or call (phone number removed) for more information! Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status,...

Sous- Ad Hoc Shifts (Darlington) £16 per hour | Weekly pay (Fridays) | 6am-2pm The Darlington branch are recruiting a Sous Chef to support a busy warehouse-based kitchen team on an ad hoc basis. Available Shifts 17th, 18th & 19th March Potential for additional shifts after these dates Role Responsibilities Preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to warehouse staff Cooking simple, hearty dishes such as jacket potatoes, breakfasts and light lunches, along with hot lunchtime meals. Supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth service What We're Looking For Previous Second/Sous Chef or Lead Chef experience Ability to work 6am-2pm Reliable, friendly, and confident in a kitchen environmentIf you're looking for flexible, ongoing chef work in Darlington, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now or call (phone number removed) for more information! Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status,...

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 Head Chef - Bank at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover.  If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced,...

️ Temporary Chef - School Catering (Middlesbrough Area) Berry Recruitment - Darlington Branch Berry Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Temporary Chef to work across multiple schools in the Middlesbrough area. This is an ongoing position, offering consistent weekday hours in a rewarding environment. 📍 Location: Darlington 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 3:00pm 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💷 Pay Rate: £16.39 per hour (paid weekly via PAYE) 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Ordering food and managing stock levels within budget Building relationships with suppliers Liaising with site managers Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation✅ Requirements: Enhanced DBS check (must be current) Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Strong communication skills High standards of hygiene Organised and methodical approach Previous catering experience⚠️ Please note: Only candidates with a valid Enhanced DBS check will be considered for this role. If you are interested, Apply now or please...

NE European Recruitment are looking for QC and QA to work for Food Production Factory based in Middlesbrough. Shift- any 5 days a week ( your shift may cover the weekend) on rota. Morning start ( most likely 7am). There is no fixed finish time ( due to nature of fresh products all orders needs to be completed same day), you may expecting to work on average 9 hours a day, around 45 hours a week. This is temp to perm, full time role. No part time sorry. Responsibilities Conduct regular inspections of products at various stages of production to ensure adherence to quality standards. Analyse data from quality control tests and inspections to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality control measures. Develop and update quality assurance procedures in line with HACCP principles. Train staff on quality control practices and the...

Chef – Estates & Facilities Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 1 position at Queens Medical Centre - NG7 2UH and 1 position at City Hospital - NG5 1PB Working 5 shifts between Monday – Sunday, 7.5 hours per day between 06:30 & 18:30 £12.45 - £21.03 per hour (Shift dependant) NHS Professionals (NHSP) are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join the Estates & Facilities catering team at Nottingham University Hospitals on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with catering experience who enjoys working in a busy, rewarding environment, preparing fresh, nutritious meals for patients across the Trust. You will work within the Central Production Unit, Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre kitchen, and/or the Receipt and Distribution Unit, producing a wide range of meals including main courses, vegetables, salads, bakery items and therapeutic diets. Duties will include * Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food in line with food...

We are currently recruiting for Chefs for our prestigious clients based in Nottingham NG10 area . You will be cooking fresh food from scratch for service users in a Care Home . The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar role . Food Hygiene Certificate Basic DBS Professional Qualification in Cooking . Immediate start dates for the right candidates Please apply online and we will be in contact

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 Head Chef - Bank at Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and...