75 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

We are looking for a friendly, organised and customer‑focused temporary Café Assistant to run the Innovation Centre Café for approximately 10–13 weeks, from around 20 May to mid‑July (or possibly longer), to cover an unexpected period of staff sickness. The role is based at Innovation Centre Medway, which is well served by public transport and located on the Maidstone Road bus route from Chatham bus station. Fixed working hours: 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday This is a physically demanding role, involving standing for most of the working day and working independently. The role The postholder will have sole responsibility for the café, including: * Preparing barista‑style coffee and hot drinks * Taking customer orders and preparing sandwiches * Preparing and serving buffets * Serving cakes, snacks and cold drinks * Operating the till and taking card payments * Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleaning and food safety * Delivering friendly and professional...

Hygiene Operative - Night Shift Location: Outskirts of Colchester (own transport required) Pay Rate: £15.40 per hour Hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (including some weekends) Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are recruiting for a Hygiene Operative to join a busy night shift team with a leading food manufacturer based just outside Colchester, Essex. This role is vital to ensuring production areas meet the highest hygiene standards, helping to maintain safe and efficient food manufacturing processes. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression. Benefits: £15.40 per hour, paid weekly Holiday pay and pension scheme Career development opportunities Full training and support provided Key Responsibilities of the Hygiene Operative - Night Shift: Carrying out deep cleaning of production areas, including machinery, walls, floors, and ceilings Following scheduled cleaning routines to maintain hygiene...

Hygiene Team Leader - Night Shift Location: Outskirts of Colchester Pay: £16.15 per hour Hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am | 4 on / 4 off shift pattern Contract: Temporary to Permanent Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for an experienced Hygiene Team Leader to join a busy food production company based on the outskirts of Colchester. Due to the location, own transport is essential. This is a hands-on role where you will be leading a small hygiene team on shift, ensuring all cleaning duties are completed to a high standard while maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance across the factory. Duties of the Hygiene Team Leader will include: Leading and supporting a small team of hygiene operatives during shift Ensuring all cleaning schedules and hygiene tasks are completed correctly Carrying out deep cleaning of machinery and production areas Dismantling equipment for thorough cleaning and sanitation Monitoring hygiene standards across the site and maintaining compliance...

Hospitality assistants for meeting rooms * Great rates £12.75 - £14.50 per hour * Monday to Friday, amazing work/life balance * Temporary Flexible hours * Various location across central London Absolutely delighted to present you with the opportunity to work for one of the top agencies in London. Working as a temporary candidate with Search will get you the amount and the flexibility of the hours that will suit with your lifestyle, ensuring great life/work balance. You will also have the chance of work for some truly exceptional Contract Catering sites in some amazing location across London helping you to build an experience and confidence within the hospitality industry. Previous experience with meeting rooms and conference catering is required. In addition, we are offering great benefit package including * Holiday pay * Weekly wages payment * Free Food Hygiene & Allergen Courses - to help progress your career * Temp to Perm opportunities If you're not looking for work...

Temporary Barista * Great Rates £ 13- £14 depending on experience * Monday to Friday, amazing work/life balance * Flexible hours * Various location across central London Amazing opportunity to work for one of the top agencies In London. Working as a temporary candidate with Search will get you the flexibility of the hours you'd like whilst being able to maintain a healthy professional and personal life balance. You will also have the chance of work for some truly exceptional Contract Catering sites helping you gain exposure and more insight to industries that can offer a vast amount of temporary opportunities. In addition we are offering great benefit package including * Holiday pay * weekly wages payment * Free Food Hygiene & Allergen Courses - to help progress your career * Temp to Perm opportunities If you're not looking for work at the moment within Hospitality & Catering but know someone who is, please forward my details as I would love to hear from them. (url...

Kitchen Assistant - Tunbridge Wells £12.71 per hour | Agency Work | Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant on behalf of our client in Tunbridge Wells. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly kitchen team through a reputable agency, with flexible working options available. 🧾 The Role: As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. Duties include: Assisting with basic food preparation Washing utensils, crockery, and kitchen equipment Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards Supporting chefs with general kitchen tasks Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed at all times ✅ Requirements: Previous kitchen or catering experience preferred but not essential Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Reliable, punctual, and a team player Food hygiene certificate (desirable but can be arranged) 💷 What's on Offer: Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour Flexible shifts to...

Job Description We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant for a local government client in Enfield, Greater London. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing tasks as requested, adhering to menus, and ensuring that food is of good quality, presented attractively, and served at appropriate times and in proper portion sizes. Duties include preparing vegetables and performing simple food preparations as needed; washing pans, utensils, crockery, and cutlery; and cleaning catering equipment, surfaces, and storage areas in accordance with the cleaning schedule. The role also involves undertaking general dining room duties as required. What is the day-to-day of the role: Serve meals under the direction of the Caterer and support the preparation of a flexible snack service. Notify the Caterer of any equipment defects and ensure that repairs are carried out. Order stock in the absence of the Caterer. Experience in preparing and cooking food. Awareness of procedures...

Temporary Nursery Chefs – London 💷 £16 per hour | ⏰ Typical shifts: 7:00am – 4:00pm We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Temporary Chefs to work across a range of nurseries throughout London. This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs who are passionate about preparing nutritious meals for young children in a rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare, cook, and present healthy, balanced meals tailored to children * Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences * Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation * Follow food safety procedures, including temperature checks and record keeping * Prevent cross-contamination and comply with all health & safety regulations Requirements: * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum) * Allergy Awareness training * Strong understanding of food safety regulations and children’s nutritional needs * Experience working in a similar environment...

Catering Assistant Location: Southwark College, Lewisham College & NCG Higher Education Centre Contract: Temporary / Ongoing (subject to availability) Hours: Part-time / Full-time opportunities available Start Date: To be confirmed Advertised by: The Supply Register Job Summary The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of NCG for reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support catering services across Southwark College, Lewisham College, and the NCG Higher Education Centre in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive catering team within an educational environment, helping to provide high-quality food service to students, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the catering facilities. About the Role As a Catering Assistant, you will: • Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages • Support the...

Temporary Waiting Staff – Hotels & Restaurants | West End London Ongoing Temporary Role Location: West End, London Pay Rate: £14.00 – £15.00 per hour Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Shifts Start Date: Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Waiting Staff to support a range of high-end hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues across London’s West End. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals seeking flexible, ongoing temporary work with competitive hourly rates and regular shifts. Key Responsibilities * Providing professional table service to guests * Taking food and drink orders accurately * Serving food and beverages in a timely manner * Assisting with event, restaurant, and banqueting service * Preparing and resetting dining areas * Delivering excellent customer service at all times * Supporting front-of-house operations as required Requirements * Previous experience in hospitality,...

School Catering Assistant - Dover 📍 Location: Dover, Kent 💷 Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour ⏰ Hours: School hours (Monday-Friday) 📅 Contract: Term-time only About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly school in Dover. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for work that fits around family life, with no evenings or weekends required. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of food for students and staff Serving meals in a fast-paced school environment Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Supporting kitchen staff with general duties Ensuring all food safety guidelines are followed Requirements Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude Ability to work efficiently during busy service times DBS check required (we can assist with this if needed) What We Offer Competitive hourly rate of £12.71 Term-time only - enjoy school...

We have a fantastic vacancy for the role of an experienced Chef de Partie within a school kitchen producing over 1000 high quality meals per day, alongside a varied range of hospitality including fine dining. The successful Chef De Partie will join their busy team for an immedite start. This role would suit a highly motivated chef with a keen eye for detail both in food preparation and service delivery with excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as the role involves working closely with Catering Managers, external clients, school staff and pupils. This is a fixed term position from June 2026 to end of March 2027 working term time only (39 weeks) The role is open for either a full time or part time positions and Flexi days will be considered, however the Chef De Partie must include Mondays and Thursdays (8 hours per day). Due to the location of the school any interested candidates must have their own transport. About Enlighten Supply Pool: Enlighten Supply...

Catering & Kitchen Manager South-East Hertfordshire | Residential & Day Centre Accommodation Available The Best Connection are currently recruiting a Chef / Kitchen Manager in south-east Hertfordshire, our residential outdoor centre delivers enriching experiences that help young people build confidence, wellbeing, character and essential life skills. We work closely with schools to create engaging educational visits and memorable outdoor experiences. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Catering & Kitchen Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. The Role With the opportunity to progress into a permanent position. Predominantly Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work required Accommodation package available 8am to 6pm Pay Rate - £16 an hour with weekly pay!This is an exciting opportunity for someone with kitchen or catering experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and wants to make a positive impact on young...

We are currently hiring an experienced Kitchen - Food Production Operative to work for our client in Park Royal. Job Title: Kitchen - Food Production Operative Pay Rate: £12.71 Location: Park Royal, Hours: 08:30 AM to 5:30 PM Role Overview: We are seeking a reliable Production Operative to join our team at Park Royal. This role involves assisting with food preparation, meal assembly, packaging, operating machinery or manual tools, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. You will play a vital role in ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently according to company standards. Key Responsibilities: Food Preparation: Washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients accurately. Cooking and Assembly: Assisting in cooking processes and assembling meals following recipes and quality standards. Operating Machinery/Tools: Operating machinery or manual tools to produce or package goods safely and efficiently. Packaging: Correctly packaging, labeling, and storing...

Package Description: Shift details; Daily 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 Esher Manor Care Home in Surrey . 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...

Agency Chef Search Hospitality & Catering are currently recruiting Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Head Chefs to work across a variety of highly regarded care homes, schools, restaurants, and events in Crawley and the surrounding areas. This is temporary work offering complete flexibility around your availability. Shifts are available across weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Benefits include: * Competitive weekly pay - £16.00 to £20.50 per hour, depending on experience * Flexible working hours * Holiday pay * Free training and development opportunities * Temp-to-perm opportunities Previous experience working in a similar environment is essential, along with a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and Health & Safety regulations. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now or send your CV to (url removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of race,...

Temporary Chef Roles – All Levels Looking for a flexible chef opportunity in Cambridge? Our client is seeking talented chefs from Chef de Partie to Head Chef and Pastry Chef to join busy hospitality kitchens on a temporary basis. This is your chance to work across varied menus and service styles, gain experience in multiple kitchens, and be part of dynamic, fast-paced teams. What’s on offer Pay from £17 per hour, depending on experience Flexible hours and shift patterns to suit your availability (full time and part time) Weekly pay for immediate financial benefit Opportunity to be introduced to multiple clients and gain diverse experience Key Responsibilities Adapt quickly to new kitchens, managing your assigned section efficiently while maintaining high food quality Prepare and cook dishes to specification, ensuring consistency across varied menus and service styles Work collaboratively with diverse teams, supporting smooth kitchen operations in fast-paced environments...

Looking for flexible work in exciting, high-profile event venues? We are recruiting Kitchen Porters to support vibrant events held in the Cambridgeshire area. What you’ll be doing: Keeping kitchens and equipment clean and organised Assisting chefs with basic food prep and tasks Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout busy service What we’re looking for: Reliable, hard-working team players Comfortable working in fast-paced event kitchens Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends What we offer: Flexible shifts to fit around you Weekly pay A friendly, supportive team The chance to work at exciting events in renowned venues Apply now to Candida at Select Recruitment and be part of unforgettable events in outstanding locations

Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Staines, Berkshire Key Details: Contract: Temporary | Possibility to become Permanent Hours: 8 hours per week (Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm) Pay: £13.50 per hour inc Holiday | £16.34 per hour LTD Umbrella Service Care Solutions are currently looking for a reliable, dependable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join a client they are working with in Staines About the Role: As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen. Key Responsibilities will include: Assist with food preparation Wash dishes and kitchen equipment Maintain hygiene standards Support stock handling Requirements: Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification Previous kitchen experience desirable Willingness to learn Reliable and positive attitude Due to the location setting of the position, this role will involve completing an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are interested in this position, please contact Prakash today by emailing (url...

Job Title: Catering Assistant Location: Lewes Victoria Hospital - BN7 1PE Hours: Working ad hoc shifts through NHS Professionals bank (7am - 3pm or 9am - 5pm) Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Are you ready to Spice Up Your Career? We're always on the lookout for Catering Assistants to join the NHS Professionals bank and join a pool of elite, experienced workers who can provide invaluable support across our multiple UK locations, contributing positively to their local community in a role they can take pride in. Whether you’re balancing studies, family commitments, or simply crave variety in your career, this role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and fulfilment, without sacrificing opportunity! Enjoy the freedom to shape your career on your terms, gaining invaluable experience while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Don't miss this chance to embark on an exciting journey where every shift brings new possibilities! About the Role Step into the heart of hospital hospitality...