36 jobs found in Whitehaven

Customer Assistant / Catering Assistant - Temporary 📍 Outskirts of Workington 💷 £14.89 per hour 📅 Temporary cover - May 2026 🕗 Morning & Day Shifts We are looking for a Customer Assistant / Catering Assistant to provide temporary cover at a site on the outskirts of Workington during May 2026. This role is ideal for someone with previous customer service or catering experience who is reliable, friendly, and happy to work early shifts. Shift Dates & Times Saturday 2nd May & Sunday 3rd May - 7:00am to 12:00pm Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May - 7:00am to 2:30pm Saturday 9th May & Sunday 10th May - 7:00am to 12:00pm Saturday 16th May & Sunday 17th May - 7:00am to 12:00pm Saturday 23rd May & Sunday 24th May - 7:00am to 12:00pmKey Duties Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner Assisting with food and drink preparation Basic catering duties including cleaning and tidying work areas Handling payments where required Following food hygiene and...

Join Our Team as a Chef! Are you a passionate chef looking for an exciting opportunity? Our client in Carnforth is seeking a talented chef for a temporary position with the potential for more shifts in the area. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and love creating delicious meals, we want to hear from you! Position Details: Date: Wednesday, 6th May Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Pay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hourKey Responsibilities: As a Chef, you will: Collaborate with the Catering Supervisor to plan and deliver innovative, cost-effective food services. Prepare meals that meet dietary requirements while monitoring food quality and portion control. Uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas, adhering to all health and safety regulations. Maintain meticulous records, including supply orders. Actively participate in team meetings and training sessions.What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Relevant NVQ in catering or equivalent...

Specifications Technologist Fully remote 3 month fixed term contract £40,500 Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-site food manufacturer for an experienced Specifications Technologist, with a focus on raw materials, to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a remote role, affording full flexibility and scope to support no matter your location. As a Specifications Technologist, your key responsibilities will include: Manage internal spreadsheets for product raw materials. Specifications and raw material approval - internal and retail. Ensure all relevant compliance's are met. Write and maintain brand and retail specifications.What You'll Bring: Proven experience as a food technologist - with a focus on specifications & raw materials. Qualified within a Food Science subject - ideally to degree level, although experience in a similar role would supersede this. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and raw...

The role requires consistency, organisation, and strong cooking skills to ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of your designated kitchen section Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to menu specifications and standards Assist with menu preparation and daily specials Ensure all food is prepared in line with health, safety, and hygiene regulations (HACCP) Monitor stock levels and minimise food waste Train and support Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants Maintain cleanliness and organisation within your section Work closely with Sous and Head Chefs to ensure smooth service Assist with deliveries and stock rotation (FIFO) Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to progress Good knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and consistency Team player with good...

Hospitality Assistant - Join Our Flexible Agency Team! 🌟 Looking for a role that keeps you moving, lets you meet new people, and gives you the chance to shine in a busy, high‑end retail environment? We're searching for enthusiastic, reliable Hospitality Assistants to join our agency team and support one of the UK's leading luxury department stores. ⭐ What You'll Be Doing As a key part of the hospitality team, you'll help keep operations running smoothly and create a spotless, welcoming environment. Your day-to-day will include: Maintaining clean and sanitised kitchen areas, including surfaces, sinks, stoves, and equipment. Sweeping, mopping, and staying on top of any spills to ensure a safe workspace. Washing cookware, utensils, and cutlery to keep service flowing. Managing waste and keeping back-of-house areas tidy. Assisting with clear food prep tasks, such as peeling and chopping vegetables. Every day brings variety, and you'll play an important role in delivering...

We are looking for a talented chef de partie or sous chef to support our client in Newcastle City Centre. We are looking for a chef who can deliver exceptional service and quality and consistency of the hotel's menu. - Have a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service - Maintain up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation, including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks) - Display the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Head Chef, promoting team work and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments - Ensuring our dishes are always at their best and to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing \"Dish Recipe Cards\" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available - Making sure food items are...

Catering Assistant – Immediate Start! 🚨 📍 Northallerton 💷 £13.45 per hour 🕚 07:00am-15:30pm | 11:00am – 19:30pm | Monday-Friday 📅 Temporary Assignment We’re currently recruiting Catering Assistants to join a busy and fun team at an outdoor adventure centre working with schools and children!🌲 This is a great opportunity to work in a lively environment, perfect for someone who enjoys being part of a team and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Duties will include: 🍽️ Assisting with food preparation 🧼 Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy 🥪 Serving meals to guests 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supporting a safe and welcoming environment for children What we’re looking for: ✔️ Previous catering/kitchen experience preferred ✔️ A valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one - no expense of your own) ✔️ Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment ✔️ Great team player with a positive attitude 🎯 Immediate starts available – don’t miss out! 📩 Interested? Apply now

Shift Pattern: Monday till Friday Fixed term contract for 12 months Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our Warrington site...

Aspired Talent are looking for multiple Kitchen Porters Job Title: Kitchen Porter Location: Trafford Park, M17 Job Type: 5 hours per day, 5 days a week Job Description: We are currently looking for a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team based in Trafford Park (M17). This role is essential in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring a smooth operation. Key Responsibilities: Washing up and maintaining clean kitchen equipment Keeping the kitchen and work areas clean and organised Assisting with general kitchen duties as required Following health and safety and hygiene standards Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am – 1:00pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Requirements: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene Reliable and punctual Benefits: Consistent weekday hours Friendly working environment

Aspired Talent are looking for multiple kitchen assistants. Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Location: Trafford Park, M17 Job Type: Ongoing work Job Description: We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants to join our team based in Trafford Park (M17). This is an early morning role, ideal for someone who is organised, efficient, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Food preparation, including chopping salad ingredients Preparing sandwiches and fruit platters Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas Following food hygiene and safety standards Working Hours: 5:00am – 1:00pm Requirements: Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred Good attention to detail and hygiene standards Ability to work early morning shifts Due to limited public transport at these hours, applicants must have their own transport or live within biking distance Benefits: Consistent working hours Friendly team environment

Weekend Agency Chefs Required - Manchester Looking to boost your income or pick up extra shifts at the weekend? We're recruiting experienced chefs of all levels to join our growing team in Manchester. Whether you want to work your days off or are seeking flexible weekend opportunities, this role offers the variety and freedom to fit around your schedule. Pay £14 - £18 per hour (depending on experience and role) The Role * Weekend shifts across a variety of sites including restaurants, hotels, contract catering, education, and healthcare * Flexible assignments - from short-term cover to ongoing weekend placements * Opportunity to gain experience in different kitchen environments * Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation What We're Looking For * Minimum 2 years' experience at Chef de Partie level or above * Confident working across all kitchen sections * Ability to adapt quickly in new environments * Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen...

Blue Arrow has an exciting and immediate opportunity for experienced Bar/Waiting staff to join our Hotel client for the season which lasts until October. The venue is a busy Hotel in the beautiful Scottish Countryside located 1 hour from Glasgow/Edinburgh. Due to the remote location, applicants must be able to live within the Hotel and be able to work full time hours (over 20 hours) Job Role Providing excellent customer service to ensure guests have a positive and enjoyable dining experience. Taking food and drink orders accurately and efficiently. Serving food and drinks promptly and professionally. Clearing and resetting tables Maintaining a clean and organized dining area. Working behind the Bar Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practicesSkills Required Experience Restaurant / Bar Work Be available to live within the hotelBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great...

We are looking for people of all backgrounds to join our fast-paced food production and processing team in the East End of Glasgow. We are keen to speak to you regardless of your work history or experience as full training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to carry out the tasks and duties involved in this role. You'll learn how to complete a variety of tasks including handling seafood on a production line, trimming and filleting, packing and working at a pace to achieve targets and despatch deadlines. The job will be Monday to Friday with the opportunity to work overtime on Saturday's - your first 40 hours will be paid at £12.71 per hour with all additional hours paid at enhanced rates There's also a canteen on site serving hot food at great value and you'll be able to buy produce at discounted rates. If you would like to learn more about this then please apply by sending your CV - we will be in touch quickly to have a chat and arrange a site tour....

School Catering Assistants Needed in Northwich- Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is hiring temporary School Catering Staff for primary and secondary schools across Northwich. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm (with flexibility) What You'll Do: Prepare and serve food to students and staff Maintain kitchen cleanliness (washing up, cleaning) Serve food in a friendly, polite manner Follow food safety and hygiene standards Assist with safeguarding dutiesRequirements: Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for £59.50) Completion of online training for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and KCSIE (provided)Why Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a supportive team for students Immediate start available Competitive pay and the chance to gain valuable experience Apply today for immediate consideration! This role is available immediately. Please note that all of our positions are temporary...

Due to continued growth, our client—one of the world’s largest seafood companies and the leading producer of Atlantic salmon—is looking for experienced Team Leaders to join their processing site in Rosyth. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career within a fast-paced, supportive environment, with real long-term progression. The Role • As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing production line performance, ensuring high standards are consistently met, and supporting your team to deliver safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Leading and motivating a team to meet production targets and quality standards • Ensuring full compliance with food safety (HACCP/CCP), health & safety, and hygiene standards • Monitoring line performance and completing SIC sheets and production records accurately • Carrying out start-up checks and ensuring all product specifications are met • Maintaining high standards across the production area,...

Be Personnel is currently recruiting Food Production Operatives to join our client, a global leader in seafood production and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with real career progression in a thriving and fast-growing industry. 💷 Pay & Progression • Starting rate: £13.20 per hour • Overtime: £19.80 per hour • Skilled Operator: £13.60 per hour • Advanced Operator: £14.34 per hour With structured training, you’ll have the opportunity to progress quickly and increase your earnings as you gain experience. 📅 Shift Patterns Choose from the following shift options: Option 1: 2-2-3 Continental Shift (12-hour shifts) • 06:00 – 18:30 • Rotating pattern offering regular days off Option 2: Monday to Thursday • 06:00 – 17:00 • Long weekends every week 🐟 The Role – What You’ll Be Doing As a Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality salmon products for customers across the...

Job Description: Job Title: Chef Trust: Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Pinderfields General Hospital Pay rate: £13.60 - £22.99 Hours / Shifts: 37.5hrs/week 5 days over 7 Are you a qualified Chef? Do you like working as part of a team? If you answered yes then NHS Professionals would love to hear from you! We have a temporary opportunity available for a Chef at Pinderfields General Hospital. Chefs and cooks are responsible for cooking food in NHS hospitals and other services, making sure our patients and staff have highly nutritious, high-quality food. The food must meet patients' medical and cultural needs including, for example, gluten free, low fat, soft food, halal, and vegetarian. Your duties will include but are not limited to: · Planning meals and menus · Preparing food · Using kitchen equipment such as mixers · Storing food correctly · Making sure as little as possible is wasted · Supervising kitchen assistants Skills required: · Food Hygiene...

Bank Chef | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Methley - LS16 Spire Methley Park are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef/Cook to join the bank team, you will be expected to work in designated sections of the main kitchen, producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department - in line with our policies. Our catering team are responsible for providing exceptional food quality for our patients and staff based on our central corporate menu. Reporting to the Head Chef you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms. Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire...

A temporary vacancy has arisen for a CHEF in YO1 area. Requirements: * Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets Full knowledge of all menu items served Management of production to ensure minimal wastage Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods Maintenance of food quality and brand standards Ensuring the maintenance of high hygiene and health and safety standards in line with Aramark requirements and identify any anomalies and incidents Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists Discussing ideas or improvements with line manager Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks. Undertake relevant training as required In addition to the above, Chefs may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc back of house and front of house...

Looking for flexible Front of House and Bar shifts in the Nantwich and surrounding areas? If you have your own transport and love variety then you can be enjoying weekly pay and the freedom to choose when and where you work! Join Jubilee Hospitality’s Front of House Team and pick from a selection of shifts across various locations in areas such as Wrexham, Crewe, Chester and Market Drayton to name but a few! From busy pubs and hotels to events and seasonal venues, there’s something to suit everyone. What you get joining the Jubilee Front of House Team * Flexible shifts to suit you - weekdays, evenings and weekends * Weekly pay from £12.71+ per hour plus holiday pay * Immediate starts available * A variety of venues and environments - no two shifts the same * Ongoing or ad hoc work built around your availability * Extra opportunities for drivers Jubilee Front of House Team: The Role As Front of House staff, including Bar Staff and Waiting Staff, you’ll be the face of the...