20 agency chef jobs found

Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work within the care sector? We are seeking reliable and compassionate Agency Chefs to support care homes by providing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. About the Role As an Agency Chef, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet residents' dietary requirements, including specialist diets and modified-texture meals. You will work efficiently within a kitchen team while ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations. We have opportunities across the North West, including Manchester, Altrincham, Wigan, Rochdale, Liverpool, Chester and Stockport. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook nutritious, appetising meals for care home residents. * Cater for a range of dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences. * Follow IDDSI guidelines and prepare dysphagia-friendly meals where...

Job title: Chef - Henley on Thames Location: Henley Contract type: Temporary Starting on: ASAP Rate of pay: £15,50 to £21,00 Blue Arrow is looking for DBS Chefs to work in temporary and ongoing assignments in Reading area. Working various shifts between 06.30am and 08:30pm. Days of work will be Monday to Sunday. Benefits: Hourly pay and paid weekly. Diversity and job satisfaction. Try out various roles before taking your next permanent position. Park on site. Pay Progression. Duties include: Food prep, production and delivery - large volume. Delegating to catering assistants / kitchen porters as required. Communicating with the team to ensure smoothness of service. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen. Meeting all on site health and safety requirements. Stock control. You will be: Professional, punctual, and reliable. Experienced for at least one year in a similar role. Contactable by mobile and email. In possession or able to...

Job title: Agency Chef Location: Reading Contract type: Temp Starting on: July 2026 Rate of pay: Mon- Fri £15.00 to £22.00 + Holiday pay per hour Weekends £15.00 to £32.00 per hour + Holiday pay per hour Are you wanting to choose the hours you work and be paid for every hour you work? Do you enjoy working in a variety of different kitchens gaining experience in all sectors of our industry? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you. The role: You will be working for one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies providing chefs cover to a variety of catering and hospitality business. Our clients are: Hotels, Golf clubs, Sporting Venues, Private clubs, Garden centres, Retirement villages, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Pubs, and Restaurants along with many other catering and hospitality venues. As a chef, you will work in different venues providing vital cover to ensure that our clients can provide a great food offer to their customers. Benefits: ·...

Agency Chef - High End Contract Catering - £18 per hour - Plenty of Hours Available Monday to Friday Role: Agency Pastry Chef Location: Wembley, London Rate of pay: £18 per hour Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a high-end contract catering company near Wembley in London and they are in need of Agency Chef's to assist them. What's in it for you? Plenty of hours Monday to Friday Large and varied client base to choose from. Weekly pay (paid each Friday). Temp to Perm option with many of our clients. Referral Scheme up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment.What's involved? As an agency chef, this will be your opportunity to work with a highly skilled team catering for VIP events across London and some of the UK. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss the agency chef work we have that suits you in London. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend"...

Care Home Chef Norwich | £17.50 per hour Platinum Employment are looking for Care Home Chefs in the Norwich area to support a care home on a temp basis. If you're looking for ad-hoc temporary work in Norwich that offers great benefits and a supportive agency, we want to hear from you! What's in it for you as a Care Home Chef? Paid reliably every Friday. Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your assignments. Peace of mind with our out-of-hours support team available whenever you need us. Support with your Enhanced DBS certificate updates. The choice to work locally in Norwich or explore opportunities across the UK. Regular work with alternate weekends required.As a care home Chef you will be: Bring your valuable experience from a care home or other professional kitchen environment. Contributing to a positive and efficient kitchen team. Plan and prepare appealing, nutritious meals that meet individual residents needs and preferences, including dietary...

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced chefs of all levels to support a wide range of client sites across London. We have ongoing temporary and long-term assignments within easy commuting distance of Central London, including North, North West, East, West and Central London locations. Our clients operate across a variety of sectors including: Business & Industry Corporate Offices Contract Catering Conference & Event Venues Hospitality & Commercial Catering Whether you're looking for flexible shifts to suit your schedule, we have regular opportunities available. Essential Requirements Minimum 2-3 years' professional chef experience Experience working in high-volume or contract catering environments Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum) Food Allergens Certificate (preferred) Full chef uniform including: Chef whites Safety shoes (mandatory) Knives An Enhanced DBS is advantageous but not essential, as some assignments may require one....

Supply Catering Manager - The Wirral - September Start Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Catering Manager for a long-term cover opportunity at a secondary education provider located in The Wirral. Salary: £160 - £180 per day (Dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Cover (Term-time only) Start Date: September 2026 Are you a passionate culinary leader looking to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of young people? We are looking for an organized Catering Manager to oversee the effective daily operation of a busy kitchen and dining environment on The Wirral. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent standards of food safety and quality. Role Overview Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operation of the catering service, leading, motivating, and managing a diverse kitchen team. Quality & Nutrition: Supervise the...

We are looking for talented chefs to join our team, working in a variety of roles. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to work in various Conference Centres across Surrey. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the flexibility of temporary work around Surrey. Pay: Between £16.50 and £18.50 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution . Responsibilities: . Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard. . Ensure food is cooked and presented according to health and safety regulations. . Maintain a clean and organised kitchen. . Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times. Requirements: . Proven experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen. . Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. . Strong teamwork and communication skills. . Passion for food and...

We are looking for talented chefs to join our team, working in a variety of roles. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to work in various Conference Centres across Surrey. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the flexibility of temporary work around Surrey. Pay: Between £16.50 and £18.50 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution . Responsibilities: . Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard. . Ensure food is cooked and presented according to health and safety regulations. . Maintain a clean and organised kitchen. . Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times. Requirements: . Proven experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen. . Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. . Strong teamwork and communication skills. . Passion for food and...

Sous Chef / Senior Chef (Temporary – Initial 3-Month Contract) Are you passionate about food and ready to lead a busy kitchen team delivering exceptional catering for a wide range of events? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join a prestigious events and hospitality venue. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding food and service across weddings, conferences, corporate functions, banquets and community events. Working closely with the Head Chef, venue management and event organisers, you will help drive the continued success of the catering operation while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, food safety and customer service. About the Role: This is an initial 3-month temporary position, with the potential to be extended. Start Date: 13th July 2026 Hours: 35 hours per week Pay: £16.50 per hour Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provided, including Chef's Jacket, Trousers, Apron and HatKey...

Lecturer in Catering Location: Rotherham Salary: £29,455 to £33,487 (depending on experience and qualifications) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Duration: Permanent Our client is seeking an experienced Professional Chef with strong Front-of-House knowledge to join their Catering & Hospitality team. This role combines teaching excellence with commercial innovation, supporting the college’s training restaurant and events service. Responsibilities: * Deliver engaging, practical and theoretical sessions in professional cookery * Mentor students and support progress towards qualifications and employability * Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for curriculum and commercial events * Collaborate with FOH Lecturer to ensure seamless restaurant and event operations * Promote customer service awareness within kitchen training Candidate Requirements: * Proven experience as a Professional Chef in a commercial hospitality environment * Strong...

Safety Manager Weapons Systems Role Overview Security Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance Required (UK National Only) Position: Weapons System Safety Manager Location: Bristol area (Regular onsite attendance required, approx. 2-3 days per week) Duration: Through to 31/03/2027 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: £600 - £650 per day Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Safety Documentation & Upkeep: Conduct annual reviews and upkeep of System Environmental and Safety Case Reports and associated Safety Management Plans. Advisory Support: Provide pragmatic safety advice to the Chief Engineer for short-term operational requirement changes and draft risk transfer communications. Variant Integration: Update individual safety cases to introduce new system variants, managing safety submissions and supporting wider platform safety integration activities. Storage Safety Submissions: Draft letter-based safety submissions to enable replenishment purchases to be safely stored at defense...

Contract Mechanical Engineer X6 Location: Bristol & Hybrid Working Contract: Inside IR35 Term 12 months Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join one of the UK's most significant land defence programmes. I have 6 vacancies for this role. Working within the Integrate Team, you'll play a key role in resolving complex engineering issues across the programme, ensuring successful integration between multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile MOD project The Role You'll provide engineering expertise across the programme, working collaboratively with Project Leads, Chief Engineers and specialist engineering teams to identify, investigate and resolve technical challenges. This position will suit someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, influencing technical decisions and working across large-scale...

Prospero Teaching are looking for ECT (Newly qualified) Primary Teachers to work in local schools in Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026 or sooner. We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover. CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Various across Clacton and surrounding areas Position - ECT Primary Teacher Type of work - Supply teaching or long-term Start date - ASAP Duration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookings Contract type - Temporary Full time/part-time - Both Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent Previous experience...

Prospero Teaching are looking for ECT (Newly qualified) Primary Teachers to work in local schools in Ipswich and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026 or sooner. We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover. CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Various across Ipswich and surrounding areas Position - ECT Primary Teacher Type of work - Supply teaching or long-term Start date - ASAP Duration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookings Contract type - Temporary Full time/part-time - Both Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent Previous experience working...

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (1:1) to work at a primary school in Ipswich starting from September 2026. The successful candidate will be closely supporting a child with special educational needs. * Location - Ipswich, Suffolk * Position - Learning Support Assistant * Contract or position start date - September 2026 * Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing booking * Contract type - Long-Term * Full time/part time -Full-Time * Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £90 per day * Hours - 8:30am- 3:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS * Previous TA experience * GCSE English and Maths grade 'C' TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: * Hold Right to Work in the UK * Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application * Provide two professional child-related references OTHER If you would like to be...

A Reputable Housing Provider is seeking an experienced and highly organised Democratic Services Officer (fully site based) to provide professional policy and administrative support to Cabinet Members and senior leadership. This role is critical in supporting Cabinet Members to effectively deliver their portfolio responsibilities and organisational priorities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments, ensuring executive decision-making processes are supported through high-quality research, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring Cabinet Members are fully supported through proactive planning, structured communications, and effective casework and diary management. Department: Corporate Services Location: London  Rate: £21.80 – £22.80 PAYE Key Responsibilities Cabinet and Executive Support Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members, enabling effective delivery of...

Executive Assistant to Group Chief Communications Officer Location: London, UK (Remote) at times having to travel into West London Rate: £32-£39 per hour Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Working Pattern: Flexible, aligned to international travel and global time zones Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to their Group Chief Communications Officer (CCO). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a senior executive operating across international communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic business initiatives. This is a high-profile role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the CCO, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple markets and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Executive Support &...

We are seeking an exceptional Interim Associate Director of HR Operations to join a large, complex NHS organisation during a significant period of transformation.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can provide strategic and operational leadership across a workforce of approximately 12,000 employees. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief People Officer, you will lead critical People Services functions including Employee Relations, Resourcing, Medical Staffing, Temporary Workforce, Occupational Health, Wellbeing, and Psychological Support Services. You will play a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategy, improving employee experience, supporting organisational change, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, responsive and efficient HR services. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across HR Operations and Wellbeing services. Lead the delivery of workforce priorities, ensuring performance against key people and...

Payroll and Office Manager Full Time, 16 month Fixed Term Contract £Attractive Salary We are looking for a Payroll and Office Manager to join our clients team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll lead a small but mighty team comprising four people. THE ROLE Your responsibilities as a Payroll and Office Manager will include: * Oversee daily financial operations, managing payroll, expenses, and pensions * Handle HMRC reports and submissions * Supervise petty cash and expense payments * Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the Management Accountant THE CANDIDATE The ideal Payroll and Office Manager will be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experience: * Proven experience in managing and developing a team * Ideally, a level 5 Payroll Management Certificate or significant experience * A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) * Advanced Excel and Sage skills * Excellent attention to detail and strong...