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Catering Assistant (DBS Cleared)

Wigan, Greater Manchester

£12.21 - £13.21 per hour + holiday pay, weekly pay, flexible working

Agency Catering Assistant We're looking for reliable Catering Assistants to join our agency and support a variety of schools in and around Wigan, Southport and Manchester. Perfect for those seeking flexible, temporary work with full-time or part-time hours available.Are you looking for temporary or ongoing work that fits around your lifestyle? What's on offer:Hourly pay: £12.21ph basic pay + £1.47ph holiday payWeekly pay - get paid promptly for every shift, so no waiting all month to get paid!Additional perks: pension contributions, immediate start, multiple site optionsKey responsibilities:Assist with food preparation and basic cookingServe meals to pupils Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienicWash up and carry out general kitchen dutiesSupport chefs and catering managers as requiredSectors we work in:Education (primary, secondary, colleges, universities)Care (nursing, residential, luxury retirement villages)Healthcare (hospitals, private hospitals, mental health units)Contract Catering (staff canteens, office work spaces)Requirements:Previous catering assistant or hospitality experience preferred but not essentialFood Hygiene Level 2 certificate and Allergen Awareness training (both within 3 years)Enhanced DBS check registered on the update service (essential for schools and care settings) Reliable, punctual, and team-orientedAbout us:We supply catering assistants and chefs across the UK to a variety of sites. This role is specific to Leeds and Huddersfield. Our candidates enjoy weekly pay, flexible work, and ongoing support throughout their roles.Apply now with your CV26 Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Evening Chef _ Private School _ Mon to Fri _ Term Time only

Chislehurst, London

£30000 - £32000 per annum + Mon to Fri, Term Time, weekends off

Evening Chef - Independent School (Chislehurst area) £30,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Focused (c.39 weeks)We are recruiting an experienced Evening Chef for a highly regarded independent school in the Chislehurst area. This is a quality, food-led role within an in-house catering operation, ideal for a chef who takes pride in fresh cooking, high standards, and delivering well-executed meals in a calm, structured environment.The Role This position sits within the school's internal catering team (not contract catering) and offers genuine autonomy over food quality and execution. You will support the lunch service at the start of your shift before leading the preparation and service of evening meals for the boarding students.Evening numbers are deliberately small (approximately 14 boarders), allowing you to focus on fresh preparation, proper cooking, and consistency rather than volume. Menus are flexible and shaped around the students' preferences, with a broad mix of international influences.Key DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 7:00pmSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annumWorking year: Approximately 39 weeks (term-time focused)Not strictly off all summer due to summer schools, but significantly fewer working weeks than full-year rolesLocation: Chislehurst areaCatering model: Fully in-house Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation and service during lunchtimePreparing, cooking, and presenting fresh evening meals for boarding studentsWorking with fresh ingredients and producing food to a consistently high standardAdhering strictly to allergen management, dietary requirements, and food safety proceduresMaintaining full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standardsManaging mise en place, stock control, and cleanliness for your sectionEngaging with students to understand preferences while maintaining nutritional balance and standardsAbout YouProven experience as a Chef in a fresh-food environmentStrong understanding of allergen controls and dietary complianceComfortable cooking a variety of cuisines and adapting dishes where requiredHigh standards around organisation, cleanliness, and kitchen disciplineApproachable and professional, with confidence working in a school settingWhy Apply?Food-led role with time to cook properlySmall covers in the evenings - quality over quantityNo rigid corporate menus or restrictive specificationsWeekday-only hours and a term-time focused working yearA supportive, well-run school environment and a very strong clientThis is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to step away from high-volume service without stepping away from professional standards or pride in their food.Twentysix Recruitment is an independent Catering & Hospitality specialist agency. Providing nationwide coverage across the UK for all roles within the Catering sector. We approach our client's and candidates' needs from a highly knowledgeable viewpoint, with a thorough understanding of the current marketplace.
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Hospitality & Catering Recruitment for Kent, the UK and the Public Sector

Twentysix Recruitment is a specialist hospitality and catering recruitment agency based in Chatham, Kent. We support employers and candidates across Kent, the South East and the wider UK. From temporary cover to permanent hires, we place chefs, kitchen teams, front of house staff and hospitality managers. We also supply to the public sector and secure environments through a dedicated division, including HM Prison (HMP) catering and wider government contracts. We help businesses and organisations hire reliably, and we help candidates find opportunities that genuinely suit them. Everything we do is shaped by the realities of the industry, with a focus on fit, availability and service standards. For employers, hiring should feel simple. Whether you need urgent shift cover, extra support during busy periods or a long term addition to your team, we take the time to understand the role properly. That means the site, service style, pace, shift pattern and experience level, so the people we put forward can slot in quickly and deliver to your standards. We can support with: ● Temporary and short notice staffing ● Permanent recruitment for key hires ● Contract and ongoing placements to keep staffing levels consistent We recruit across a wide range of hospitality and catering settings, from contract catering and education to care environments, leisure venues and public sector sites. Each site has its own rhythm, standards and culture, so we match with care. We look beyond job titles to understand what success looks like in the role and what you need to feel confident and valued at work. It’s a more considered approach that creates stronger matches for employers and more fulfilling opportunities for candidates. For candidates, we match you with hospitality and catering roles that suit your experience and the way you want to work. Whether you’re after full time stability or flexible shifts, we’ll guide you towards opportunities that feel right. We recruit for: ● Chefs at all levels, including sous chefs and head chefs ● Kitchen porters, catering assistants and kitchen teams ● Waiting staff, bar staff, supervisors and managers Established in 2013, Twentysix Recruitment is known for a personal, multiple touchpoint service and clear communication from first conversation to final placement. For employers, we deliver dependable people who protect standards and keep operations running smoothly. For candidates, we take the time to match you properly and support you throughout the process, so your next move feels confident and considered.

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