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As a Chef, you will work from our Manchester Unit, as an important member of the team and be responsible for the preparation and cooking of delicious in-flight meals as well as supporting with customer presentations as required. Working to tight timelines, you will communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared to exact specifications and quantities and that the work area is kept safe and as clean as possible while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and health and safety at all times. You will actively support the cooking activities on all of our non-airline contracts as well. \n \n Regular roster of 4 on 2 off shift, availability for 0600 - 1400 / 0800 - 1600 / 1000 - 1800, Overtime rate of 1.5, Free onsite parking, complimentary meals and refreshments, free uniform, free life insurance, company sick pay, pension scheme. \n \n What will life as a Chef look like for you: \n\n • £14.90 per hour\n, • Overtime at 1.5 times\n, • 4 on 2 off pattern 0600 -1400 / 0800 – 1600 / 1000 - 1800\n, • Inhouse training and development\n, • Complimentary meals & beverages\n, • Free Uniform\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Paid Holiday\n, • Regular shift patterns\n, • Pension scheme to help you save for your future\n, • Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions\n, • Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral\n, • Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n\n \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • To work in the kitchen area cooking, preparing and assembling food onto plates.\n, • To ensure all items are produced to specification.\n, • To work as part of a team.\n, • To assist with menu development\n, • To maintain awareness of department and possess knowledge of customer products and requirements.\n, • To ensure quality of products is safeguarded at all times to make for a safe and hygienic workplace.\n, • To work in the back rooms when required.\n, • To assist in meeting Production targets as set by Line Managers.\n, • Follows recipes; prepares and cook products to specification\n, • Carry out yield testing\n, • Assemble meals to specification\n\n \n Qualifications and Experience: \n Education: \n\n • Educated to GSE or ‘O’ levels;\n, • Basic Food hygiene training/certification is desirable\n, • A recognised City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level 2 for a Chef is desirable\n\n \n Work Experience: \n\n • Significant experience of volume cooking in a hotel/restaurant/airline environment while working to tight deadlines.\n\n \n Skills & Knowledge: \n\n • Good verbal and written communication skills in English\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Ability to work as part of a team.\n, • Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment using own initiative\n, • Basic computer skills\n, • Ability to work to tight deadlines\n, • Accurate/detailed focused\n\n \n About the company: \n Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

Job Vacancy: Chef de Partie & Above (ASAP Start!) 🍸 *This is working for a hospitality staffing agency* We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Chefs to join our team for a variety of upcoming events. Immediate start available! 📍 Location: Manchester & Liverpool 💷 Pay Rate: From £16.50/hour plus holidays 📅 Start Date: ASAP 🕒 Shifts: Flexible hours, Casual work What You'll Do: - prepare and cook high-quality dishes to specification - manage your own section and maintain excellent food standards - support the Sous Chef and Head Chef during busy service - ensure food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed at all times - help train and support junior kitchen staff where required You Should Have: Previous experience as a CDP or above Experience in high-volume catering, hotels, restaurants or event venues A friendly and positive attitude The ability to work under pressure Reliability and good timekeeping Good team player Why Join Us? Competitive hourly pay starting from £16.50 + holidays Fun and dynamic event atmosphere Opportunities for ongoing work We're hiring immediately, so don't wait! You'll be representing both Interaction Recruitment and our Clients to ensure that all guests experience the best standards of customer experience, whilst having the opportunity to enjoy these events yourself. We book everything through our App, so whenever you're ready to work, you just log on and pick whichever shifts you like! Interaction Recruitment are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. INDMC

Partnership Development Chef Leeds / Manchester / Midlands Impact Food Group At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly learning, evolving, and improving — every way, every day. We one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. Guided by our values, integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. The Role The Partnership Development Chef plays a key role in protecting and strengthening IFG's partnerships by enhancing the student dining experience, raising food quality and championing brand standards across our schools. Working closely with Operations teams, this role brings innovation, culinary expertise and energy to schools approaching key contract milestones, ensuring every client experiences the very best of IFG. Primarily supporting schools across the North of England, the successful candidate will ideally be based within the Midlands, Manchester or Leeds corridor. What you’ll be Doing Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional culinary support across schools identified as retention priorities. Lead student engagement initiatives including tasting events, theme days and food demonstrations in priority schools. Carry out a simple audit at schools visited, relaying the findings to the Operations Manager and Director of Business Development. Coach and mentor catering teams to improve presentation, service standards and customer experience. Support Regional Operations teams with mobilisation, contract extensions and tender preparations. Drive Brand Standards through regular site visits, audits and practical coaching. Attend retention presentations with the teams you have been supporting. Work alongside Marketing to develop engaging food content, photography and promotional campaigns where required. Act as a culinary ambassador for IFG at conferences, client presentations and operational meetings. What Success Looks Like Improved student participation and satisfaction. Stronger client confidence in IFG's food offer. Consistent Brand Standards across supported schools. Increased engagement, and ultimately, contract retention. High-quality food innovation shared across the business. What’s in It for You? The opportunity to build a career you can be proud of in a growing business. Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Pension scheme and other great company benefits Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers #Join Our Team #makeanimpact If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements

Chef Needed - Stretford At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Chef to work with a leading airline catering provider in Stretford. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality in-flight meals while ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. Shift patterns: All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. • Regular roster of 4 on 2 off shift, • Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 08:00-16:00, and 10:00-18:00 Pay xrnqpay rates: • 14.90 GBP hourly, • Ov Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Recruiting a Driving Chef de Partie to work events and stadia catering across the Northwest. Chef de Partie experience, confident under high-volume service pressure.

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to progres. Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced contract catering environment? Do you enjoy leading a team, delivering great food, and maintaining high standards?. We're looking for a

Temporary Chefs – all levels from Chef de Partie to Catering Manager.Catermatch Solutions are currently recruiting experienced, reliable Chefs for various clients in and around Manchester and Cheshire.Currently recruiting for Hotels, Restaurants, Gastro pubs and contract catering venues.You will b

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume catering, hospitality or food production environment. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our busy catering kitchen, producing exceptional meals for some of the worlds leading airlines.

Catering UK are actively seeking Chef De Partie to join our already successful and vibrant team at Manchester airport. As a Chef De Partie you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time in line with various scheduling requirements.

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or contract catering. Chef de Partie - Hospitality Manchester. We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our hospitality team in Manchester.

At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Chef to work with a leading airline catering provider in Stretford. Essential requirements for Chef Needed:. Desirable requirements for Chef Needed:.

The Oriental Speciality Chef is responsible for managing a designated kitchen station within the flight catering operation. The Oriental Speciality Chef ensures that all food production within their section meets stringent hygiene, safety, and airline quality standards.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our busy catering kitchen, producing exceptional meals for some of the worlds leading airlines.

Temporary Chefs – all levels from Chef de Partie to Catering Manager.

Partnership Development Chef Leeds / Manchester / Midlands Impact Food Group At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly learning, evolving, and improving — every way, every day. We one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. Guided by our values, integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. The Role The Partnership Development Chef plays a key role in protecting and strengthening IFG's partnerships by enhancing the student dining experience, raising food quality and championing brand standards across our schools. Working closely with Operations teams, this role brings innovation, culinary expertise and energy to schools approaching key contract milestones, ensuring every client experiences the very best of IFG. Primarily supporting schools across the North of England, the successful candidate will ideally be based within the Midlands, Manchester or Leeds corridor. What you’ll be Doing Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional culinary support across schools identified as retention priorities. Lead student engagement initiatives including tasting events, theme days and food demonstrations in priority schools. Carry out a simple audit at schools visited, relaying the findings to the Operations Manager and Director of Business Development. Coach and mentor catering teams to improve presentation, service standards and customer experience. Support Regional Operations teams with mobilisation, contract extensions and tender preparations. Drive Brand Standards through regular site visits, audits and practical coaching. Attend retention presentations with the teams you have been supporting. Work alongside Marketing to develop engaging food content, photography and promotional campaigns where required. Act as a culinary ambassador for IFG at conferences, client presentations and operational meetings. What Success Looks Like Improved student participation and satisfaction. Stronger client confidence in IFG's food offer. Consistent Brand Standards across supported schools. Increased engagement, and ultimately, contract retention. High-quality food innovation shared across the business. What’s in It for You? The opportunity to build a career you can be proud of in a growing business. Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Pension scheme and other great company benefits Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers #Join Our Team #makeanimpact If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements

All Chef Levels Flexible Matchday & Event Shifts | Manchester Location: Manchester Roles: Chef de Partie, Sous Chef & Head Chef Pay: £19.21 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) (£17.14 base + £2.07 holiday pay) Work at One of Manchester's Leading Stadium Venues Off to Work is currently recruiting chefs to support hospitality and catering operations at a major stadium venue in Manchester. We are looking for experienced chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering high-quality food and service. Most shifts are scheduled around weekend matchdays , with occasional weekday fixtures and events throughout the season. Whether you're looking for extra work alongside your current role or regular flexible shifts, we'd love to hear from you. What We Offer £19.21 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Weekly pay (paid two weeks in arrears) Flexible scheduling to suit your availability Exciting matchday and event opportunities Easy online booking through our shift platform Free accredited training courses £50 referral bonus for every chef you refer Panache Points reward and recognition programme Ongoing support from our dedicated team What You'll Be Doing Preparing and serving high-quality food in busy hospitality environments Supporting kitchen teams during matchdays and large-scale events Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards Delivering consistent food quality and presentation Working efficiently as part of a professional kitchen brigade What We're Looking For Previous experience in a professional kitchen Chef de Partie level or above Passion for food and hospitality Reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Food Safety Level 2 preferred (training can be provided if required) Join Our Team Be part of the team delivering exceptional hospitality at one of Manchester's most exciting stadium venues. Enjoy flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work at major sporting and hospitality events throughout the year. Apply Now Join Off to Work today and secure your place for upcoming matchday and event shifts, with plenty of opportunities available throughout the season. This is a casual, flexible position. TPBN1_UKCT

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Stockport as a Kitchen Assistant! We're now looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Stockport? Opportunities for progression Close to transport links Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Kitchen Assistant: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant: By supporting the chef in preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children. Through catering for allergies and special dietary needs, ensuring all food is safe and suitable. By keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, following hygiene and safety standards. What a Kitchen Assistant needs: Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment. A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable. Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Stockport. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

Chefs & Cooks Blue Arrow is recruiting talented and reliable Chefs to support school kitchens across Greater Manchester & Lancashire, including Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Preston, Darwen, Blackburn. Whether you're looking for term-time work, regular weekly shifts, extra income, or a better work-life balance, we have opportunities available now in nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, academies, Colleges and Universities and educational settings throughout the region. Your Role - As a School Chef, you will: Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff Ensure high standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and food safety Manage stock levels, food storage, and kitchen organisation Work effectively as part of a busy catering team Maintain excellent standards of food presentation and service Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school kitchen Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and school catering requirementsWhat We're Looking For - Previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen environment Experience working in schools, care homes, contract catering, or volume catering is advantageous We have roles available from Cook, to Head Chef and Kitchen Managers. An enhanced DBS check is advantageous; however, we can support suitable candidates with obtaining one where required Reliable, professional, and able to work independently Strong communication and teamwork skillsApply Today - If you're an experienced Chef looking for flexible, rewarding work in schools across Greater Manchester & Lancashire we'd love to hear from you. Join Blue Arrow today and enjoy competitive pay, daytime hours, and opportunities that fit around your lifestyle. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Chefs & Cooks Blue Arrow is recruiting talented and reliable Chefs to support school kitchens across Greater Manchester & Lancashire , including Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Preston, Darwen, Blackburn. Whether you're looking for term-time work, regular weekly shifts, extra income, or a better work-life balance, we have opportunities available now in nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, academies, Colleges and Universities and educational settings throughout the region. Your Role - As a School Chef, you will: Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff Ensure high standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and food safety Manage stock levels, food storage, and kitchen organisation Work effectively as part of a busy catering team Maintain excellent standards of food presentation and service Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school kitchen Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and school catering requirements What We're Looking For - Previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen environment Experience working in schools, care homes, contract catering, or volume catering is advantageous We have roles available from Cook, to Head Chef and Kitchen Managers. An enhanced DBS check is advantageous; however, we can support suitable candidates with obtaining one where required Reliable, professional, and able to work independently Strong communication and teamwork skills Apply Today - If you're an experienced Chef looking for flexible, rewarding work in schools across Greater Manchester & Lancashire we'd love to hear from you. Join Blue Arrow today and enjoy competitive pay, daytime hours, and opportunities that fit around your lifestyle. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKCT

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team in Leeds. Salary: £37,500 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 6:30-15:00, 40 hours per week Location: LS10 1AB Key Responsibilities: Lead the kitchen during high-volume service, managing up to 800 covers at peak periods, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and presentation of high-end plated dishes, including the daily main course offer. Deliver a high-quality, budget-controlled menu with a focus on premium plated meals and a consistent "dish of the day" that meets both client expectations and commercial targets. Oversee production for the 24-hour micro market and ensure it is fully stocked before close, alongside preparing hot locker pre-order meals for 6pm collection, maintaining freshness, availability, and presentation. Manage, train, and support kitchen staff, ensuring strong performance, food safety compliance, and efficient service during peak periods. Drive culinary innovation and sales growth by delivering exceptional food standards, pushing boundaries, and leading from the front-collaborating closely with the team to showcase and maximise the use of seasonal and client-led products Requirement: Strong background in high-end restaurants and/or high-quality contract catering What's in it for you? Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers TPBN1_UKCT

Are you an experienced chef looking for a fully flexible role or searching for a work life balance?? We are looking for experienced chefs to cover relief placements across Manchester and Greater Manchester. We serve a diverse customer base operating in various environments from sporting events and gastropubs to fine dining hotels, restaurants and event catering. We have opportunities for full time placements or simply pick up extra shifts on your free days to earn extra cash! We believe that skilled chefs should have the control over their own careers and maximise their earning potential at the times that work for them. Commutable from Manchester City Centre, Stockport, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Prestbury, Leigh, Bolton, Oldham Benefits of working with Bookachef Set your own hourly rate Get paid for all the hours you work You dictate when youre available to work Work as many or as few shifts as you choose PAYE or Ltd Company engagements available Develop your experience in different venues You decide how far you travel You pay us no fees at all Holiday Pay entitlement We have placements for agency chefs across Manchester covering head chef, senior sous chef, sous chef, chef de partie and commis chef. Ideal Candidate We are looking for experienced and reliable chefs that take pride in their work, integrate seamlessly into a kitchen team and are keen to help us to grow our business by delivering a fantastic service to our customers. Our Agency chefs must: Have excellent time keeping and enthusiasm on every placement The ability and willingness to support our customers in all areas of the kitchen Excellent working knowledge of the highest standards of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene legislation Ensure that the Bookachef Code of Conduct for chefs is adhered to at all times Minimum 2 years experience working in a fast past commercial environment Communicate effectively with all venue staff Have a copy of their Food Hygiene Certificate (At least Level 2) If you would like any more information, please get in touch today on 0161 9713075, were happy to help! For further information about this position and many more please contact us or apply now. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKCT

About the Role We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre. This role is primarily focused on delivering high-quality food for our busy conference and events business, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellent presentation at all times. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen, working closely with senior chefs to deliver exceptional dining experiences for a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard Take responsibility for different sections within the kitchen Be able to work alone and be efficient with your time Support the delivery of conference and banqueting services Ensure all food is prepared in line with health, safety, and hygiene standards Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams Maintain a clean and organised working environment About You Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Commis Chef ready to step up Experience in conference, banqueting, or high-volume catering is highly desirable A passion for food and attention to detail Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong organisational and teamwork skills Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer Competitive salary of £27,447.24 per annum Full-time, stable hours (40 hours per week) Opportunity to work within a dynamic conference and events environment Career development and progression opportunities Supportive and professional team culture How to Apply If you are a dedicated chef looking to develop your career in a vibrant and professional environment, we would love to hear from you. Interviews will begin from 10th August early applications are encouraged. TPBN1_UKCT

Chef de Partie - Staff Dining Manchester We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our busy staff dining operation in Manchester, serving up to 600 covers each day. You'll play a key role in preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-presented meals while ensuring every service runs smoothly and efficiently. Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll take ownership of your section, maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and hygiene standards in a high-volume environment. What you'll be doing Managing your designated kitchen section during busy breakfast and lunch services. Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for up to 600 customers each day. Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently to company standards. Supporting menu delivery, stock rotation, and food waste reduction initiatives. Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management. Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service during peak periods. Supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping to maintain a positive and organised kitchen. About you Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within contract catering, staff dining, education, healthcare, or high-volume hospitality. Confident cooking fresh food in a busy, high-volume kitchen. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management. Excellent organisation and time management skills. A positive, flexible attitude and a passion for delivering consistently great food. A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing quality meals every day. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact in a busy, professional kitchen while enjoying excellent work-life balance and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com/2107/45179001/52821778/SU #RA Group Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! h! TPBN1_UKCT

A fantastic Events Junior Sous Chef job in Manchester, paying a salary package around £37k+ has recently become available. This role has excellent company perks and a team that would be a pleasure to work with. This is an exciting and varied role where roughly half of your time will be spent working in the banqueting team catering for meetings and events. The other half of your time will be spent supporting the team in an al le carte Restaurant. Whether your experience is Banqueting, or more for Restaurant service - the Head Chef is more than happy to train you on the missing experience. Ultimately the two requirements of this role are simple: a great personality and generally able to cook high quality food, wherever the setting or environment. Events Junior Sous Chef job in Manchester, Highlights: Full time, permanent position. Salary package around £37-£38k with tronc guaranteed. 45 hours per week with paid breaks. Straight shifts only - no split shifts. Excellent work life balance with rotations of days and evening shifts, including great amount of weekend time off! Enhanced holiday allowance. FREE Cinema tickets, Gym membership and other great perks. Events Junior Sous Chef job in Manchester, Ideal Candidate: A reliable Chef with sound CDP level experience. Experience of working with fresh food in a busy kitchen. Able to work a variety of early and late shifts. If you are interested in this Events Junior Sous Chef job in Manchester, please apply today. TPBN1_UKCT

Chef / Cook - £17.00 - £20.00 per hour, enhanced DBS required. Chefs and Cooks required for various clients in and around Cheshire and Liverpool. Chefs/Cooks required for various Schools, Nurseries, Residential Homes, Garden Centres and Contract Catering Units in and around Cheshire, Macclesfield and Manchester. Roles vary from large school canteens, private nursing homes, nurseries through to intimate garden centre cafes. You will be expected to work on various sections of the kitchen and help to ensure the high standards and procedures already set in place are kept and met. Excellent hours with no evenings! Clints range from small, intimate sites working on your own to larger care homes working in a team of 2/3. Candidates must have a DBS certificate - enhanced ideally. Hours to suit with no evenings! BENEFITS Hourly paid Flexible working hours Weekly pay Pension contribution Health & medical advice, services & support Discounted Gym membership 24/7 GP helpline Health Info Database 1000's of money saving offers - retail, travel, leisure, restaurants & going out Over 5,000 retail outlets QUALIFYING CANDIDATES In accordance and compliance with the "Asylum and Immigration Act 1996" all applicants applying for the above position will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, at this point in time we are unable to accept applications from anyone not living in the U.K. E-mail your CV now for this position and many more exciting opportunities TPBN1_UKCT

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team. Salary: £40,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7:00-15:30, 40 hours per week Location: LS10 1AB Key Responsibilities: Lead the launch of a high-end contract catering site, building and shaping the kitchen team ahead of opening (Aug 2026). Recruit, manage and develop a team of 4, creating a strong team culture and consistent standards. Deliver a premium food offer across breakfast, lunch, deli bar and hospitality, ensuring quality and consistency at all times. Drive a creative and commercially strong menu, including a daily street food offer alongside a comfort-led core menu. Manage a tight cost base, controlling food spend, labour and wastage to meet budget targets. Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, compliance and kitchen operations. Adapt menus and service to meet client expectations while maintaining innovation and high-end presentation. Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. TPBN1_UKCT

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £28,664 per annum, depending on experience Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:30 to 15:00 Please note this site does not have a car park, a pay and display car park is located next to the site. Train and bus routes available. We're looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a hands-on leader who's as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. As the heartbeat of the site, you'll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You'll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it's your own. Services: breakfast, lunch, hospitality, coffee shop and retail. What You'll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house including event planning for hospitality bookings. Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you'll bring to the table: Proven experience as a Chef Manager with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy. A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships. Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Ideally has experience overseeing coffee shop and retail outlets. Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team. Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love. Personality behind every plate Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero. Job Reference: com/0705/99887001/52474197/SU #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Within the position of Chef Manager, you will be working as part of the workplace experience team, curating a workplace environment that increases well-being, productivity and enhances company culture that our end users want to a part of.

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