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  • Enhanced DBS Chef Required - London
    Enhanced DBS Chef Required - London
    3 days ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    City of London, London

    £16.00 - £18.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced Chef with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London? We are currently recruiting reliable and passionate Chefs to support a range of clients within the education and healthcare sectors, including: • Primary & Secondary Schools, • Colleges & Universities, • Care Homes & Retirement Villages, • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities, • SEN Schools, • Nurseries, • Supported Living & Community Care Settings With regular shifts available across London, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing temporary work while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. The Role As a Temporary Chef, you will be responsible for: • Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, patients, students, and staff, • Catering for a variety of dietary, allergen, and nutritional requirements, • Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards, • Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and HACCP procedures, • Supporting kitchen teams during busy service periods, • Maintaining clean, safe, and organised kitchen environments What We're Looking For • Previous experience working as a Chef in schools, care homes, hospitals, contract catering, or commercial kitchens, • A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential), • Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations, • Knowledge of allergen management and special dietary requirements, • Excellent reliability and professionalism, • Ability to work independently and adapt to different kitchen environments What's On Offer? • Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £18.00 per hour, • Weekly pay, • Flexible shifts to suit your availability, • Monday to Friday opportunities available, • Ongoing temporary assignments, • Immediate starts, • Opportunities with reputable education and healthcare providers, • Friendly and supportive recruitment team If you're an experienced Chef with a current Enhanced DBS and are looking for rewarding work helping to deliver quality meals within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for a skilled and organised Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the kitchen, helping manage daily service, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, supporting junior team members and ensuring efficient preparation and execution across all areas of production. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, • Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, • Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management, • Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation, • Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants, • Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times, • Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning, • Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives, • Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence Requirements: • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie, • Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations, • Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution, • Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude Desirable: • Experience in high-volume workplace catering, contract catering or events, • Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and dietary requirements, • Food safety certification 9 hours shifts between 6am - 7pm The offered salary is £42.5k per year for a 45-hour work week.

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    7 days ago
    £14.2–£14.24 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Provide person-centred support to enable the client to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible in her own home. Support includes: • Assist with personal care, washing and bathing as required, while maintaining dignity and privacy., • Support the client with dressing and getting ready for the day., • Support and encourage safe mobility around the home., • Encourage the client to maintain independence and complete tasks she is able to do safely herself., • Prepare breakfast, light meals, snacks and drinks according to the client's preferences., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake and report any concerns., • Provide support with toileting and continence needs where required, maintaining dignity and good hygiene., • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support., • Encourage the client to follow mobility/physiotherapy exercises already recommended by relevant professionals, where these form part of her agreed care plan., • Observe for changes in mobility, pain, skin condition, bowel pattern, appetite, hydration or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly., • Maintain a safe environment and reduce falls risks, particularly when the client is mobilising., • Record all care and relevant observations accurately after each visit., • Report any deterioration, incidents or concerns in accordance with OPCS escalation procedures. Skills Required • Personal care and dignity, • Bathing and washing support, • Continence and toileting support, • Safe mobility assistance, • Moving and handling awareness, • Falls prevention and risk awareness, • Meal and drink preparation, • Nutrition and hydration monitoring, • Observation and escalation of changes in condition, • Skin integrity awareness, • Supporting an older person with reduced mobility, • Promoting independence, • Person-centred communication, • Companionship and reassurance, • Accurate care documentation, • Infection prevention and control, • Medication awareness and safe working within the care plan, • Ability to recognise when concerns require escalation to family, manager or healthcare professionals Equipment / Aids Equipment currently identified or requiring confirmation: • Walking/mobility aid used by the client, • Stair support/handrails within the home, • Appropriate footwear for safe mobility, • PPE for personal care as required Important The successful applicant must: • Live in or very close to Sydenham (SE26) or be able to travel reliably to the area for scheduled calls., • Be available for morning, lunchtime and evening visits, including weekends., • Be reliable and able to commit consistently to agreed visits., • Have experience providing personal care, including washing, bathing and dressing., • Be confident supporting a person with reduced mobility and promoting safe movement around the home., • Understand how to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily., • Be able to prepare simple, nutritious meals and drinks and confidently encourage good nutrition and hydration., • Be comfortable providing medication prompts/support in accordance with the client's care plan and medication records., • Be able to observe and accurately record food and fluid intake and report concerns appropriately., • Have good communication and observation skills and recognise changes in a client's wellbeing that require escalation., • Understand dignity, privacy, choice and person-centred care., • Have good written and spoken English for communication and accurate care records., • Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, moving and handling and medication procedures., • Complete required care records accurately and promptly after each visit., • Be willing to complete OPCS recruitment, training and competency requirements before working independently. Desirable • Previous domiciliary/home-care experience., • Experience supporting older adults with reduced mobility., • Experience supporting clients with nutrition and hydration needs., • Relevant care qualifications or training., • Driver with access to a vehicle, although applicants who live locally and can reliably attend all required visits will also be considered.

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  • Supervisor / Barista / Juicer
    Supervisor / Barista / Juicer
    19 days ago
    £13.5–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    Millwall, Tower Hamlets

    SUPERVISOR / BARISTA / JUICER - SUPERSHAKES (EAST LONDON & CANARY WHARF) Full-time & Part-time | Immediate Start | Growth Opportunities This isn't just a cafe job. It's a lifestyle. At Supershakes, we're redefining what a cafe can be. We're a high-end superfood cafe brand built around performance, nutrition, community, and seriously good coffee. With thriving locations in Canary Wharf and London City Island - and more on the way - we're growing fast and looking for passionate people to grow with us. We're also the team behind The Espresso Room - one of London's original specialty coffee pioneers, established in 2009 - so exceptional coffee is at the heart of everything we do, right alongside our fresh juices, superfood shakes, and acai bowls. ☕🥤 THE ROLE: SUPERVISOR / BARISTA / JUICER We're looking for a standout all-rounder who brings energy, leadership, and craft to every part of the bar. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves great coffee AND great nutrition - someone equally at home dialling in espresso, blending the perfect shake, and building a beautiful acai bowl. You'll master the full Supershakes menu - specialty coffee, cold-pressed juices, superfood shakes, smoothies, and acai bowls - and you'll lead shifts as a supervisor, keeping service smooth, standards high, and the team motivated. You'll lead from the front - delivering an experience that keeps people coming back, every single day. 🌱 WHAT YOU'LL BE PART OF • A young, ambitious brand built around health, fitness, and nutrition, • A community-driven culture - think run clubs, fitness events, and brand collaborations, • Recent collabs include shake-out runs, recovery shakes, and wellness events with leading fitness brands, • A workplace where your passion for coffee, nutrition, and lifestyle actually matters 🚀 WHAT YOU'LL DO • Make exceptional specialty coffee - dial-ins, extraction, milk texturing, and workflow, • Prepare the full Supershakes menu - fresh juices, superfood shakes, smoothies, and acai bowls - to a consistently high standard, • Lead shifts as a supervisor - opening and closing, running service, and keeping the team organised and energised, • Train and support baristas and juicers to deliver quality and consistency across the menu, • Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards across the bar, • Support store management with stock, prep, and smooth day-to-day operations, • Bring positive energy and create a welcoming, motivating environment for the team and our customers, • Help shape the Supershakes experience as we scale 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Specialty coffee experience (dialling in, milk texturing, latte art a bonus), • Experience making juices, smoothies, shakes, or acai bowls - or a genuine willingness to learn fast (full training provided), • Supervisory or shift-leading experience, or the confidence and maturity to step up into it, • A passion for health, fitness, and community culture, • Positive attitude, high standards, and attention to detail, • Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, team-driven environment 💥 WHAT YOU'LL GET • Competitive pay + progression opportunities as we expand, • Full training across specialty coffee, juicing, and the complete Supershakes menu, • A clear career pathway into assistant manager and senior leadership roles, • Free shakes, juices, and coffee on shift - fuel your day the Supershakes way, • A fun, supportive team culture, • Opportunities to be involved in events, brand collaborations & community initiatives - including our Supershakes Run Club, • Flexible full-time & part-time roles, • Immediate start available 🌍 WE'RE ALSO HIRING As part of our expansion, we're recruiting across multiple roles, including: • Brunch Chef, • Baristas / Juicers, • Front of House Team ⚡ WHY SUPERSHAKES? Because we're building something different. Our customers don't just grab a coffee - they join a movement. From morning runs to post-workout recovery shakes, from great conversations to high performance nutrition - Supershakes is where lifestyle meets community. If you're ready to be part of something exciting, growing, and genuinely fun - apply now. Supershakes - Feed Your Potential.

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    25 days ago
    £13–£14.1 hourly
    Full-time
    Barnet

    Job Title Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care) Reports To Care Coordinator / Registered Manager Job Purpose To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables people to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Care Assistants will promote dignity, choice, respect, and independence while delivering care in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Key Responsibilities Personal Care • Assist with washing, bathing, showering, dressing and grooming., • Support with toileting and continence care., • Assist with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment where required., • Promote independence by encouraging individuals to do as much as they are able. Medication Support • Administer or assist with medication in accordance with company policies and training., • Record all medication administered accurately., • Report any medication concerns or side effects immediately. Nutrition and Hydration • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake., • Support individuals with eating and drinking where required. Domestic Support • Carry out light household duties including:, • Cleaning, • Laundry, • Ironing, • Changing bedding, • Shopping, • Meal preparation Emotional and Social Support • Provide companionship and emotional reassurance., • Encourage participation in hobbies and community activities., • Support individuals to maintain relationships with family and friends., • Promote mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Health Monitoring • Observe and report any changes in physical or mental wellbeing., • Escalate concerns promptly to the Care Coordinator or Registered Manager., • Maintain accurate daily records and care notes. Safeguarding • Protect individuals from abuse, neglect and exploitation., • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times., • Report any concerns immediately. Health and Safety • Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation., • Use moving and handling equipment safely., • Follow infection prevention and control procedures., • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Record Keeping • Complete electronic or paper care records accurately., • Record medication, incidents and observations promptly., • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and company policy. Professional Standards • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude., • Arrive punctually for all scheduled visits., • Treat every individual with dignity, compassion and respect., • Build positive relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals., • Attend mandatory training and regular supervision., • Participate in team meetings and continuous professional development. Person Specification Essential • Caring, compassionate and reliable., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Good written and spoken English., • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Previous experience in health or social care., • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred for domiciliary care)., • Experience supporting individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities or complex needs. Core Values Every Care Assistant is expected to demonstrate: • Compassion, • Respect, • Integrity, • Professionalism, • Accountability, • Reliability, • Person-centred care Benefits • Competitive pay, • Paid training and induction, • Ongoing professional development, • Flexible working patterns, • Career progression opportunities, • Paid holiday, • Pension scheme, • Employee assistance and wellbeing support, • Uniform and PPE provided Performance Expectations Care Assistants are expected to: • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care., • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality., • Achieve compliance with mandatory training., • Receive positive feedback from clients and families., • Demonstrate professionalism at all times., • Maintain accurate documentation and follow all company policies and procedures.

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