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Care Home Cooks
Posted 3 days ago
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Part-Time Care Home Cooks (x2) – Cedars House, Barnet
Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire
Hours: 21 hours per week across 7 days (including weekends) – 7:00am start
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and serving balanced, home-cooked meals with variety and choice.
Maintaining consistently high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
Managing stock, food orders, and expenditure within budget.
Supervising the Kitchen Assistant and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Engaging with residents to review satisfaction and gather feedback on meals.
Ensuring compliance with CareTech policies, food safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in catering or a similar role (desirable but not essential – full training provided).
Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and care.
A respectful and caring attitude towards residents.
Rewards & Benefits
£250 Recommend a Friend Bonus
Up to 28 days holiday
Free DBS check
Stakeholder pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to a wide range of free online courses for personal and career development
Annual Employee Awards Evening & Recognition Schemes
CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends
About Us
The CareTech Group, established in 1994, is one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist social care services, supporting over 5,000 adults across 300+ services nationwide.
We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader” employer, committed to delivering outstanding care and empowering people to live fulfilling lives.
Additional Information
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (provided by the employer).
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies.
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Food preparation
Posted 2 days ago
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LOGICALPS are one of the UKs leading labour providers to the construction and nuclear sectors. Working on behalf our client, a world leader in facilities technical and FM services, we are currently looking to recruit Chef/cooks for roles in Dunbar, on Torness Power Station for the statutory outage starting January 2026.
Details:
- Working Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis 40-60 hours per week)
- Paying 15.50/hour Monday to Friday
- Working 7-10 hour days
- Permanent vacancy opportunities
Duties include:
- Preparing hot and cold food
- Creating menus
- Mass catering
- Stock take
- Purchasing stock
- Assisting the kitchen manager and working within a busy kitchen environment.
We are looking for candidates with:
- You must have your own transport/ability to get to site and back due to its location
- Flexibility to work various shifts days/evenings/nights/overtime/weekends
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get a foot into the nuclear sector at Torness or anyone looking to earn a large amount of money in a short period of time for the outage.
Successful applicants will be put through full nuclear clearance and undergo a drug and alcohol test.
Please send your cv to receive a call back.
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Food Preparation Assistant
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- Date posted: 11/10/2025
IKEA Sheffield are looking to welcome Food Preparation Assistant to join our delightful and hardworking IKEA Food Team.
Are you passionate about food and love creating memorable dining experiences? Dive into a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to delight our guests. If you thrive in a vibrant setting and have a knack for exceptional service, we want to hear from you
WHAT WE OFFER
- Start date of employment will be: 16th November 2025
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
- 24 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends, availability between 7.00am-9.30pm.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on high-street retailers.
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
- Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
- Given Day - Additional days' paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.
well so much more
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
- Previous food preparation and customer service experience is essential.
- You have an interest & knowledge in food and are passionate that food is served at the highest quality at all times providing customers with an excellent experience.
- Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
- Ability to prioritise work in an extremely fast-paced environment, with flexibility to work in other areas within Kitchen, Restaurant and dish wash.
- Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- Working throughout the Kitchen preparing and serving delicious meals, operating tills, maintaining a spotless dining area, and working behind the scenes with kitchen equipment like dishwashers, you'll play a key role in delivering a seamless customer experience.
- Ensure our food range is consistently stocked and beautifully presented for every customer.
- Create layout plans that bring new menu ranges to life and enhance the customer experience.
- Use digital tools to set production volumes for both hot and cold dishes in our customer and staff restaurants.
- Track food waste digitally, set team goals, and drive smart actions to reduce waste and boost sustainability.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
- Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face to face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:
- Medical questionnaire
For any advice or support, email Recruiter Lisa - and I will be happy to help
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Food Preparation Assistant
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Part-Time Food Prep Assistant Monday/ Tuesday and Wednesday ( overtime available ) Start early mornings.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Dash and become a key player in bringing our lunch takeaway menu to life We're looking for someone with energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for food to help us craft fresh, delicious meals every day. Using the finest ingredients and simple but effective techniques, you'll be part of an exciting culinary adventure — whether you're just starting your journey in food preparation or looking to build on your experience.
What You'll Bring
Experience:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Dash can provide if not already held)
- Some hospitality or cooking experience (full training provided)
- A full Uk driving licence ( to be able to drop toasties as second site)
Essential Skills & Qualities:
- Strong attention to detail
- Pride in your work and high personal standards
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisation and planning ability
- A passion for food and people
- Dashitude — a bubbly, can-do attitude
Your Responsibilities
- Complete all food prep to a high standard and on time for the mid-morning rush across both shops
- Follow recipes precisely, maintaining consistency and quality
- Assist with ordering supplies, always seeking the best ingredients available
- Communicate proactively with management about stock shortages or issues
- Contribute ideas and assist in developing new products to keep our menu exciting
- Once the toasties are complete drop to the second site in Broadway.
- To ensure the toasties are made within the time frame and dropped to the second site.
In return we will offer:
· Competitive rate of pay.
· Discounted food and drinks
· Company events
· Overtime is available
· The opportunity to develop new skills within the hospitality industry including Barista training and baking.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: No less than 6 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car that you could use ?
Experience:
- catering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Uk clean driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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Subject Leader Food Preparation and Nutrition
Posted 3 days ago
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Subject Leader - Food Preparation & Nutrition (Maternity Cover)
Location: South East London
Full-Time Position Teaching KS3 & KS4
A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in South East London is seeking a passionate and experienced Subject Leader for Food Preparation & Nutrition to join their team on a maternity cover basis . This is a full-time role, teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, following the AQA specification .
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4
Plan and teach engaging, practical lessons aligned with the AQA curriculum
Manage departmental resources and ensure a safe, well-equipped learning environment
Monitor student progress and contribute to assessment and reporting
Support the wider school community and collaborate with colleagues across departments
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience teaching Food Preparation & Nutrition at secondary level
Strong subject knowledge and familiarity with the AQA exam board
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Ability to lead a subject area and inspire students through creative teaching
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment, to apply please send your CV and supporting statement to Career Teachers. We look forward to hearing from you!
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