School Catering Assistant

Positions available: 1-2 Joiners Contract: Temporary on-going (potential of extending for the right candidate!) Location: Keele - Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour paid weekly Hours: FULL TIME Monday - Thursday 08:30-16:45, Friday - 08:30-16:30 Blue Arrow are working in partnership with an award winning further education provider, who have various Joiner and Maintenance opportunities available. They are currently looking for multiple joiners to undertake repair works &amp; fitting to fire doors on site, along with other maintenance jobs to support their education facility. You will be helping and supporting the site to improve their facilities, along with working closely with other trades within the Campus to coordinate the necessary works to be carried out. Main duties and responsibilities Carrying out a full range of repairs, maintenance, and planned improvement duties with the emphasis on multi skilled works across the University's estate. * Changing and fitting door hinges * intumescent strips * Adjusting gaps in doors to ensure sealed correctly incase of a fire. * Installing drop down seals * Replacing handles * Carpentry and joinery work * Locksmith Work * Changing door closers * Always Work within the relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidelines when carrying out work, including the preparation of work areas and the use of Personal Protective Equipment * Always ensure the safe use and storage of tools and equipment * Carry out Risk Assessments as required, including completing permits for work and checking relevant registers i.e., Asbestos * Liaise with the stores department to ensure the correct materials and equipment are available * Respond to calls for urgent work, which may occur outside normal working hours, and carrying out planned work both inside and outside normal working hours, utilising University vehicles and equipment as necessary * Carry out works as required and directed by the University, which may include working in confined spaces or at height, or in noisy or adverse weather conditions * Working to provide the highest quality customer service within well-established Key Performance Indicators. * Assist with the maintenance of university vehicles used for the purpose of carrying out works * Provide flexibility within working practices and undertake any task that is within the individual's competence and where it is practical and economic to do so. * Generally assisting colleagues and undertaking cleaning and labouring duties. * Erection of access equipment, use of mobile access platforms, working at heights The ideal candidates: * Are hardworking, team players and not fazed by working outdoors * Have access to own tools * Able to communicate effectively and follow directions * Are punctual and reliable - turn up for work every day, on time throughout their assignment * Are physically able to carry out physical work * Adaptable to pick up a variety of tasks as instructed by management Requirements: * Safety boots &amp; PPE * A woodwork machinery qualification according to PUWER * Substantial, appropriate post qualification experience * Experience in first and second fix joinery * Experience of bench machinery * Experience of reading construction drawings * Full experience of working as a Joiner. * Ability to work along when required * Participate in a 24/7 emergency "call out" service on a 52 week rota system, including fault finding, "making safe", and carrying out repairs as required * Benefits: * Dedicated consultant * Weekly pay * No paper timesheets (clock in and out via our app!) * Holiday accrual and pay * All day shifts offered * Monday to Friday shift patterns * Ongoing full time work minimum of 3 months starting can extend for the right person too * Immediate start dates * Christmas and New Year off If you are looking for your next full time ongoing position, that can offer an immediate start from next week, or from the New Year. Please can you apply online by clicking APPLY today, we will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps. SectorBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Joiner - Fire Door Fitting

School &amp; Care home chefs - Staffordshire Location: Staffordshire Stoke on trent, Congleton, Leek, Kidsgrove Tunstall, Nantwich, Crewe, Stoke on trent, Buxton &amp; surrounding areas Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period.Hourly rate/Salary: £17p/h to £20p/h weekly payWe are currently looking to recruit several Enhanced DBS Cooks and chefs of all levels to support schools, nurseries, care homes, and retirement villages in North Staffordshire. You will be working for several contract catering environments based in the following areas:<ul><li>Staffordshire</li><li>Congleton</li><li>Leek</li><li>Kidsgrove</li><li>Tunstall</li><li>Nantwich</li><li>Crewe</li><li>Stoke on trent</li><li>Buxton &amp; surrounding areas</li></ul>To be able to work within this environment you must have enhanced DBS covering adult, child, dated within the last 12 months or on the update service. If you don't have this we do have the facilities to process one for you at a cost. Imagine working as a chef/cook, having a great salary and getting paid for every hour worked, along with having the flexibility of when you work for a better work life balance. If you can imagine this, then we can offer you shifts to support this! Why Apply?<ul><li>Great pay rates</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Your very own Blue Arrow app for you accept shifts on the go, put on your availability plus much more</li><li>PAYE - holiday accrual, and Blue Arrow process your national insurance and ensure you are paid every Friday</li><li>Dedicated consultant</li><li>Great work life balance</li><li>You choose the hours to work flexible shifts</li><li>Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments.</li><li>Mixtures of shifts.</li><li>Different working environments - every day is different</li></ul> The Commute: As we cover a large number of locations across Staffordshire your commute will vary. If you have a car and are flexible with locations, great, if you're limited to public transport, we'll only send you to places that have public transport links and provide you with all the information you will need to get there. Type of Ehanced DBS chefs &amp; cooks we are looking for:<ul><li>Chefs</li><li>Cooks</li><li>Second in command cooks &amp; chefs</li><li>Catering Managers</li><li>Chef Manager</li></ul> The working environment: You will be providing hot, delicious, and nutritious food to vulnerable adults and children, your role is extremely important in ensuring every person has a hot meal for the day you work no matter where the place of work is. The main environments you will be working in is schools and care homes working within contract catering and will be required to cook specific items i.e textured meals for all residents and children, working from the IDDSI framework. You will also be involved in some of the serving and may meet some patients and children. Working Hours: You will be working a mixture of hours however majority of our school and nursery clients work from Monday to Friday working from around 7/8am until 2/3pm. Our care homes will require Monday to Friday work but also weekends coverage as they are open 7 days a week, hours will range from 7am till 6pm. Requirements and skills:<ul><li>You will have extraordinary attention to detail</li><li>You will have knowledge of stock management and ordering position dependant.</li><li>You will enjoy working with different people</li><li>Have the ability to work within various environments</li><li>Have experience working with the IDDSI framework cooking and producing texture dietary meals</li><li>Available to cover ad hoc last minute sickness requests for our clients this can be on the same day.</li><li>You will have the skills to manage small teams</li><li>You will be able to work under pressure and work with a variety of teams</li><li>You will enjoy being flexible and managing your own diary</li><li>You will be qualified within professional cookery to City &amp; Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent</li><li>Level 2 food hygiene certificate within last 3 years and up to date allergens certificates.</li><li>You will have at least 2 years background working as a chef</li><li>Experience working within schools and care homes as a chef or a cook.</li><li>You will be Senior Chef De Partie level or above</li><li>You will have your own chef whites and knives</li></ul> An in date Enhanced DBS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ideally on the new updated service programme, without this we cannot work you in Schools or Care homes. (we do have the Facilities to put you through one at a cost if needed, this would benefit you in offering more work.) So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY one of our dedicated chef consultants will be back in touch to discuss the next steps.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

School & Care home chefs - Staffordshire

Blue Arrow is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef to join a contemporary yet rustic venue. This establishment serves over 200 guests daily, offering breathtaking views and versatile event spaces! This position starts as a temporary role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate to truly make it their own. Pay Rate: £14.53 to start Hours: 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM (4x 12-hour shifts between Monday and Sunday) Responsibilities: &gt; Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and quality standards &gt; Ensure timely preparation of food that meets customer expectations &gt; Adhere to food safety procedures &gt; Assist with meal preparation and presentation &gt; Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations &gt; Maintain a clean and organised work area About You: &gt; 1+ years of experience as a chef in a similar high-volume, fresh food environment &gt; Passionate about creating excellent food and leading by example &gt; Energetic, positive, and ready to excel in a busy setting &gt; Flexible with weekend availability If you're eager to join a world-class team with endless possibilities, then... ~ APPLY NOW ~Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Sous Chef

Blue Arrow is currently looking for Enhanced DBS Catering Supervisor / Chef who is passionate and hardworking. Hours: 8am-2pm (Mon-Fri) Pay Rate: £16 an hour Location: Burton Typical responsibilities for this role include: * Preparing and serving food according to specifications * Adhering to Health and Safety regulations * Assisting fellow kitchen team members * Maintaining a clean and organized work station * Completing site-specific kitchen paperwork and administrative tasks, such as stock ordering, delivery notes, and temperature logs. About you: * Food Safety level 2 certification obtained within the last three years. * Hard-working, dependable, and friendly. * Access to your own transportation for travel between various sites. * Committed to following procedures, including Allergens and Health and Safety guidelines. * Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality. * A passion for cooking. ~ APPLY NOW ~Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Catering Supervisor

Blue Arrow is currently looking for Enhanced DBS Catering Assistant who is passionate about providing great service Hours: Monday to Friday - School Friendly Hours - 10am-2pm Pay Rate: £12.21 DBS Enhanced: Child Workforce is required. Duties (Not Limited too) * General food preparation and serving food and drinks * Operating tills * Clearing tables * Filling away deliveries * Delivering excellent customer service * Washing utensils and dishes * Storing and sorting ingredients properly. * Ensuring food prep areas are clean in line with health and safety and food hygiene procedures. Requirements: * 6 month+ Experience * Food Safety Level 1 (We can supply free of charge) * Enhanced DBS: Child Workforce ~ APPLY NOW ~Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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