DBS Chefs & Cooks - All Levels

DBS Chefs & Cooks - All Levels

Locations: Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Environments: Schools · Nurseries · Care & Nursing Homes · Retirement Villages
Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary
Pay: £17-£20 per hour (Depending on experience, role & environment)

We're expanding our team of Enhanced DBS Chefs and Cooks across Nottinghamshire to support a range of sites, including schools, nurseries, care homes and retirement villages. Whether you're looking for full‑time hours or flexible part‑time shifts, we have a variety of assignments available - from short‑notice sickness cover to longer-term placements.

Important DBS Requirement

To work in these environments, you must hold an Enhanced DBS (Adult, Child or Adult & Child workforce) dated within 12 months or registered on the Update Service .
Don't have one? We can process it for you at a cost.

⭐ Why Join Us?

• Great pay rates: £17-£20 p/h
• Weekly pay
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Flexible shift patterns to suit you
• Majority of shifts are Monday-Friday
• User-friendly app & portal to view jobs and submit timesheets
• Company pension scheme
• Temporary roles that can often lead to permanent opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Working as part of a supportive kitchen team
• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
• Following dietary requirements including IDDSI texture diets
• Managing food orders (role dependent - e.g., Chef Manager/Head Chef)
• Ensuring "clean as you go" procedures are followed
• Supporting with pot wash and general kitchen duties
• Complying with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Potentially serving food or operating a till

✔️ What We're Looking For

• Previous Chef or Cook experience
• Flexibility to cover a range of shifts
• Strong communication & teamwork skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Health & Safety (ideal but training can be provided)
• Passion for delivering quality food
• Willingness to cover last‑minute sickness shifts
• Experience with IDDSI diets (advantageous)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Full UK driving licence & own transport (for certain locations)
• Enhanced DBS - essential

⏰ Hours & Working Patterns

Your rota is completely flexible - you choose your availability each week.
Typical shift patterns:

• Schools/Nurseries: 7/8am - 2/3pm
• Care/Nursing Homes: 6/7am - 4/5pm

Your Working Environment

We supply a variety of sites including:
Contract Catering · Schools · Care Homes · Prisons · Hotels · Events
We always aim to place you somewhere that suits your skills and comfort level.

Travel & Transport

If you rely on public transport, we'll only book you into locations with suitable links - and we'll provide full travel details in advance.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect fit, click APPLY today to book your ID check and finalise your registration.
Our sign‑up process can take less than 7 minutes .

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.