Sous Chef

Chef

Location: Lichfield & Surrounding Areas

Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Ad Hoc Assignments

Hourly Rate: £17.00ph to £21.00ph dependant on experience, job role, shift pattern and environment

Are you a talented Chef looking for flexibility, variety, and great rates of pay?

Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Chefs to support a wide range of kitchens, offering opportunities that fit around your lifestyle and availability. Whether you're looking for a few extra shifts each week or a regular full-time schedule, we have work available across multiple catering environments.

What You'll Get

• Pay rates from £17.00, depending on experience and assignment
• Weekly pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Daytime and weekend opportunities available
• Immediate starts
• A variety of kitchens and working environments to keep things interesting

Where You Could Be Working

• Care Homes
• Schools
• Nurseries
• Business & Industry Sites
• Leisure & Hospitality Venues
• Event Catering and other commercial kitchens

PLEASE NOTE:

• To work within some of our client environments, particularly schools, nurseries and care settings, you will be required to hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate covering Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, or both, dated within the last 12 months or registered on the DBS Update Service.
• If you do not currently hold a DBS certificate, you must be willing to undergo the relevant checks through Blue Arrow. Please note that a charge will apply for new DBS applications.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering quality food service while maintaining high kitchen standards, including:

• Preparing and cooking fresh meals to a high standard
• Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene procedures
• Managing stock and maintaining kitchen organisation
• Supporting busy kitchen teams during service
• Ensuring presentation and quality standards are consistently met

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial but not essential
• Reliable and adaptable approach
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Own transport is advantageous for travelling between sites

Why Join Blue Arrow?

We know chefs are the backbone of every successful kitchen. That's why we offer flexibility, competitive pay rates, and access to a variety of assignments that keep your skills sharp and your work life balance in check.

If you're passionate about food and ready to get stuck into your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start picking up shifts immediately.

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