DBS Chefs Needed | Schools| Care Homes| and More

  • Category: Cook / Chef Jobs
  • Location: Reading, England
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 18K to 30K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Job description
Job Role

Are you a chef seeking flexibility that complements your lifestyle, alongside competitive pay? Blue Arrow is looking for qualified DBS Chefs to work in various DBS sites including schools, care homes, hospitals, assisted living sites, and even prisons. We offer both ongoing placements and as-and-when-needed opportunities that can fit seamlessly into your schedule.

Days: Variable (depending on placement needs)

Hours: Flexible; primarily sociable hours

Pay rate: £15.40-17.50 on weekdays, up to £21.00 on weekends

Start date: ASAP

The Company

Blue Arrow caters to a diverse range of clients requiring professional culinary services across a variety of regulated environments. Our commitment is to provide high-quality staffing solutions that support both our clients' needs and our employees' professional lifestyles.

What is the role:

As a Blue Arrow Chef, you will have the chance to work in a range of settings, adapting to different kitchen environments while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy variety in their work and are looking for flexibility to suit their personal commitments.

The ideal candidate:

Holds a current DBS certification

Experienced in working in regulated environments such as schools, care homes, hospitals, etc.

Adaptable to varying kitchen operations and team dynamics

Passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals

Looking for flexible work hours that offer a work-life balance

Benefits of working with Blue Arrow:

Highly competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

Sociable working hours with the opportunity for weekend work at enhanced rates

Exposure to a variety of culinary environments

Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities

Additional Opportunities:

Blue Arrow is actively seeking chefs across multiple areas. If you are looking for a flexible, well-paid role that allows you to manage work around your personal life, we would love to hear from you.

Interested chefs should apply with their CV or contact the Branch on 0118+58++62 and ask for Gabriela. Join Blue Arrow and redefine your professional journey with flexible, rewarding chef roles tailored to your lifestyle!

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


Company Name: Blue Arrow

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