Agency Chef – North East of England – Newcastle/Northumberland
Adkins and Cheurfi are looking to grow our team of Agency Chefs to work in ongoing contracts across the North East of England.
We offer excellent pay rates and flexibility to suit your lifestyle and make the transition to working as an Agency Relief Chef a realistic option to Chefs who are looking for a change in their career.
Adkins & Cheurfi work with the majority of the major hotels and restaurants within the region and also offer contracts with live-in accommodation over in the Lake District and throughout North Yorkshire.
We are proud to work with some of the most highly respected Hospitality clients and supply chefs to fine dining restaurants and Hotels up to 3 Rosette standard.
As an Agency Chef, your responsibilities will include :
- Working in restaurants and Hotels with a variety of different menus
- Work with Hotels up to Rosette level
- Working on conferencing and banqueting at some locations
- Supporting weddings, events, and functions throughout the year
- Working within cafés and restaurants within office buildings and factories
Skills and experience you’ll bring to the Agency Chef role
- Due diligence with records, and health & Safety procedures
- Ability to follow recipe specifications and guidance from different venues
- Ability to work well in a committed team environment
- Flexibility
- At least 2 years kitchen experience
- NVQ or Equivalent in Professional Cookery / Hospitality & Catering
School Chef Vacancies – North East England
Due to a boom in demand we are now adding to our experienced brigade of education and care chefs to work ad hoc and ongoing bookings at schools, nurseries, care homes and colleges across the North East of England. Our chefs have an excellent reputation and step in to make a great contribution in every kitchen they support. Do you have years of chef experience and feel like a school or care home kitchen could benefit from your input? Are you unsure about working in an educational environment and would like to try a few different sites before you take your next permanent role? Read on…
Duties of a school chef:
- Lead a catering team to deliver a wide range of nutritious, high quality food to pupils and faculty
- Manage stock effectively, minimising waste
- Delegate and oversee the kitchen
- Ensure all health and safety measures are met and recorded
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained
The right candidate will be:
- In possession of a DBS or willing to immediately undergo and Enhanced DBS check
- Experienced working in kitchens for at least 5 years
- A reliable individual with a high level of professional integrity
- A great communicator with strong leadership skills
- Able to travel to and from work independently
- Contactable and responsive
- Fully qualified
- Able to produce two employment references
Why join our team as school chef?
- Excellent working hours with weekend and holidays off
- Weekly pay – paid for every hour you put in
- Work in a respectful and friendly environment
- Holiday pay
- Staff incentives
If you think that you would work well as one of our school chef team members, staffing schools, care homes and other properties across the region then please apply today.
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for relief chefs of all levels to join our constantly expanding team of chefs, covering the entire Lake District region. Offering the unique opportunity for chefs to work in numerous different sites, only working the hours they want to work, when they want to work them, this post ensures that no two days will ever be the same, demanding a talent in problem-solving and reacting to developing issues in order to be a success.
The successful candidate will be:
Hardworking, determined and in possession of a strong work ethic
Proud to maintain the highest possible work standard
Comfortable and confident working in new environments
Able to quickly and efficiently adapt to changing situations
Friendly and Approachable
Able to work under pressure
Confident in their ability to run their own section
Experienced working functions and events
Due to the nature of agency work, there will be the need to travel to and from different sites, as such, having your own means of travel is preferred but not essential.
If you believe that this may be the position for you and would like to learn more about the work we have on offer then apply today.
Kitchen porter needed for busy coastal kitchen, just North of Seahouses, Northumberland.
We are recruiting for an experienced kitchen porter to work for our client, a busy tourist spot on the Northumberland Coast. This is a temporary position with the possibility for permanent employment for the right candidate.
Duties include:
- washing all pots as requested by the kitchen team
- assisting chefs as required
- keeping your area clean and tidy
- replenishing stock
- organising deliveries
- cleaning down
The right candidate will:
- have experience in a similar environment
- be physically fit
- be able to work under pressure
- be able to travel to and from work independently
- be able to work weekends
Why apply?
- Get paid weekly direct in to your bank
- Discounted food
- On site parking
- Work with a great, friendly team
- Staff incentives
- Opportunity for permanent employment
We are interviewing for this role with a view to starting the right candidate ASAP. If you are interested in the role of kitchen porter then please get in touch today.
We are working on behalf of our client, a hospitality company with multiple outlets with an outstanding reputation within this sector who are searching for a Room Attendant to join the team
We require a number of experienced Room Attendants to work a temporary contract based in North Yorkshire with immediate effect. Typical shift patterns are 10-4 pm.
Duties and responsibilities:
- cleaning and tidying hotel bedrooms to a very high standard
- replenishing stock and adhering to all brand standards
- liaising with guests to continuously improve via feedback
- report to the duty manager
You will be:
- experienced in this housekeeping assistant role and able to manage your own workload
- able to prioritise and have excellent time management skills
- able to follow instruction to the highest standard
- able to work as part of a team
- able to travel to and from work independently
Why apply to be a housekeeping assistant
- Flexible shifts
- Immediate start
- Uniform provided
- Possibility of permanent employment
- Holiday pay
- Staff incentives
If you match all the above criteria, call us today on 0191 516 6118 or 07736 115727 and ask for Catherine.
Adkins & Cheurfi also have roles for Room Attendants within the Lake District
Housekeeper Wanted
We are working on behalf of our client, an award-winning hospitality company with multiple outlets with an outstanding reputation within this sector.
We require a number of experienced housekeeping assistants to work a temporary contract based in Cumbria with immediate effect. Typical shift patterns are 10-4pm.
Duties and responsibilities:
- cleaning and tidying hotel bedrooms to a very high standard
- replenishing stock and adhering to all brand standards
- liaising with guests to continuously improve via feedback
- report to duty manager
You will be:
- experienced in this housekeeping assistant role and able to manage your own workload
- able to priorities and have excellent time management skills
- able to follow instruction to the highest standard
- able to work as part of a team
- able to travel to and from work independently
Why apply to be a housekeeping assistant
- Flexible shifts
- Immediate start
- Uniform provided
- Possibility of permanent employment
- Holiday pay
- Staff incentives
Relief Chefs – Richmond – Permanent and Temporary work
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently looking for relief chefs at CDP level and above with experience in quality, fresh food kitchens. Our clients include some of the top pubs, hotels, restaurants, and event venues across the North East.
Duties may include:
- Producing quality fresh food under the direction of the head chef
- Food prep
- Setting up and closing down on site
- Following all food safety guidelines
- Directing junior members of the kitchen team
- Stock control
You must:
- Have at least 2 years of experience at CDP level or above in a fresh food kitchen
- Possess chef whites and knives
- Have the means to get to and from your place of work
- Be a team player with a good working attitude and strong work ethic
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be a good communicator
- Have a recent Food Hygiene Certificate dated within the last 3 years or be willing to complete one
- Have a recent Allergen Certificate dated within the last 3 years or be willing to complete one
Why apply?:
- Choose your shifts
- Get paid for every hour worked
- Get the opportunity to work alongside some of the region’s top professionals
- Staff incentives
- Temp to perm opportunities for the right candidates
This work may suit a chef who is looking for a better work-life balance, a chef looking for a change from working in the same hotel/restaurant kitchen week in, week out or a chef looking to gain a better insight into how other kitchens work before taking their next permanent role. A lot of clients are based in rural areas so having your own means of travel is essential.
If you believe that this line of work may be perfect for you or are even just interested in finding out more information about the type of work we can offer, send in your CV today.
Want some flexible bar & waiting work to fit around your schedule?
Here at Adkins & Cheurfi we offer casual bar and waiting shifts at some of the North East’s top venues giving you the flexibility to pick and choose when and where you work.
We are looking specifically for experienced and talented bar and waiting staff based in Northumberland to join our fantastic front of house team.
Ideally, you will be confident:
- Looking after a section of tables and taking food and drink orders
- Carrying and clearing plates and glasses
- Communicating with customers and guests
- Following instructions and direction from supervisors
- Working in a variety of venues
- Working safely and being able to follow health and safety requirements
You must live in the Northumberland area and ideally have access to your own transport for rural venues.
The events and hospitality industry is all about guest experience so we are looking for well presented, articulate individuals that have the confidence and passion to deliver the best possible service.
As most roles involve serving alcohol we require you to be over 18. You also must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof (passport, birth certificate, work permit).
As well as getting to work at some fun exciting shifts we also offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holiday
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Flexible Working Hours
Relief Chefs Lake District
Adkins & Cheurfi are looking for experienced Relief chefs to work for our hotel and restaurant clients located throughout the Lake District.
Due to various locations throughout the Lake District, you must be able to drive and have your own transport, although many locations will offer accommodation.
As a Relief chef, your responsibilities will include :
- Providing temporary chef cover in a professional kitchen
- Cooking food from scratch to a high standard
- Covering all sections of the kitchen
- Adhering to strict health and hygiene guidelines
- Food labelling and Stock rotation
- Keeping kitchen/section clean at all times
Skills and experience you’ll bring to the Relief Chef role
- Due diligence with records, and health & safety procedures
- Ability to follow recipe specifications and guidance from different venues
- Ability to work well in a committed team environment
- Flexibility
- At least 2 years of kitchen experience
- NVQ or Equivalent in Professional Cookery / Hospitality & Catering
Relief chef – perks
- Hourly rates and weekly pay
- Work flexibility
- Travel costs assisted
- Free live in accommodation at some locations
- Staff incentives
If you are a freelance chef with your own transport and looking for work apply today
Freelance Chefs needed – £12-14phr
We are looking for experienced freelance chefs to work for our hotel and restaurant clients located in various locations on the Northumberland Coast from Alnwick upto Berwick.
Due to locations you must be able to drive and have your own transport
As a freelance chef, your responsibilities will include :
- Providing temporary chef cover in a professional kitchen
- Cooking food from scratch to a high standard
- Covering all sections of the kitchen
- Adhering to strict health and hygiene guidelines
- Food labeling and Stock rotation
- Keeping kitchen/section clean at all times
Skills and experience you’ll bring to the Relief Chef role
- Due diligence with records, and health & safety procedures
- Ability to follow recipe specifications and guidance from different venues
- Ability to work well in a committed team environment
- Flexibility
- At least 2 years of kitchen experience
- NVQ or Equivalent in Professional Cookery / Hospitality & Catering
Freelance chef – perks
- Hourly rates and weekly pay
- Work flexibility
- Staff incentives
