Food Service Assistant – Newcastle
We are expanding our busy team of Food Service Assistants to cope with a boom in demand over the summer season. You would be working ongoing and ad hoc assignments for a diverse range of catering clients. We offer staffing support when sickness and absence in the workplace mean that our clients need a helping hand. We aim to supply our team with local work suited to their skill set around their existing commitments. Some choose to work full time hours while others work odd days to supplement their income.
Duties and responsibilities:
- washing dishes and pots
- replenishing stock
- making sandwiches and basic food items
- keeping the kitchen, serving and dining areas clean and tidy
- waste management
- serving food
- handling cash on the till
- keeping health and safety records
You will be:
- punctual, reliable and presentable
- experienced in a catering environment
- efficient and able to operate with a sense of urgency
- Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable
- COSHH trained
- able to travel to and from work independantly
- DBS certificate desirable
- a good communicator who is able to work as part of a team
- comfortable working front and back of house
Why apply?
- Work hours that suit you!
- Holiday pay
- Gain experience and further your career
- Access free online courses
- Staff incentives
- Weekly pay
If you are interested in becoming a Food Service Assistant with our agency then don’t delay.
Healthcare Chef
We are recruiting chefs to work relief shifts at healthcare and educational sites across County Durham. Do you have experience working in a school, nursery, college or healthcare kitchen? Are you interested in working across a variety of sites for excellent hourly rates? Do you prefer day time hours and weekdays?
As an Adkins Cheurfi relief chef you would be:
- working alongside the existing kitchen staff to produce high quality, fresh food for students, residents or staff
- filling out all temperature checks and relevant health and safety records as required
- managing stock
- acting on customer/staff feedback to improve on quality
- cleaning down
- ensuring high standards of hygiene are maintained across the kitchen
Skills and attributes of a Healthcare Chef:
- minimum two years experience at CDP level or as a chef in a healthcare or education kitchen
- a sound working knowledge of soft food requirements, allergens and ‘free from’ diets
- good communication skills
- a positive, proactive attitude to work
- a punctual and reliable individual
- an in date DBS certificate or willingness to undergo checks with the expectation that they will return ‘clean’ results
- flexibility
What are the perks of temp work?
- excellent hourly rates
- 24/7 career support
- free parking
- free uniform
- a diverse working week
- holiday pay
- staff incentives
If you are interested in this Healthcare Chef role please apply today.
Primary School Caretaker needed in Northumberland
We are currently recruiting for the role of Primary School Caretaker to work Mon – Friday term time at a primary school near Cramlington. This will be an ongoing, long term position beginning in September. Expect short working hours, the freedom to manage your own workload, implement your own routine and excellent rates of pay.
The duties you will be expected to perform include, but are not limited to:
- fire and emergency lighting checks
- general maintenance
- all after school security procedures – eg locking up and setting alarms
- overseeing after school cleaning
- liaising with the school business manager to ensure maximum safety for staff and children
The successful candidate will be considered for a permanent role and must be:
- experienced in a high school/college/primary school caretaker role (min two years)
- in possession of a recent ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE or willing to undergo immediate checks with the expectation of the outcome being CLEAR
- able to demonstrate the necessary maintenance skills particular to this role
- computer literate, a good communicator and a people person
- able to solve problems using their own initiative
- smart, presentable and reliable
Why apply?
- excellent hourly rate, paid weekly
- holiday pay
- work 3/4 hours per day – ideal for a retired person looking for part time hours
- free parking
- opportunity for a permanent role
- friendly working environment
If you are interested in this Primary School Caretaker position and are able to commence work in September then please apply now.
Bar Staff Needed for Festivals & Top Events in Newcastle
Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are looking for experienced bar staff to join the front of house team.
If you are looking for flexible work and the opportunity to work at lots of top North East venues then this is the job for you.
Ideally, you will have experience working behind a bar, pulling pints, pouring spirits and wine and have a bubbly, enthusiastic personality.
In addition to bar shifts, there are also waiting on offer for those who have previous experience.
We are looking for people specifically that are able to work on 20th, 21st & 27th July as well as many other events throughout the summer.
What we offer:
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to meet lots of new people
- Flexible work – ability to choose what shifts you want to do
Please send a cv to ashleigh@adkinscheurfi.co.uk if you would like to apply or call 0191 5166118 for more information.
Daytime Cafe Chef needed in Alnwick, Northumberland
Our client is a well known beauty spot which draws many tourists throughout the summer months. They have a great reputation for offering delicious, fresh food throughout the day. Menu options include salads, pizzas, cakes and sandwiches. You would be working in a modern, state of the art kitchen alongside a dedicated team in a vibrant environment. This role would suit a chef with a background in contract catering. There is an immediate start for the right candidate so read on if you are looking for a good work-life balance this summer:
Your responsibilities will be:
- Following company spec to produce simple yet tasty food like sandwiches and cakes (with hot meals available from 12pm daily)
- Maintaining all health and safety records and managing stock
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and serving area
- Liaising with the central management and wider catering team to ensure smoothness of service
- Acting on customer feedback to improve overall guest experience
The right Daytime Cafe Chef candidate will be:
- Experienced in a similar environment (ideally from a contract catering background)
- Able to work weekends
- Able to work throughout the summer continuously
- Familiar with COSHH and HACCP
- A positive and proactive chef with a professional attitude
- Reliable, punctual and an individual who takes pride in the food he/she produces
Why apply?
- Great staff incentives
- Receive pay for every hour worked – no more 60 hours plus on a salary
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated parking on site
- Free uniform
- Holiday pay
- Evenings free
Do you think that this role of Daytime Cafe Chef would suit you this summer? Roles like this do not come along very often so apply today and work in a fun, accessible, vibrant location all summer long.
Head Chef Booking for 10 day assignment in Whitby
We are currently working with a client to plan residential retreats for the Jewish community. They require an organised head chef who is adept at menu planning and costing. You will produce the meals for a summer retreat based in Whitby, North Yorkshire. You will be paid for all time spent planning the menus and receive example menus from past events to assist you in your work. You will have the freedom to choose your own supplier and be given a budget to work with.
Duties and responsibilities of head chef:
- you will be expected to plan a vegetarian menu for 90 people which includes a simple lunch and cooked evening meal, with dessert if the budget will permit
- you will be required to choose a food supplier and submit a menu plan in time to being the assignment which starts on 18th July
- you will then produce the food in a timely and efficient manner with a kitchen assistant who will handle all washing and cleaning
- you will be expected to manage your stock and time to maximise cost effectiveness for the client
- you will be expected to oversee all health and safety aspects yourself
You must:
- have proven head chef/chef manager experience
- be organised with good communication skills
- have completed your Food Safety Level 2
- be available to work every day between 18th and 28th July
- live local to Whitby or be able to travel daily
- experience working with young people in a similar setting is highly desirable
Why apply for this Head Chef Booking
- excellent hourly rate
- free parking on site
- freedom to work the hours you want
- holiday pay
- free uniform
If you think that you would like to work this Head Chef Booking in Whitby then please apply today.
Relief Chefs – North East – Immediate Starts
Adkins & Cheurfi are looking for qualified, experienced relief chefs to join our team of excellent chefs already working in some of the most highly regarded pubs, restaurants, and hotels in the region. Heading into the summer period we are expecting to be extremely busy and so should have no shortage of work for any chefs looking for lots of hours or the flexibility to pick and choose the days you want to work.
In order to be a success in this position you need to be:
- Passionate about cooking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Confident in working on sections in the kitchen
- Attentive to detail and take pride in personal presentation
- Able to work in a team
- Motivated and accountable
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years hotel, restaurant or pub experience
- Food Safety and Hygiene certificate
- Drivers License and own vehicle (desirable)
We Offer:
- Uniform
- Live in work with accommodation available
- Career support
- Permanent opportunities
- All year round work
- Flexible working days/hours
If you would like to learn more about the opportunities available, send your CV in today or call the office on 0191 516 6118 and speak to Liam.
Weekend Kitchen Assistant – regular shifts
We are currently seeking an experienced kitchen assistant to work regular weekend shifts at a private hospital in rural Durham. Typical shifts are 10-7.30pm every Saturday and Sunday. Please note the right candidate must have a DBS certificate to be allowed on site. This is a long term, ongoing position.
Duties and responsibilities of weekend kitchen assistant:
- washing all pots and dishes using a mechanised pot wash
- managing all kitchen waste
- keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy
- organising storage areas and putting deliveries away
- basic food prep
- other general duties within reason
You must:
- have a DBS certificate
- be able to travel to a rural location independently – please note there are no public transport links to this site
- have previous kitchen experience
- be physically fit
- be available to work Saturdays and Sundays
- have a working knowledge of COSHH
- be willing to undergo further training as required
Why apply?
- Weekly pay
- Free onsite parking
- Regular shifts
- Staff incentives
- Holiday pay
Please apply today if you meet all of the above criteria for this position.
Tour Chefs
Adkins & Cheurfi recruitment are searching for a pool of Tour Chefs to work on some of the largest concerts and events over the coming months of June to September 2019.
Working on concerts for artists such as Muse and Metallica you will be required to cater to the event staff, roadies, tour managers and bands themselves throughout the summer.
For this role, Tour Chefs will be required to travel around the North of England for each concert and will cater in the build-up, over the event itself and after the concert has finished so you must be happy to travel and live in with the team.
Our client offers free accommodation and payments for travel to and from the events.
Successful applicants must have experience up to Sous Chef level and above within event catering, hotels, banqueting, restaurant or a fresh food kitchen and experience within high a volume establishment would be preferred.
As this position is based in an open plan kitchen you will be extremely clean and tidy, hygienic, friendly and personable as you will be meeting and serving people throughout your time working on these events.
For more information please contact the team
Business and Industrial Chef needed for multiple sites across Newcastle
We have experienced a recent growth in demand for experienced chefs to work in the Business and Industrial sector in ad hoc and ongoing bookings. If you are familiar with working in this environment, are happy to work in multiple sites across Newcastle and prefer Monday- Friday shifts then read on….
Main duties and responsibilities of a Chef – Business and Industrial:
- prepare large volumes of high quality, fresh food to tight deadlines
- provide breakfast and lunch to a large workforce in a professional manner
- organising stock and managing your individual workload throughout the day
- cleaning down and following all food safety procedures
- ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly
- working with catering assistants as part of an effective team
To be considered you must be:
- have minimum Food Safety Level 2
- have minimum 2 years experience in a similar environment
- be smart, presentable and reliable
- be an efficient, methodical chef
- have a strong work ethic
- have a high level of professional integrity with an respectful attititude to others
- be a good communicator with the ability to follow instruction to a high standard
- have a strong working knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen control
- have a strong working knowledge of HACCP and COSSH
Why should I apply for this Business and Industrial Chef position?
- weekends, evenings and bank holidays off – spend time with family
- holiday pay -which you can take at any time
- staff incentives – career advice and competitions
- flexibility – within reason
- weekly pay – every Friday
If you are interested in this Business and Industrial Chef role then please contact us and we would be delighted to arrange an interview at our Sunderland Office.
