Job type: Temporary

School Cook Required

School cook required to join our busy team of relief staff.

At Adkins and Cheurfi we provide much needed support to schools, nurseries, universities and care homes throughout Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham. We are seeking a number of experienced, organised and efficient school cooks to join our specialist team. This work would suit a restaurant or hotel chef looking to work more sociable hours or a care home or school catering manager looking to work less hours. Shifts are typically Monday-Friday and are between 6 and 8 hours in duration. It is essential that you have or are willing to immediately undergo a DBS check in order to be eligible for these locations.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Deliver high volume, fresh food to tight deadlines.
  • Maintain all health and safety records as required.
  • Use stock efficiently and effectively.
  • Delegate to catering assistants as appropriate.
  • Engage with pupils/residents and other staff members in a productive manner.
  • Maintain a high standard of hygiene in the kitchen and serving area.

You must:

  • Have minimum two years experience as a care home/school cook or kitchen manager.
  • Possess knives, whites and the capacity to travel to and from work independently.
  • Possess or be willing to undergo a DBS check.
  • Food Safety and Health and Hygiene certificates are highly desirable.
  • Be professional, respectful, reliable and trustworthy.
  • Have a working knowledge of relevant dietary requirements.

Why apply?

  • Work flexible shifts with an excellent work/life balance.
  • Weekly pay – excellent rates.
  • 24/7 telephone support from us.
  • Gain experience in a diverse range of kitchens.
  • Ongoing personal development.
  • Staff incentives.
  • Free uniform.

If you match the above criteria and you think that this is the role for you then do not delay. We have immediate starts available for school cooks, care home cooks and contract catering chefs.

 

Caterers required

Caterers required for ongoing work, Mon-Friday

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy team of experienced caterers, providing support for educational, care and contract catering units throughout Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland. If you are seeking part time catering hours in a location near to you then this opportunity may be of interest…

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Serving food behind a counter
  • Basic food prep – such as sandwiches and salads
  • Communicating with the chef to ensure smoothness of service
  • Stock management
  • Removal of waste
  • Washing dishes
  • Maintaining health and safety records as directed and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness

You must:

  • Be reliable, approachable and trustworthy
  • Have experience in a catering environment
  • Health and Hygiene certificates desirable
  • DBS certificate desirable
  • Be able to travel to and from work independently
  • Smart and presentable
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Why apply for this caterer position?

  • Free uniform
  • Staff incentives
  • 24/7 telephone support
  • Flexible hours
  • Experience diverse working environments
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Weekly pay

If you are interested in joining our award winning catering team then the next step is to apply online today. We will call you back within 24 hours to arrange a personal interview to assess your strengths and availability. We look forward to hearing from you soon…

Live-in Kitchen Porter – North East Area – Immediate Start

Live-in Kitchen Porter – North East Area – Immediate Start

Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for a live-in Kitchen porter to join our fantastic team of kitchen staff in the region. Providing accommodation at each of the sites we supply, the successful candidate will never need to worry about travelling backwards and forwards across long distances each day.

 

Live-in Kitchen Porter will be responsible for the cleanlines of the kitchen
Award-winning

The successful candidate will be:

  • Hardworking and determined
  • Eager to impress
  • Ambitious and flexible
  • Approachable
  • Willing to listen and take advice on board

 

The candidate will have:

  • Prior experience working as a Kitchen Porter in hotels and restaurants
  • Experience working with the necessary machinery
  • A keen eye with a specific attention to detail
  • The ability to work under pressure at a fast pace

 

If you believe that you tick these boxes and are willing to live on-site at numerous locations then get in touch today.

Agency Chefs

Agency Chefs Wanted

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One of the lads – Uniform standard

We are looking for high-quality agency chefs, senior CDP to Exec Chef level to join our superb brigade of agency chefs

Our agency chefs help ensure the smooth running of kitchens from the Scottish Borders down to North Yorkshire.

We supply hotels, restaurants, museums, theatres, schools, commercial sites and everything in between.

Whatever your preference… fine dining or contract catering, we are sure we have the right kitchen and the right hours to suit you.

What are the responsibilities of an Adkins Cheurfi agency chef?

    • Once booked in with one of our clients, you must arrive on time with chef whites and knives to begin work
    • Assist in the prep and delivery of high quality, fresh food to deadlines
    • Delegate to kitchen assistants
    • Take responsibility for your section or tasks dedicated to you
    • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in your area
    • Promote a positive and friendly attitude toward work and peers
    • Keep health and safety records as required
    • Stock control

 

You must:

    • Have a minimum of 12 months experience at senior CDP or above
    • Be able to travel independently to and from work

Be a good communicator who can work effectively as part of a team

  • Have an up to date food hygiene certificate or be willing to complete refresher training
  • Be organised and efficient with the ability to adapt to changing situations quickly

Why apply?

  • Hourly pay, paid weekly
  • Free uniform
  • Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
  • A professional agency with an excellent team environment
  • Free online training
  • Access to a range of permanent jobs before they go on the market
  • Staff incentives

For more information or to apply please call Melika in the office Tel : 01915166118

or email your cv to melika@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

 

 

Relief Sous Chef

Relief Sous  Chefs – Chef work available, Durham, Darlington, Sunderland, Middlesbrough                                              

Adkins & Cheurfi are looking for relief a sous chef. We want good and reliable sous chefs who can work with little or no supervision.

We want chefs who are happy to work on their own or as part of a brigade in ongoing contracts throughout the North East.

Our clients are busy hotels and restaurants so we do require a minimum of 3 years experience working in hotels, restaurant or busy fresh food pubs.

We offer full and part-time hours paid at an hourly rate.

We offer flexibility, weekly pay, staff incentives, staff uniform and pay reviews on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a relief chef within hotels and restaurants. Fine dining/rosette preferred but not essential.

Candidate requirements –

100% Reliable
Capable of working to a very high standard in a variety of kitchens
Senior Chef de Partie level and above.
Due to locations own, transport is essential – must have a reliable vehicle
Experienced in Banqueting & Events
Confident to run own section in the kitchen
Up to date knowledge on allergens, health, hygiene and safety practices in the kitchen
Ability to cook and prepare food to a high standard using fresh ingredients
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Must be able to get on well with other chefs
Must be able to work under pressure in busy kitchens
Be willing to work weekends

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact us directly Tel: 0191 5166118 and ask to speak to Melika.

Alternatively, email your cv to melika@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

 

 

Contract Catering Chefs

Contract Catering Chefs needed

Don’t be fooled by the heatwave, Autumn is creeping up and September is just around the corner. With that in mind we are seeking to add to our brigade of experienced contract catering chefs for term time assignments in schools, universities and similar sites throughout the North East.

Are you a seasoned veteran in the kitchen who would like to have weekends to yourself? Are you looking for a better work life balance? Then read on…

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality, fresh food in large volumes to tight deadlines.
  • Adhere to all health and safety procedures and maintain all records as required.
  • Handle stock effectively with minimum waste.
  • Work as part of an efficient team, delegating to catering assistants as necessary.
  • Ensuring the kitchen and serving area are left clean and tidy.
  • Communicating with other departments.
  • Serving food on a counter at some sites.
  • Typical shifts 6-8 hours weekdays.

You must be:

  • In possession of an in date DBS certificate or be willing to complete one.
  • Have completed a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to complete one.
  • One year’s experience  minimum in an equivalent role in a similar kitchen.
  • A great communicator – both literally and orally.
  • An efficient, capable and proactive chef.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • A quick learner with a can do attitude.

Why apply to be one of our contract catering chefs:

  • Get paid a good hourly rate for every hour you work.
  • Spend weekends at home with your family.
  • Try out different kitchens before accepting your next permanent job.
  • Free on site parking.
  • Free uniform.
  • Free career advice and 24/7 support.

If you are interested in becoming one of our in demand Adkins and Cheurfi contract catering chefs then apply today.

Restaurant Supervisor – Teesside Area – Immediate Start

Restaurant Supervisor – Teesside Area – Immediate Start

 

Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for an experienced Restaurant Supervisor to join our excellent Front of House team. Offering an immediate start, this post offers the unique chance to sink your teeth straight into the role at one of the busiest restaurants in the region.

 

Working as a Restaurant Supervisor comes with a lot of responsibility, therefore it is important that the successful candidate has a number of traits and skills.

 

Restaurant Supervisor will be responsible for the smooth running of the restaurantThe successful candidate will be:

  • Hardworking
  • Determined
  • Able to lead with a natural ability to motivate
  • Organised and punctual
  • Confident and approachable

 

The successful candidate will:

  • Compile staff rotas
  • Input staff hours into the payroll system
  • Ensure the smooth running of the restaurant
  • Deal with any and all customer complaints
  • Oversee special occasions and maintain a high standard
  • Have experience working in a management role
  • Be able to sort their own travel

 

If you believe that you tick all of these boxes and want to put your name forward then apply today.

 

Agency Chefs – Newcastle

Agency Chefs – Newcastle

We are building on our team of experienced relief chefs as we head into the busy summer season.

We are looking for chefs CDP level and above with experience in quality, fresh food kitchens to jump on board. Our clients include wedding venues, contract caterers, sports stadiums and leisure facilities across the region. Ongoing contracts available with immediate starts.

Duties may include:

  • Producing quality fresh food under the direction of the head chef for various events such as weddings and sporting events.
  • 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 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 or be willing to complete one.

Why apply?

  • Choose your shifts.
  • Get paid for every hour worked.
  • Get the opportunity to work along some of the region’s top professionals.
  • Staff incentives.
  • Term 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.

Front of House Staff Needed – North East – Adkins & Cheurfi

Front of House Staff Needed – North East – Adkins & Cheurfi

 

Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting for the right candidate to join our Front of House staff. The successful candidate will have the chance to work across the North East within a wide variety of locations, ranging from pubs and cafes to hotels and fine dining restaurants. If you love building relationships with customers and making sure they have the best possible experience then this is the post for you.

 

Working across the North East gives you the unique opportunity to ensure that no two days are ever the same, meaning every day brings with it a whole host of new problems and challenges for you to solve. Therefore, the right candidate will relish this chance and look to thrive under the pressure.

 

Front of House Staff will serve drinksThe successful candidate will be:

  • Honest and reliable
  • Determined to succeed and proud of their work
  • Keen to impress
  • Friendly and approachable
  • A big personality who is happy to help
  • Willing to learn and listen

 

Front of House Staff will:

  • Be experienced with coffee machines and tills
  • Work behind the bar and on the floor
  • Be punctual and presentable
  • Have prior experience working in the Front of House

 

If you think this position is the perfect match for you then apply today.

General Assistant – Back of House – North East Area

General Assistant – Back of House – North East Area

 

Adkins & Cheurfi are currently looking to recruit General Assistants to join our excellent Back of House team based across the North East.

 

As a member of our Back of House team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a variety of different locations ranging from fine dining restaurants to hotels and cafes. This gives our staff the chance to ensure that no two days are ever the same and develop and hone their talents in a number of locales.

 

General Assistant preparing foodThe successful candidate will be:

  • Hardworking, with a strong work ethic
  • Eager to learn and follow instruction
  • Punctual and presentable
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Able to take pride in their work and strive for a high standard
  • Experienced working within a similar role

 

General Assistants will be:

  • Involved with basic food prep
  • Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is clean and operational
  • Washing dishes and other items when necessary
  • Working under the chefs to make for a smooth process

 

If you believe that you possess all of the desirable qualities and are excited about the possibility of joining our team then get in touch today.