Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham Area

Blue Arrow - Southampton; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers for roles across the Surrey area, including care homes, schools, golf clubs, pubs, hotels and contract catering sites. Flexible shifts and a range of assignments are available to suit experience and availability.

We offer competitive pay (£16–£22 per hour), weekly pay and holiday pay, with ongoing opportunities and potential for permanent positions in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or in senior kitchen roles.
• Experience in care homes, schools, hotels, or contract catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate is advantageous for school and care home assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance procedures are followed.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control, and ordering where required.
• Lead, supervise, and support kitchen teams in Chef Manager and senior chef roles.
• Deliver a professional and efficient catering service to customers, residents, guests, or pupils.

Skills

Experience as a chef

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

DBS check advantageous

Job description

Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham and Surrounding Area

Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour

Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay

We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across the Surrey area, including care homes, schools, golf clubs, pubs, hotels, and contract catering sites.

Whether you're looking for flexible work or your next long-term opportunity, we have a range of shifts and assignments available to suit your experience and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance procedures are followed.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control, and ordering where required.
• Lead, supervise, and support kitchen teams in Chef Manager and senior chef roles.
• Deliver a professional and efficient catering service to customers, residents, guests, or pupils.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Chef Manager.
• Experience within care homes, schools, hotels, pubs, restaurants, golf clubs, or contract catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance procedures.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate is advantageous for school and care home assignments.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £16.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on role and experience).
• Enhanced weekend rates (site dependant)
• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to work in a variety of catering environments.
• Ongoing assignments with the potential for permanent positions.
• Supportive and friendly team.

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