Local Jobs in Herts, Beds, Bucks and Cambs

Cook. Temporary. £14 p/h. Biggleswade

Job Added: 21/03/2024
Work From Home: None
£14.00

JOB PURPOSE:

To be part of a small catering team that prepares, cooks and serves food for the school whilst maintaining very high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and ensuring efficient and economic use of all resources within the catering operation at the school. To lead on cooking specific meals under the direction of the kitchen manager. 


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    To cook specific meals/dishes in accordance with the menu and agreed recipes and government standards for school 
         lunches, using fresh produce wherever possible – including packed lunches for trips
2.    To prepare meals for all specialist dietary requirements e.g. allergies, intolerances and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
3.    To work with the kitchen manager to ensure all food/meals are produced on time for the various service requirements in 
        different locations across the school
4.    To prepare the dining area (this could be any of the dining areas across the site); which may include moving and setting up 
         furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.
5.    To transport food to where it needs to be served – this may require taking the food by trolley to one of the other dining 
         areas
6.    To serve food in any of the serving areas – ensuring effective portion control that is in compliance with the government’s 
        food standards
7.    To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining 
         areas.
8.    To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard, including the dining rooms.
9.    To assist the kitchen manager with maintaining good stock control, keeping accurate and up to date stock records to 
        facilitate weekly ordering
10.    To ensure that all equipment is kept in good working order and that repairs and maintenance are carried out as necessary 
         and report any issues immediately
11.    To assist with ensuring that deliveries are met and are promptly stored away and recorded
12.    To work with other staff to organise and provide catering for school events
13.    To maintain standards of kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness of equipment at all times during and after service, 
        operating to the standards required by the statutory health & safety and hygiene regulations and legislation
14.    To minimise food waste and recycle packaging wherever possible

Other

15.    To comply with all relevant regulations, legislation and guidance including COSHH, food safety/hygiene. 
16.    To cover the kitchen manager if they are absent
17.    To comply to lone worker policies, procedures and risk assessments when in the kitchen alone
18.    To comply with all relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to: Code of Conduct, confidentiality, 
        safeguarding, health & safety, use of IT
19.    To undertake any other duties as may be required to ensure the effective operation of the catering facilities at the school.

Experience 

3  years commercial catering experience 
Level 2 Food Hygiene although Level 3 Food Hygiene is preferred

Hours and Pay 

Monday to Friday  08:30 - 14:00  term time only
Pay is £14 p/h

This role is subject to DBS clearance 

Kitchen Assistant. Temporary. £12 p/h. Biggleswade

Job Added: 21/03/2024
Work From Home: None
£12.00

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages plus related catering duties.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    To assist in the preparation of cooking and serving of food and beverages.

•    To assist with the preparation of meals for specialist dietary requirements e.g. allergies, intolerances and dysphagia 
        (difficulty swallowing)

•    To prepare the dining area (this could be any of the dining areas across the site); which may include moving and setting up 
        furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.

•    To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment in the dining centre for the efficient and effective service of 
         the meal.

•    To transport food to where it needs to be served – this may require taking the food by trolley to one of the other dining 
        areas

•    To serve food appropriately, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.

•    To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining 
         areas.

•    To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard, including the dining rooms.

•    To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations standards.

•    To undergo training, both on and off the job, as required.

•    To inform the Kitchen Manager of any defects in equipment or of premises not meeting Health & Safety and/or Food 
        Hygiene Regulations standards.

•    To undertake such other related duties as are required to ensure the dining area and the kitchen are in a clean and hygienic 
         condition and that the food service is efficient and effective.

•    To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering establishment; this may 
         assisting with any record keeping

•    The role requires engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Qualifications & Experience 

Previous catering  experience 
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 

Hours

Monday to Friday  08:30 - 14:00  Term time only 

This role is subject to a DBS check

DW48480

Sales/Marketing/Social Media Exec. Permanent. £Neg DOE. Biggleswade

Job Added: 18/03/2024
Work From Home: None
No Salary Specified

We are looking to recruit a full-time or part-time Sales/Marketing/Social Media Executive on a permanent basis. Salary £Neg DOE. Hours Neg.

The role will be to promote our job board, vacancies and our employment business, to gain more clients and applicants.

To manage all social media, advertisements and to assist with marketing campaigns. The successful applicant will have sales skills with the ability to talk to customers professionally. They will also have digital creative skills to create adverts for social media and other platforms. They will have a good knowledge of all social media and demonstrate the ability to learn and manage new projects.

For further information and a full job description please contact Julie Hutchins at julie@enterprise-personnel.co.uk

JH42567

External Transport Manager - 5 month contract. Contract. Biggleswade

Job Added: 21/03/2024
Work From Home: None
No Salary Specified

We are recruiting for a qualified External Transport Manager for a distribution company in Biggleswade who currently run a fleet of 10 vehicles.

You will ensure that vehicles under your purview are roadworthy and that drivers adhere to traffic regulations and drivers’ hours rules.

As a transport manager, you need to make sure that:

1) drivers have a valid licence

2) vehicles are taxed and insured

3) vehicles have a valid MOT and are properly maintained

4) vehicles are loaded safely and not overloaded

5) drivers do not speed or break the drivers’ hours rules

6) the vehicle operator does not break safety rules

You MUST hold a Transport Manager CPC.

This is a 5 month contract.

Around 30 hours per month.

Proven experience as a Transport Manager or similar role.

Please contact us to discuss salary.

KJ48491

Press Brake Operator. Permanent. £13.50-£14.50 p/h. Gamlingay

Job Added: 15/03/2024
Work From Home: None
£13.50 to £14.50

Our Client is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join their team. As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal according to specifications. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment and contribute to the production of high-quality products.

Duties:

  • Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and job orders
  • Select the appropriate tooling and adjust machine settings for each job
  • Load and unload materials onto the machine
  • Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and accuracy of bends
  • Inspect finished parts for conformance to specifications
  • Perform routine maintenance on machines as needed
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency

Skills:

  • Mechanical knowledge and aptitude for working with machinery
  • Proficiency in using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Familiarity with press brake tooling and setup procedures
  • Ability to fabricate and weld sheet metal components is a plus
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Skilled in basic math calculations for measurements and dimensions
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00

Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Overtime

Overtime is paid after 39 hour worked

DW48441