Total 43 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Preston, PR1 7LY

The Nabs Head in Preston are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Catering and Hospitality qualification which will take approximately 16 months to complete.

Duties:
• Assisting with the preparation and production of fresh food
• Made to order dishes
• Shadowing and learning from the head chef
• General kitchen duties
• All aspects of food safety, how to store and prepare food safely for our customers
• Transform a set of ingredients into amazing food
• All aspects of baking
• Safely use commercial kitchen equipment
• Allergen awareness

Requirements:
• Confident to work in a fast pace environment and able work under pressure.
• Clean and hygienic and presentable
• Willingness to learn and have a passion for food
• Reliable and hard working
• Teamworking

Grades
Thee are no formal qualifications required.

Hours:
Working Days between Wednesday - Saturday, 1 or 2 hour breaks dependant on shifts. 30 hours a week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About The Role
Providing quality food at a key customer site, your main aim will be to ensure the provision of an excellent standard of service.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, 37.5 hours per week on a permanent, full-time basis. Some weekend shifts also may be required.

You will:

* To effectively manage within budgetary constrains
* Maximise profitable sales by the introduction & maintenance of food service brands
* Plan and cost menus as per company and client specification
* To continuously develop and improve food quality and hygiene standards across all areas
* Preparation and service of all restaurant & hospitality requirements
* Conform to client and company specification
* To have knowledge of changes in legislation
* To meet the client and company expectations
* To respond to any reasonable request of the company or client
* To assist with staff recruitment, staff training, development & motivation of staff
* To ensure that adequate products, equipment and materials are properly stored.

To succeed in this role you will need:

706/1/2 or equivalent
HND Membership of HCIMA desirable
Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
Practical experience in a quality establishment
Management experience within catering environment gained in contract catering
People management skills
Good knowledge of Food Safety & Health & Safety.
Must be a qualified chef with flair and imagination. Full craft background.
Must have a full understanding of cost control.
Computer literate.
Fully fluent in spoken & written English.
Able to motivate and develop subordinates.
Must be flexible and adaptable.
Be proactive at all times.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels in the organisation.
Customer focused.
A strong motivator and team building skills.
A resilient and robust nature is essential
An autonomous self starter who will take ownership for a diverse team Customer Focused.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

About The Role
Preparing, cooking and serving food at a busy customer site.

You'll ensure the provision of a high standard of food quality, preparing, cooking and presenting food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy and safe environment. You'll also supervise a small team of staff and be responsible for meeting budgets and managing cash.

You will be working 5 over 7 between 08:00 to 19:00, 37.5 hours per week.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification - e.g. Food Hygiene Certificate
• Diploma in Professional Cookery minimum Level 2 - e.g. C&G 706/2
• Experience of contract catering
• Flair and imagination as a chef
• A good understanding of cost control
• Good team-working skills with a flexible approach to work, and strong leadership skills
• Must have driving license and vehicle and DBS

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

About The Role
Assisting with a range of kitchen and food service activities.

Your main aim will be to carry out a range of catering duties, ensuring a high quality service is provided at all times.

You will be working 4 over 7, between 08:00 to 19:00, 30 hours per week.

You will also:

• Assist with food preparation
• Serve food and beverages to customers
• Work on a till
• Assist with collection and washing up of cutlery, crockery and trays
• Ensure that tables, chairs and floors are clean and tidy.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Experience in a catering role, including food preparation and cooking
• Food Hygiene Certificate at National Level 1 - preferred (Basic)
• Good customer service skills
• Must have driving licence and access to vehicle
• Must have DBS

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

About The Role
Assisting with a range of kitchen and food service activities.

Your main aim will be to carry out a range of catering duties, ensuring a high quality service is provided at all times.

You will be working on a variable shift rota, 5 over 7 between 08:00 to 19:00, 37.5 hours per week.

You will also:

• Assist with food preparation
• Serve food and beverages to customers
• Work on a till
• Assist with collection and washing up of cutlery, crockery and trays
• Ensure that tables, chairs and floors are clean and tidy.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Experience in a catering role, including food preparation and cooking
• Food Hygiene Certificate at National Level 1 - preferred (Basic)
• Good customer service skills
• Must have driving licence and access to vehicle
• Must have DBS

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

SSP UK




Barista at Starbucks
- Preston Station
Pay Rate: £10.42 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £11.62 per hour.
Exciting news! Starting from April 1st, our pay rates will increase to £11.44 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £12.64 per hour..
Shift pattern: Full-time, scheduled between 5am and 8:30pm including weekends.
Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.
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WHY JOIN SSP AS BARISTA?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance
- 75% discount on your meal while on shift
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition

Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more,





AS A BARISTA YOU’LL:


- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as Barista!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

KRO Hotels Preston T/A Salmesbury Hotel in Preston are recruiting for an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Hospitality Team Member qualification which will take approximately 16 months to complete.

Job Duties Include:
• The apprentice will be required to ensure everything is ready and prepared for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner service
• Assisting the kitchen in the preparation of quality dishes for hotel guests or events
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain their areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies and ingredients
• Team work to ensure the kitchen produces dishes in a timely manner.

Requirements:
• Handle pressure
• Good hygiene
• Team player
• Ambitious
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Outgoing, friendly and committed
• Take pride in your work
• Manage time well
• Willing to learn and grow with the business.

Hours:
Shift basis working 4 days either a 6am - 2am or 2pm - 10pm / 32 hours per week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Little Town Farm Shop in Preston are recruiting for an Apprentice Trainee Chef. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Production Chef qualification which will take approximately 16 months to complete.

Job Duties Include:
• Working in a kitchen preparing and cooking fresh food; duties include;
• Prepping or baking
• Knife and board skills
• Making a range of desserts from the menu
• Allergen awareness
• Preparing food from the menu
• Prepare and cook fresh food, ready for selling in the farm shop
• Health and Safety
• Pizza making for 'Pizza night' the 2nd Friday of each month.
• General cleaning and housekeeping of the kitchen
• Plate up food
• May serve and clear tables.

Requirements:
• You will be required to work one day on the weekend, this is on a rota basis
• Preferably someone with reliable transport with this farm shop being on the outskirts of Longridge
• Public transport is available but will need to check timings for shifts.
• Clean and hygienic
• Friendly and approachable
• Willingness to learn and passionate to be a chef
• Teamworking
• Flexible within their learning abilities.

Hours:
Rota Basis Earliest start time 7:30am - Latest finish 5:30pm / 30 mins lunch / 35 hours a week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Boars Head Houghton are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over the duration of 16 months.

Job Details:
• Prepare, cook and present food which meets customer expectations.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions.
• Produce recipe and menu ideas to an ever evolving menu.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.

Requirements:
• Good Hygiene,
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Live local or nearby
• Ideally a driver
• Passion for kitchen

Hours of Work:
5 day over 7 day period, inc weekend earliest 9am Latest 10pm, 40 hours per week, 30 min unpaid lunch

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Role overview


Food Production Operative










Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full time between the hours of 6.30am – 6.00pm (includes Sunday)

Salary: Competitive






Based at our state-of-the-art distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for
over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 600 SPAR stores.



We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion,
enterprise and family every single day.



About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who have an interest in food preparation and a keen eye for detail, to be part of a
team of Food Production Operatives who will play a key role in producing our brand-new range of high-quality ready meals.



Based at our modern distribution centre in Preston, you will be instrumental in the creation of high-quality meals which will be
prepared, packed and sent out to our SPAR stores across the north of England.



What will I be doing?

As a Food Production Operative, you will support the Production Manager with preparing and cooking food in line with our high
standards. You will help to maintain a safe and clean environment whilst adhering to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
requirements. Full training will be provided so do not hesitate to apply!



A Few Things About You

There will be opportunities to develop within your role so we need you to demonstrate your passion and reliability at the
interview. A background in food production or preparation would of course be an advantage, but really this is about finding those
individuals who want to be part of something new and take on the responsibility of producing food to the highest possible
standards.



What’s In It For You?



James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 150 years!



To make this vision possible we need the best people to join us on our journey. We are a family company, and we believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.



Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.



Loyalty Award – from your first day of working you will be eligible for our loyalty award. Simply put, you will receive an
additional amount of money for every hour you work that increases with length of service. On the anniversary of your start date,
you will receive this money as a lump sum!



Company Doctor - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.



Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.



Subsidised Canteen – We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a
wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee.



Learning & Development – We want all our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house
learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.



Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.



We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, enhanced pension scheme and our famous
Christmas Hamper!




#JHCHP

We're on the lookout for a Line Chef to join our team!

It's time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing

ones. In our kitchens you'll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating

great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it's at: With your proactive and positive mindset, you'll

be right at home in our buzzing kitchen. Whether you're prepping for the next

service, or plating up great pub classics - serving hot, good quality food is

what it's all about. Everything you do will keep our guests coming back for

more.

As a Line Chef: You'll help to support the kitchen team whilst growing with our

business. You'll also -

* Be passionate about food

* Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas

* Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and free of clutter

* Play an important part in maintaining/ creating a close-knit team

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef

development programme with the goal of becoming a Second/ Sous Chef.

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people

first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including

popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher

education

* Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston's

Rewards platform

* Scope to build your career and progress through our training and

Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app).

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse

teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional

well-being support

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 qualification over the course of 15 months.

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. So,

whether you're an expert now, or you're just starting out, we'll accept you and

celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen

together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

Duties to include, but not be limited to: To assist with all associated duties connected with the Retail Outlet that serves staff and Visitors. Barista Training would be an advantage in this role alongside Customer Services experience, but not essential as full training would be given. The post-holder will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care. Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service Undertake all duties relating to food service, including: - preparing food service areas and equipment serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments clearing and tidying up after any catering operation Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times

Sous Chef
Full time – Permanent
Goosnargh
£28,000 - £32,000

What’s in it for you:
• Great cash tips & TRONC.
• Discounts.
• Opportunities for further training & development.
• Subsidized Accommodation available.

Perfect Recruitment are looking for an experienced Sous Chef for our clients fantastic Country Pub & Restaurant in Goosnargh.
Recommended by the Michelin Guide you will be serving up high quality, freshly cooked meals, the right candidate will have great experience working in a high-quality fresh food kitchen & ideally have experience in fine dining.
**Due to the sites location, being able to drive is essential**

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Experienced Sous Chef generating from a high standard fresh food kitchen.
• Excellent time management skills & able to effectively multitask.
• Able to manage and lead a team.
• Enthusiastic & passionate about delivering high quality food.
• Professional Cookery qualification.

Role Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure all kitchen operations run to the highest standard.
• Effectively lead and manage the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Be part of the mentoring and development of the team.
• Assist with menu development.
• Shift Coordination.
• Stock ordering & taking.

If you're interested in applying for this position, you should prepare your CV and send it to the provided consultant, Dave Hayes. He will review your application and get in touch with you if your qualifications and experience align with the requirements of the position. Make sure your CV highlights your relevant culinary skills, experience, and any additional qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the role. Good luck with your application!

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