Enhanced DBS Chefs
Our Enhanced DBS Chef Service is tailored to meet the needs of the care and education sectors across the U.K. We provide trustworthy and skilled chefs who have undergone thorough background checks, ensuring their reliability and safety in your kitchen. Whether you need a chef for a single day or an ongoing assignment, we handle all aspects of contracts, payroll, and administration, allowing you to concentrate on your operations. Our DBS chefs are perfect for covering absences, holiday relief, or while you search for the right permanent hire. With our service, you can confidently maintain your high standards and ensure a secure environment for both staff and those you serve.
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How a Relief Chef Can Help Your Business
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UK Cover Available
Our DBS chef agency provides services across the entire U.K., ensuring you can find reliable DBS chefs wherever you need them.
Next Day Agency Chefs
With our quick response time, we can arrange next-day cover, so you’re never left without the support you need.
Any Role Covered
Whether you require a head chef, sous chef, or catering assistant, our DBS chefs can fill any role tailored to your requirements.
Increased Background Checks
All our chefs undergo enhanced DBS checks, providing peace of mind regarding their safety and suitability in your kitchen.
Specialised Training
Our DBS chefs undergo specialised training to meet the unique demands of the care and education sectors, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles.
Hourly Charge Rate
By employing a relief chef you can cover the hours you actually need rather than committing to a full time salary, perfect for any sized business
Digital Timesheet Approval
All of our chefs submit and have hours approved with our digital timesheet platform. Ensuring hours are calculated correctly and only approved by you.
We Manage the Payroll
All of our enhanced DBS chefs are registered on our In House PAYE. That means taxes are taken care of and no direct payment to "self-employed" chefs.
Easy Account Registration
You can set up an account with us in as little as 30 minutes. even if you want to create an account for future use. Contact Us Today
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Our Commitment to Care & Education
At our agency, we are dedicated to providing enhanced DBS chefs who prioritize the unique needs of the care and education sectors. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a significant rise in the demand for quality cooking in these environments.
Unfortunately, many of the traditional “go-to chef agencies” have fallen short in addressing this sector’s specific requirements.
This is where we step in, offering a perfect blend of a smaller, high-quality team focused on elevating standards. Our commitment to care and education ensures that we not only supply skilled chefs but also enhance the overall dining experience for those we serve, contributing to healthier and more enriching environments.
Our Training Standards
In House DBS Checks
At Chefs for Chefs, we maintain the highest training standards to ensure that all our chefs meet strict industry and safety requirements. A critical part of this process is conducting thorough checks on all our DBS chefs, ensuring they are fully compliant with the necessary safety and legal standards.
Our first training section focuses on the Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. We go beyond the basic requirements, thoroughly reviewing the background of each chef to confirm they are suitable for roles within the care & education sectors. This process ensures our clients receive chefs who are not only highly skilled but also thoroughly vetted for peace of mind.
IDDSI Framework Awareness
In addition to our rigorous DBS checks, Chefs for Chefs also places a strong emphasis on raising awareness about the IDDS (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation) framework. While there is no formal qualification for this, we provide numerous online resources to ensure our chefs are knowledgeable about the framework.
This training equips our chefs with the necessary awareness to cater to individuals with specific dietary needs, ensuring safe and appropriate meal preparation. By focusing on the IDDS framework, we further demonstrate our commitment to providing chefs who are both highly skilled and informed about essential dietary standards.
Level 2 Hygiene
In line with our commitment to excellence, all DBS chefs at Chefs for Chefs are required to complete Level 2 Food Safety training. This certification ensures that every chef is equipped with the essential knowledge of food hygiene standards, including safe food handling, storage, and preparation practices.
By ensuring that our DBS chefs have up-to-date Level 2 Food Safety training, we guarantee that they can maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. This is a key part of our vetting process, further assuring our clients of the quality and safety standards upheld by every chef we provide.
Level 2 Allergen Trained
At Chefs for Chefs, we handle every aspect of the recruitment and onboarding process, including specialized qualifications like Level 2 Allergen Awareness. For positions requiring this certification, we manage the job offer, prepare contracts, coordinate start dates, and ensure all necessary checks and training are complete.
Level 2 Allergen Awareness equips chefs with vital knowledge to safely handle allergenic ingredients, understand cross-contamination risks, and follow proper labeling practices. By ensuring our chefs meet these standards, we support both clients and candidates in creating safe dining experiences for all guests.
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Mixing Skills With Compassion
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