CJUK Chef Stories – Kevin
“I had gotten sick of working silly hours, bank holidays and weekends”
“After many years working in different roles and various establishments, I had gotten sick of working silly hours, being on and off the treadmill with customers and management, who were only concerned about numbers.
I decided I needed something new so I applied for a Head Chef position in a care home not thinking I would be in with a chance and I got it.
Care homes restored my faith in catering; these lovely retired people all had different stories and issues to tell you. You could chat and listen to them all day. To be able to cook and serve a simple meal and get such job satisfaction that you haven’t gotten in a long while is what got me thinking, I’ve found my niche.
After being retired for a year or so I heard catering calling me back and I was fortunate to come across an amazing agency that not only listened to me with regards to how many hours or days I wanted to work and what I would love to do, but they treated me like a human being not just a number on their books.
I of course I chose care homes, day care centres and private schools to get back into catering. People who would appreciate my efforts and give honest feedback, I have now been with CJUK for over a year and I cannot praise them enough. 
You’re asked and not told what jobs or hours you wish to do, you have the freedom of choice but you have the backing of an amazing team when you need them.
Being asked for by name from a client is an immense feeling of pride!
Not many people can get that much job satisfaction doing a job and actually enjoy getting paid for something that gives them pleasure.”
Want to join the CJUK Chef Brigade?
If you would like to learn more about becoming a CJUK Chef, please feel free to contact us on 01254 355666 or email info@chefsjobsuk.co.uk.
Facebook Posts Like
CJUK
14 hours ago
Many of our Chefs tell us that they were anxious about transitioning to temporary work from a permanent job, but since they did they have never looked back...
Read some stories from our Chefs: buff.ly/2NygwVu #ChefLife #Chefs ...
Photo
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
CJUK
2 days ago
Do you have a friend or family member who is struggling to find their ideal Chef role?
Maybe they feel under-valued and looking to try out some temporary work? Recommend them to us for the chance to win some goodies 🎁
www.chefsjobsuk.com/cjuk-hub/recommend-a-friend/ ...
Photo
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
CJUK
2 days ago
What a week!
There is no sign of slowing down here with Christmas just around the corner! 👇
• We’ve had an influx of Christmas and New Year contracts across the UK. If you’re looking for work, get in touch with our team to start ASAP! 📲
• New Chefs have started their first jobs with us this week, welcome to the brigade 🤗
• Today’s Christmas jumper day has proudly raised over £40 so far for Save the Children UK, thank you everyone! 👏
• Tonight we’ll be having our annual Christmas celebrations! We’re looking forward to some down time after a crazy busy year 🎉
• We had a very special visitor today handing out our Secret Santa gifts… it’s a very convincing mask but can you guess who is behind it? 🙈 ...
Video
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
CJUK
2 days ago
It's all happening today! ⭐️
Mince pies, hot chocolates and Christmas Jumpers to raise funds for Save the Children UK 🤗 ...
Photo
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
CJUK
3 days ago
HE'S BEEN! 😱
At midday we'll be swapping our Secret Santa gifts, we heard there may even be a special visitor... 🎅
Keep your eyes peeled 👀 ...
Photo
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Tweets Follow
Do you have a friend or family member who is struggling to find their ideal #Chef role? Maybe they feel under-valued and looking to try out some temporary work? Recommend them to us for the chance to win some goodies 🎁
https://buff.ly/2NcF0mx
Many of our #Chefs tell us that they were anxious about transitioning to temporary work from a permanent job, but since they did they have never looked back... https://buff.ly/2NygwVu #ChefLife #Chefs
Merry Christmas from all of us at Cummins Mellor HQ!
We have our best Christmas jumpers on, let's see how much we can raise for @savechildrenuk #ChristmasJumperDay 🎄🎅
Today is #ChristmasJumperDay and we're wearing our best jumpers to raise money for @savechildrenuk - here's a few of them so far!🎄
We have mince pies, hot chocolate and word on the street is that Santa is coming to visit us later... 👀🎅 #Festive #SecretSanta
HE'S BEEN! 😱
At midday we'll be swapping our #SecretSanta gifts, we heard there may even be a special visitor... 🎅
Keep your eyes peeled 👀
#FeelingFestive #Christmas #ChristmasTree
Latest News from Chefs Jobs UK
Catching up with Ray, November’s Chef of the Month
Written on 04-Dec-2019 by sammy
Congratulations to our Chef, Ray, who has been recognised as our ‘Chef of the Month’ for November 2019! A few words from the team: “Ray is fairly new to CJUK but has settled in
Cummins Mellor Quiz Raises Over £13,000 for Blackburn Youth Zone
Written on 15-Nov-2019 by sammy
On Thursday 14th November 2019, over 200 people people from 45 businesses came together at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa for the fifth annual Blackburn Youth Zone Quiz. The Quiz is organised by
Getting to know Kevin – October’s Chef of the Month
Written on 08-Nov-2019 by sammy
Congratulations to CJUK Chef, Kevin, who has been recognised as our Chef of the Month for his work in October 2019! Kevin won this award for his flexibility to work, professionalism and