We Are Nightingale
A Temporary Staffing Resource
Supplying Cooks & Catering Assistants
For Care & Education
A dedicated catering agency for Care & Education
Expert Temporary Cooks and Chefs
Nightingale Chefs are here to offer an alternative, fresh approach to providing temporary cooks and catering assistants to the education and care sectors across the U.K. Our team has delivered results across U.K. hospitality for over 10 years, and with Nightingale, we will bring the perfect blend of skills and expertise to businesses like yours. Whether you need a relief cook for your school or sick cover at a care home, you can rest assured that Nightingale is here to ensure the people in your care are well catered for.
You can also be confident that our team members are properly screened with an enhanced DBS check, Food Safety Qualifications, Safeguarding awareness, and reference checks — all of which are provided to you before you make your booking.
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Our Services
Cooks for the Care Sector
We provide cooks for care homes, hospitals, and other care facilities across the UK. With options ranging from last-minute cover to ongoing support, we ensure the people in your care are always catered for.
Unlike most care agencies, our team members receive safeguarding training for vulnerable adults as part of our onboarding process. Whether you need a head cook or a catering assistant for a single shift or a long-term assignment, you can rely on the Nightingale Service to meet your needs.
Cooks for Schools & Nurseries
When catering for children, we understand the importance of providing great food for your students. If you ever encounter challenges with your kitchen rotas, our temporary cook service for schools offers instant relief. When working with vulnerable individuals, especially children, safeguarding is paramount.
That’s why all our school cooks are trained to Level 2 in Child Protection (Safeguarding).
Catering Assistants
Over the years, we’ve often heard that sometimes all you need is an assistant to support your cook. That’s where our catering assistants can step in, whether it’s in a care home or a school. What’s more, our catering assistants hold the same qualifications and training as our cooks, including food safety and safeguarding.
