Reliable Chef Recruitment for Care and Education
Finding dependable chefs for care homes, schools, and nurseries can be a challenge.
At Nightingale Chefs, we specialise in providing skilled, DBS-checked chefs for settings where safety, nutrition, and consistency matter most. Our mission is to connect you with professionals who ensure every meal supports health, learning, and wellbeing.
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Here are the benefits...
Introducing Recruitment as a Service (RaaS)
Recruiting staff for your kitchen shouldn' t be a headache- nor should it cost a fortune. We have flipped recruitment agency fees on it's head and deliver an innovative solution to your business at a fraction of the price.
Live Job Listings
Your vacancy is featured on our website and shared directly with our private database of vetted chefs — all candidate profiles are updated within the last 12 months to ensure relevance and reliability.
Widespread Job Board Coverage
We post your vacancy across all major UK hospitality job boards, covering advertising costs on your behalf. You get maximum visibility without any additional fees or admin work.
A Tech Led Process
Our streamlined process combines smart technology with hands-on support. From candidate communications to onboarding, we use automation and digital tools to speed up hiring while keeping quality high.
Tap Into our Network
We’re constantly speaking with chefs and hospitality professionals. As a subscriber, you gain direct access to our active and growing talent pool — meaning faster, more relevant applications.
Social Media & SMS Marketing
We push your role out on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, plus send targeted SMS job alerts to our database — helping your vacancy reach the right chefs fast, even if they’re not actively searching.
Weekly eShots to Candidates
Your role will feature in our branded weekly emails sent to chefs actively looking for their next move. It’s the perfect way to stay front-of-mind with top talent.
Pricing
Chef recruitment- without breaking the bank