ESTABLISHED 2008
Hire Temporary Staff for schools & Universities
Discover talented temporary staff with Arc Hospitality Recruitment, a trusted staffing agency, supplying the right staff in secure sites, for smooth operations and your peace of mind.
Your Trusted Partner for School Staffing Solutions
We provide a ready-made workforce of trusted temporary staff, which we call our team members, to businesses across the UK: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our rigorous recruitment and screening process ensures that every team member meets the highest industry standards, giving our clients total confidence in the security and integrity of their workforce.
We understand the gravity of entrusting a recruitment agency to deliver staff to schools, which is why compliance is at the heart of what we do. We specialise in delivering highly vetted team members for eduction sites across the UK, including:
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Nurseries
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Schools
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Colleges
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Universities
We take pride in our commitment to excellence and going above and beyond to meet all the regulatory and safeguarding requirements, including DBS-checked staff.
Client Feedback
"Michael has consistently provided quality chefs throughout the year, even with last-minute requests. Not only does he provide CDP chefs, we have seen lead chefs become part of our culinary team. He is hands-on and proactive with our bookings - providing a great service to us"
Our Roles
All your staffing needs covered. If we don’t have them, we’ll find them. Explore some of our most popular roles.
Serving drinks with speed, skill, and exceptional customer service.
Delivering exceptional table service to guests with high levels of professionalism.
Crafting delicious dishes with precision, passion, and efficiency.
Providing vital support to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality service.
Providing next-level service to ensure unforgettable experiences for guests.
Leading our teams to deliver a seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
Explore the full range of roles on offer.
Training Our Workforce
We are proud to partner with Flow Learning, the world’s leading hospitality training platform, to deliver high-quality, consistent, and engaging training to our entire workforce. As part of our commitment to excellence and compliance within the industry, all new team members are enrolled in a comprehensive initial training programme through this platform.
This onboarding process includes a series of essential modules designed to equip staff with the knowledge and confidence they need to perform their roles effectively and safely. Specifically, our team members are required to complete the following key certifications:
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Level 2 Food Safety – covering best practices in food safety and hygiene standards
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Health and Safety Level 2 - providing a solid understanding of workplace safety—covering risk assessment, accident prevention, and legal responsibilities.
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Food Allergens – focused on allergen awareness, legal responsibilities, and guest safety
These interactive, online modules are designed to be engaging and accessible. Each course includes practical scenarios and informative content, followed by short quizzes to reinforce learning. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded an official certificate, confirming they have met the required standard.
In school settings, this training takes on even greater significance. Children are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illnesses and allergic reactions, making it essential that all catering staff are thoroughly trained in safe food handling and allergen management. Our commitment to rigorous training helps ensure that school meals are not only nutritious and delicious, but also safe for every child—giving parents, staff, and students peace of mind.
Proudly Delivering the Highest Standards of compliance
We deliver the highest standards of compliance in our industry, which is why we are entrusted to provide staffing solutions to many schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
As part of our watertight compliance process, we complete our right-to-work checks with TrustID, a UK government-approved identity service provider (IDSP). Through their digital platform, within minutes, they can:
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Quickly and securely assess and confirm the authenticity of identity documents
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Check against a national fraud database to verify the identity is not known to be stolen or false
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Provide a full status report, including any work restrictions
To further enhance our compliance, our Head of Payroll and Compliance, Ginny Verdon, a member of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) authorises all new hires in line with the rigid processes established by our ISO 9001 management system. These checks take place not only considering all legalities but also taking into account an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all our client SLAs, therefore ensuring contractual compliance.
Our Clients
Trust us to become your Managed Service Provider, becoming an extended part of your in-house recruitment, staffing, and payroll team, allowing your team to concentrate on those bigger projects.
Managed Service
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Top-up staffing gives you the maximum amount of flexibility as you’ll only pay for the hours our team members work. It’s perfect for last-minute event changes, fluctuating client demands, and large-scale event days.
Top-Up Staffing
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We place a great level of importance on our client account management, adding value through our high standards and dedicated teams.
Our Back of House Team
Four former industry-leading chefs lead our dedicated Back of House team and play a pivotal role in delivering tailored staffing solutions to businesses.
By leveraging their expertise, we ensure that our clients receive staff who not only meet technical expectations but also seamlessly integrate into their teams, driving operational efficiency and enhancing the guests’ culinary experience.
Our Accreditations
We're proud to have accreditations which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence.
Being accredited means that we are continually held to account by the leading regulatory bodies, such as ISO, through robust auditing processes, ensuring that our operations remain transparent, efficient and compliant with industry best practies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can schools hire temporary hospitality staff?
Yes. Schools can hire temporary hospitality staff to support catering and day-to-day operations when additional resource is needed. Arc provides trained and vetted temporary staff to schools, nurseries, colleges and universities across the UK.
What types of temporary staff can you provide to schools and universities?
Arc supplies a range of hospitality and catering professionals, including chefs, kitchen staff, waiting staff, bar staff, managers and supervisors. Staffing can be tailored to the requirements of each education site.
Can you provide temporary chefs for schools and universities?
Yes. Arc provides temporary chefs and kitchen professionals for education environments. This can help schools, colleges and universities maintain catering operations when they experience staff shortages, increased demand or unexpected absences.
Are temporary staff DBS checked before working in schools?
Yes. Arc provides DBS-checked staff for education sites as part of its commitment to safeguarding and compliance. Additional checks and requirements can be considered according to the specific needs of the school, college or university.
How does Arc manage safeguarding when supplying staff to schools?
Safeguarding is a key consideration when supplying temporary workers to education environments. Arc has rigorous recruitment and screening processes and provides DBS-checked staff for education sites, helping clients meet their safeguarding and workforce requirements.
Can universities use temporary hospitality staff during busy periods?
Yes. Universities can use temporary hospitality staff to provide additional support during periods of increased demand. Arc can supply flexible teams to help universities maintain catering and hospitality services when staffing requirements change.
Can temporary staff cover sickness and unexpected staff shortages?
Yes. Temporary staffing can provide additional cover when schools, colleges or universities experience unexpected absences or staffing shortages. Arc's flexible workforce can help education sites maintain their services without relying solely on permanent recruitment.
Can education providers use temporary staff for the whole academic year?
Yes. Temporary staffing doesn't have to be limited to individual shifts. Arc can provide ongoing staffing support where an education provider has recurring requirements, helping schools and universities build a flexible workforce around their operational needs.
How quickly can a school or university get temporary staff?
Arc provides a flexible staffing service designed to respond to changing workforce requirements, including last-minute requests. The availability of suitable staff depends on the role, location, number of workers required and timing of the request.
What training do Arc's temporary education staff receive?
Arc's team members complete an initial training programme covering areas including Level 2 Food Safety, Health and Safety and Food Allergen awareness. This helps ensure staff have the knowledge required to work safely and professionally in hospitality environments.
Can schools use temporary staff without committing to permanent recruitment?
Yes. Temporary staffing gives schools, colleges and universities a flexible alternative when they need additional workforce capacity without immediately making a permanent hire. Staff can be used for short-term requirements or as part of a longer-term workforce strategy.
Why should schools and universities use a specialist staffing agency?
Education providers have specific safeguarding, compliance and operational requirements when bringing temporary workers on site. Working with a specialist staffing agency can reduce the administrative burden of recruitment and provide access to a pool of screened, trained and compliant temporary hospitality professionals.