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Start with an honest brief
Describe the role, the pay, the hours, the housing and the conditions truthfully. Candidates who know what they are coming to stay longer.
02
Assess cooking skills, not just CVs
- Review CV, certificates and work history
- Practical video interviews on hygiene, HACCP and high-volume production
- Reference checks with previous employers
- A trial-shift assessment where possible
03
Recruit ethically
- Candidates never pay a recruitment fee — the employer pays
- A written contract before travel, in a language the employee understands
- The employee keeps their own passport
- Outside the EU, use only licensed agencies in the candidate's home country
04
Follow up after arrival
The first weeks decide whether a hire works. Check in early, listen to both sides, and agree a replacement plan in advance.