473 cook jobs found

Care Home Cook - Fresh Homemade Food | Brampton We are looking for a caring and experienced Cook to join a friendly care home in Brampton, preparing fresh homemade meals for a small group of residents. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about creating nutritious, delicious food that supports the health and wellbeing of elderly residents. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook fresh homemade meals daily for residents Plan balanced menus tailored to dietary needs and preferences Cater for specialist diets including soft foods, diabetic-friendly, and low-salt meals Bake homemade cakes, desserts, and snacks Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation Ensure meals are enjoyable, comforting, and well-presented Requirements: Previous cooking experience, ideally in a care home, school, or similar setting Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for older adults Food Hygiene...

1. Food Preparation: A cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to recipes and customer preferences. This includes chopping ingredients, marinating meats, and assembling dishes. 2. Menu Planning: Cooks may be involved in menu planning, where they suggest new dishes, consider dietary restrictions, and ensure a well-rounded menu selection. 3. Cooking Techniques: Cooks are skilled in various cooking techniques such as baking, grilling, frying, and sautéing. They know how to use different kitchen equipment and appliances effectively. 4. Food Safety and Hygiene: Cooks adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. They handle food properly, store ingredients correctly, and ensure cleanliness in food preparation areas. 5. Collaboration: Cooks often work as part of a team in a professional kitchen. They collaborate with other kitchen staff, such as chefs and...

Cook / Chef - Join Our Team! Monday to Friday 7am - 1pm (Approx. 6 hours per day) £13.64 per hour Immingham We are looking for an experienced and reliable Cook / Chef to join our friendly team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing fresh, quality meals in a welcoming and supportive environment-without the pressure of evening or weekend work. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of meals to a high standard. Follow set menus and dietary guidelines where required. Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices at all times. Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, organised, and fully compliant with health & safety standards. Manage stock levels and report any shortages. Work efficiently to deliver meals on time each day. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Cook / Chef in a commercial kitchen is preferred. Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety. Ability to work independently and manage your workload...

Job Title: Cook – Leisure Café Location: Rutland Water LE15 8HD Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Job Type: Full-time, temp to perm We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at a busy and friendly leisure café. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in preparing high-quality food. Working Hours: * 5 days out of 7 * Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:30pm * Weekends: 7:30am – 5:00pm * Every other weekend off Key Responsibilities: * Preparing and cooking a variety of fresh meals to a high standard * Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen * Following food safety and hygiene regulations * Assisting with stock control and ordering supplies * Working as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations Requirements: * Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred * Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices * Ability to work efficiently under pressure * Reliable,...

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS TERM TIME ONLY AND YOU WILL ONLY BE PAID TERM TIME NOT IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of a local school and seeking a School Cook on a temporary part time basis. The role is to start ASAP. The working hours are Thursday and Friday, 8:00-2:00pm each day. The school is large school with excellent support. The pay scaled down in line with permanent salaries offered by the school. The key responsibilities for the role include: Ensuring a high-quality catering service is delivered to pupils, staff, and visitors to the school Preparing and serving food, assisting with menu planning, weekly bookwork, ordering supplies, and stock control Being involved in organizing theme days and other events to promote and develop the service Ensuring all staff duties and tasks are completed to the highest standard of hygiene, health, and safety in food production and service areas to comply with company policies and procedures Lead a small...

Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes. Hours for this role is around 7am-2pm, Monday to Friday ongoing in term time, with flexibility. This role offers flexible shifts, including a mix of days, evenings, and occasional weekends, with options to fit your schedule. These roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to manage your own workload while covering for staff absences, both short and long term. What We're Looking For: Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food A valid DBS (updated within the last 12 months) to work with vulnerable adults and children - but if you don't have one, we still want to hear from you! Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, and occasional weekendsWhy Apply?: Flexible hours that work around your schedule Competitive pay...

Here at Pertemps Network Catering, we are currently recruiting experienced Cooks & Chefs to wjoin our busy temporary team.  With clients based in around the Birmingham and West Midlands area we are keen to register Cooks & Chefs with Education & Care / Residential Home experience  We currently have live vacancies : Areas : Halesowen, Bournville, Solihull, and Chelmsley Wood  Hours: 10am - 6pm. (phone number removed)pm, (phone number removed)pm and 9 - 2pm  Role can include  Working byself or in some units with and managing a team  Preparing and cooking brakfasts, lunches and evening meals Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to all safety and hygiene regulations. Order and manage food supplies to ensure the availability of fresh and high-quality ingredients. Monitor food quality, portion control, and minimise waste. Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and report any issues for repair. Comply with health and safety regulations and food handling...

Chef – Nursing Homes in West London Pay Rate: £15 per hour Company: Tezlom Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible work? Tezlom is currently recruiting experienced Chefs to support nursing homes across West London on a bank (ad-hoc) basis The Role You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in nursing and care homes, ensuring all dietary requirements and food safety standards are met. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook meals in line with care home standards and residents’ needs * Cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. soft diets, allergies, cultural needs) * Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen * Follow all food safety and HACCP guidelines * Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Requirements * Previous experience as a Chef (ideally in a care home, hospital, or similar setting) * Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) * Knowledge of dietary...

Job Title: Care Home Chef Location: Lancaster Hours: Full time - 5 days out of 7 (including alternate weekends) Start Date: Immediate start available Job Purpose To plan, prepare and deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents in a 67‑bed residential care home, ensuring all meals meet individual dietary requirements, preferences and relevant health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, appetising meals for up to 67 residents, including breakfast, lunch and evening meals Plan menus that are nutritionally balanced, seasonal and compliant with care home standards Cater for special dietary needs (e.g. diabetes, allergies, vegetarian, puréed/soft diets) Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety in line with HACCP and Food Safety regulations Manage stock control, ordering and storage of food supplies to minimise waste Work collaboratively with care, nursing and management teams to ensure residents' needs are met...

Job Description: Job Title: Chef Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location: Kiddies Cabin Nursery, St Marks Hospital, St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, 37.5 Hours per week. Pay Rate: £ 13.60 an hour About the Trust We’re a community and mental health trust, providing a wide range of services to people of all ages living in Berkshire. And to do this, we employ approximately 5,000 staff who operate from our many sites as well as out in people’s homes and in various community settings. We're a CQC Outstanding trust and a leading provider of mental and physical health services. With a focus on safe, high quality patient care, supported by continuous improvement and excellent teamwork, we’ll deliver our vision to provide great care for all patients. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare nutritious and tasty meals for children aged 0-5 · Support menus that cater to various dietary requirements · Maintain a...

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Temporary Agency Chef to support our catering operation in Peterhead for a fixed two‑month period from July 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and delivering high‑quality meals while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards. This role is ideal for a flexible, skilled chef who can adapt quickly to an established kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present meals to a consistently high standard Work from set menus while accommodating dietary requirements and allergen controls Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with HACCP and Food Standards Scotland guidelines Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation, and portion control Work effectively as part of an existing catering team Follow all health & safety procedures and organisational policies Assist with basic kitchen administration as required (e.g. temperature checks, cleaning...

Bank Chef | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Methley - LS16 Spire Methley Park are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef/Cook to join the bank team, you will be expected to work in designated sections of the main kitchen, producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department - in line with our policies. Our catering team are responsible for providing exceptional food quality for our patients and staff based on our central corporate menu. Reporting to the Head Chef you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms. Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire...

Cooking Club Leader - Saturdays & Thursdays, South East Wales We are looking for a passionate and confident Cooking Club Leader to run fun and educational cooking sessions for children! Hours: Saturdays: Morning sessions Thursdays: 14:30 - 17:30 What you'll do: Lead engaging cooking sessions, teaching children essential cooking skills Ensure a safe, fun, and inclusive environment Organize and transport equipment to and from venues Requirements: Confidence in teaching and working with children Full UK driving license and access to a car Enthusiasm, reliability, and a love of cooking! This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young chefs while developing their independence and creativity in the kitchen. Apply today to join our team and make Saturday mornings (and Thursday afternoons) deliciously fun! Contact Ceri - (phone number removed) Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to...

Chef - Temp to Perm Opportunity (Warrington WA5) We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join our well‑established client on a temporary to permanent basis in Warrington (WA5). Location Warrington Thunderbolt Drive WA5 Shift Pattern Monday to Friday Pay Rate £13.67 per hour (PAYE) Contract Temporary to Permanent Key Responsibilities Support cooks and front‑of‑house service staff. Deliver breakfast service and prepare/serve afternoon cakes and desserts. Produce and serve meals during your shift. Complete general prep work for upcoming shifts. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen area. Restock fridges, counters, and food displays. Set up and serve food from the counter. Provide excellent customer service.Skills & Experience Required Passion for providing high-quality service. Previous experience working as a chef. Strong time‑management skills. Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive. Excellent understanding of food safety and maintaining a...

Aspired Talent are looking for Production Operatives for our client in Liverpool, L33 PLEASE CHECK THIS POSTCODE, IT WOULD BE OF YOUR ADVANTAGE IF YOU DRIVE AS THE LAST BUS STOP IS A 30 MINUTE WALK TO SITE. Are you passionate about precision, quality, and teamwork? Do you want to play a vital role in producing high-quality food products that customers love? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Machine Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our production process—setting up and operating machinery, working closely with the production team, and ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety. You’ll be a key player in maintaining smooth, efficient production, with a sharp eye on food safety, allergen control, and health and safety regulations. Working Hours: Morning shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Afternoon shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM What You’ll Do: Set up and operate machinery and equipment, including metal detectors, to pack our delicious...

Job Description: Job Title: Chef Trust: Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Pinderfields General Hospital Pay rate: £13.60 - £22.99 Hours / Shifts: 37.5hrs/week 5 days over 7 Are you a qualified Chef? Do you like working as part of a team? If you answered yes then NHS Professionals would love to hear from you! We have a temporary opportunity available for a Chef at Pinderfields General Hospital. Chefs and cooks are responsible for cooking food in NHS hospitals and other services, making sure our patients and staff have highly nutritious, high-quality food. The food must meet patients' medical and cultural needs including, for example, gluten free, low fat, soft food, halal, and vegetarian. Your duties will include but are not limited to: · Planning meals and menus · Preparing food · Using kitchen equipment such as mixers · Storing food correctly · Making sure as little as possible is wasted · Supervising kitchen assistants Skills required: · Food Hygiene...

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Chef De Partie for our client based in Sheffield. As a Chef De Partie your working hours and days are: Weekend work 07:30- 15:30 The rate of pay as a Chef De Partie is: £16p/h Duties and responsibilities as a Chef De Partie are: Cooking and preparing dishes Being responsible for health and safety Being responsible for food hygiene practices  Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines The ideal candidate for a Chef De Partie would need: Food Hygiene Level 2 (must have) Experience as a Chef De Partie Be able to stay calm under pressure A good eye for detail/ presentation Own knives and own whites If this role as a Chef De Partie is for you then please APPLY NOW or contact Peggy on About KPI Recruiting. We are a leading recruitment agency led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professionals. We...

Site Manager 12 month contract £52 per hour Cork - 4 days per week Are you an experienced Site Manager who has experience working within the Mechanical Piping sector? Are you looking to work internationally? If so, please read on... Duties & Responsibilities: *Ensure company EHS procedures are being followed. *Ensure the labour carrying out the works on site are competent and have the relevant training for the work they are undertaking. *Support EHS manager with Toolbox talks to direct & subcontract installation teams. *Time management of the labour engaged on site. *Ensuring installations are installed correctly to the relevant sprinkler system standard. *Drive productivity to ensure we meet contractual milestone dates and programme deadlines. *Coordinate and review construction drawings, specifications and work requirements. *Liaise with internal and external departments to offer solutions and resolutions to project issues. Escalate to Contract Manager if necessary....

Join Our Team as a Chef! We are currently recruiting for a Temporay Chef for our Client based on the outskirts of Carnforth. There is potential for ongoing shifts. The role is to work in an Outdoor Centre. You will be responsible for cooking Breakfasts and Dinners from a set menu for up to 100 People, the menu is the same except for dietary requirements. You will not be responsible for Stock Ordering, you will be working alongside a Catering Assistant. There is free parking and you will be working straight Shifts Position Details: Date: From the 6th May until at least the 31st May Hours are;10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, 07:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 7am to 7pm Pay Rate: £18.00 per hourKey Responsibilities: As a Chef, you will: Collaborate with the Catering Supervisor to plan and deliver innovative, cost-effective food services. Prepare meals that meet dietary requirements while monitoring food quality and portion control. Uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas,...

gency Support Worker - Aylesbury This role is not suitable for anyone looking for sponsorship Vibe Care Agency are seeking experienced support workers to support adults with learning disabilities & autism. You would need previous experience with a good knowledge and understanding of Autism and Learning Disabilities working in supported living services. We are looking for individuals who want to make a real and positive impact on people's lives, where every day is different. The role involves supporting with person care (where required), assisting with daily tasks like cooking/cleaning, daily activities, accessing the community and promoting independence & inclusion. We offer various shifts including early, lates, long days, mid-shifts and nights spread across a 7-day period. Ideally we'd need you to have a Child & Adult DBS on the the update service & able to driver with access to your own car. This role offers ad-hoc shifts to fit around any commitments you...