549 cook jobs found

We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on Canteen Cook to support a simple, structured food service environment. The role involves heating and preparing pre‑made food items, basic food prep, portioning, plating, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen area. No scratch cooking is required. You’ll follow set menus, work to timed cooking schedules, and ensure consistent quality and safe food handling throughout service. The role suits someone with experience in school kitchens, care homes, canteens, or food production environments where tasks are repetitive, process‑driven, and focused on delivering straightforward meals efficiently. Key responsibilities include: * Heating pies and other pre‑prepared items to specification * Basic food preparation and portioning * Supporting service flow during busy periods * Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards * Following clear instructions and working within a structured routine Ideal...

Agency Cook Opportunities - Flexible Shifts Across Multiple Locations £14-£17 per hour | Weekly Pay | Work-Life Balance Are you an experienced Cook or Chef looking for flexible work and the chance to explore different kitchens? We're recruiting Temporary Cooks to join our agency team, with assignments available in healthcare settings, hospitals, schools, and contract catering sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your culinary skills in a variety of environments, whether you want to work full time, part time or just your days off. Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience as a Cook or Chef (healthcare, education, or contract catering preferred) Preparing and cooking fresh dishes to the highest standard Understanding of working to specific nutritional, dietary and allergy requirements Availability for full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts Reliability and commitment are essential Ability to work independently or as part of a team Enhanced DBS certificate...

Batch Cook – Large Warehouse Canteen Location: Large Warehouse Canteen Role: Batch Cook / Canteen Cook Hours: 06:00–15:00 weekend shifts The Role We are looking for an experienced and reliable Batch Cook to work in a busy warehouse canteen, preparing and serving breakfast and lunch for employees. Ideally, we would like the same cook to cover all shifts, allowing them to become familiar with the kitchen, equipment, stock locations, menus and service requirements, without the need for repeated training. Shift Requirements Friday 28th – 06:30–15:00 * Shadow the existing cook on site. * Become familiar with the kitchen layout, equipment and procedures. * Understand where all ingredients, stock and equipment are kept. * Prepare for the weekend service. Weekend cover – 06:00–15:00: * Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th * Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th * Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th The successful candidate will ideally be available for all of the above shifts. Key...

We are recruiting for an experienced Cook/Kitchen Assistant to work on a temporary basis 2-4 weeks (possibly could be for a bit longer). This role is working within a staff canteen of a manufacturing company based in Southend on Sea, Essex so you would be preferable if you are locally based. Monday to Friday 8.15am-4pm You will need to have: * Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and at least 1 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen environment * Have a basic understanding of COSHH and HACCP Duties to include: * Assist in the Provision, Preparation and Cooking of food for up to 80 staff across 2 sittings, twice per day within a small kitchen environment using a variety of cooking methods (Grilling, Baking, Roasting, Boiling, Frying), techniques and processes following best practice and adhering to Environmental Health guidelines. * Upholding food quality standards set by the Head Chef/Supervisor * Can follow recipes, instructions and spec sheets to help...

Join a friendly and professional catering team, preparing quality meals in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for an experienced Chef or Cook seeking consistent weekend work with early finishes. Cook Manston, Ramsgate Salary £15.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday | 06:00-14:00 Our client is seeking an experienced and reliable Chef/Cook to join their catering team on a weekend-only basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing fresh food, working in a structured kitchen environment, and maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. The Role As Chef/Cook, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and ensuring meals are prepared and served efficiently. Key Responsibilities * Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard * Assisting with menu preparation and food presentation * Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards * Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and organisation * Monitoring stock levels...

Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Assistant Cook to join their kitchen team for approximately 20-30 hours per week (to include some evenings and weekends). Key Responsibilities: * Support kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, and events * Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety * Follow all health and safety and food hygiene regulations What We're Looking For: * Previous experience in a kitchen environment (preferred but not essential) * Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and events * Relevant food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain) * Will require own transportation due to remote location * Have a can-do attitude with a friendly and approachable personality Interested? Apply now to join a dynamic team where your skills and dedication will make a difference! "In line with our commitment to the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit, no recruitment fees or costs will be charged for your application...

Create appetizing dishes, balance seasonal ingredients, and set portion sizes. Kitchen Management: Supervise kitchen staff, organize duty rosters, and train team members. Inventory & Budgeting: Order raw materials, track stock levels, and control food costs. Quality & Safety: Enforce strict hygiene standards, inspect food freshness, and check plate presentation. Prep ingredients and cook menu items using various techniques. Coordinate workflow between line cooks and servers. Monitor equipment functionality and request maintenance.Handle special dietary requests and customer feedback

Prep ingredients and cook menu items using various techniques. Coordinate workflow between line cooks and servers. Monitor equipment functionality and request maintenance. Handle special dietary requests and customer feedback

Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present hot and cold dishes to match established recipes and high culinary standards. Menu Planning: Design creative, balanced, and seasonal menus while managing food costs and budgets. Kitchen Management: Control inventory, inspect food freshness, order raw materials, and minimize kitchen waste.Staff Supervision: Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen workers while leading the team smoothly through service. Safety & Hygiene: Enforce strict sanitation, health codes, and food safety regulations like HACCP. Team Coordination: Communicate clearly with front-of-house and wait staff regarding daily specials, guest allergies, and special requests

Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present hot and cold dishes to match established recipes and high culinary standards. Menu Planning: Design creative, balanced, and seasonal menus while managing food costs and budgets. Kitchen Management: Control inventory, inspect food freshness, order raw materials, and minimize kitchen waste.Staff Supervision: Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen workers while leading the team smoothly through service. Safety & Hygiene: Enforce strict sanitation, health codes, and food safety regulations like HACCP. Team Coordination: Communicate clearly with front-of-house and wait staff regarding daily specials, guest allergies, and special requests

Job Title: Meat Cook & Cutting Operative - handling pork, cutting pork and using machinery  Location: Tamworth Pay Rate: £14.36 per hour Shifts: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:30 and 14:00 - 22:30 rotating) Experience: 12 months previous experience in a similar environment required Development: Temp to Perm opportunities available Assist Resourcing are looking for Production Operatives in Tamworth to work with our client, who is is a crisp and popcorn manufacturer. You will be required to be on your feet for your 8 hour shift and you must have previous experience.  Employee Benefits: Competitive Salary: £14.36 per hour Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings Professional Development: Full site induction Shifts: Regular, ongoing shiftsRoles & Responsibilities: Effective output of the cooking & cutting equipment Dicing Pork Quality checking products Completing paperwork and cleaning down...

School Catering Assistant Required in Manchester Days: Monday to Friday (term time only) Hours:  10am-2pm (hours may vary) Are you an experienced Catering Assistant looking for your next challenge? The Supply Register are proud to be working as a managed provider on behalf of St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. We are recruiting for this exclusive role and are looking for an experienced, passionate and friendly individual who has experience of working in a catering or busy kitchen environment. This school are looking for somebody who has a can do attitude and will work enthusiastically to provide exceptional, wholesome and delicious meals to every child. Responsibilities Support with food preparation, serving, washing up and cleaning.  Work to the highest standards of food safety and follow HSE requirements. Ensure food is prepared with regard and attention to special dietary requirements and allergies. Support the cook with recipe costing, stock control and record...

Are you an experienced Handyperson or Fabric Engineer looking for an immediate-start opportunity? A leading Facilities Management organisation is seeking a multi-skilled individual to support general building maintenance within a secure, operational environment, with potential for the role to become permanent. The Role As the Handyperson / Fabric Engineer, you’ll: Carry out planned and reactive building fabric maintenance. Complete general repairs and handyperson tasks across the site. Undertake basic joinery and building maintenance where required. Support a variety of maintenance tasks outside of your core trade. Work alongside electrical, mechanical and other FM trades. Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance. You To be successful, you’ll bring: Previous handyperson, fabric maintenance or general building maintenance experience. A broad, multi-skilled approach rather than specialising solely in one trade. Joinery experience would be advantageous...

Are you a qualified Mechanical Plumber looking for an immediate-start opportunity? A leading Facilities Management organisation is seeking a Mechanical Plumber to support maintenance services within a secure, operational environment, with potential for the role to become permanent. The Role As the Mechanical Plumber, you’ll: Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance. Complete light mechanical and general plumbing works. Support HVAC and air conditioning systems where required. Diagnose faults and complete repairs across building services. Work alongside other skilled trades across the site. Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance. You To be successful, you’ll bring: NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent. Commercial plumbing and maintenance experience. Knowledge of HVAC and air conditioning systems. Current Legionella/L8 awareness or relevant certification. A flexible, multi-skilled approach to building maintenance. A current DBS would...

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for an immediate-start opportunity? A leading Facilities team is seeking an Electrician in the East Midlands on a temporary basis, with the potential to move into a permanent position. The Role As the Electrician, you’ll: Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs and installation work across the site. Complete work in accordance with JIB standards and current electrical regulations. Support planned and reactive FM maintenance requirements. Work alongside other skilled trades within the on-site maintenance team. Follow site-specific health, safety and security procedures. Support operations across both landside and controlled areas where required. You To be successful in the role of Electrician, you’ll bring: Fully qualified Electrician status. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Relevant JIB qualification/standard. Previous commercial or FM maintenance experience. Strong awareness of health and safety requirements. Ability to...

Tennial Personnel are recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Chef to join a friendly, community-focused country pub based in Framsden. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with the potential for a permanent position and progression opportunities for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and experienced cook or chef looking for a role where they can have a genuine influence on the kitchen and help shape its future. The successful candidate will take an active role in developing and improving the menu, introducing new ideas, creating fresh dishes and putting their own stamp on the food offering, while continuing to deliver quality, wholesome pub classics. The role would suit someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working independently and wants the opportunity to bring their own creativity and ideas to a welcoming country pub. Hours & Pay: Approximately 25 hours per week Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook...

Position: School Catering Manager Contract Type: Temporary, Part Time Hours: 8/9am - 2pm (approx. 30 hours per week - term time only) Pay: £13.50-£15 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Chigwell, Essex Please be aware we may also have other available roles across Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Havering and surrounding areas Are you an experienced catering professional looking for a rewarding role in a school environment? We're seeking a School Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our busy school kitchen. You'll be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for students and staff, managing a small team, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, and ensuring a smooth and efficient catering service. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and serve healthy, high-quality meals Supervise and support kitchen staff Manage stock levels, food orders and budgets Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety Keep accurate compliance and...

Chef de partie Contract type: Temporary Pay Rate: £17hr Shift type: 7AM - 15:00PM Assignment date: 02/09/2026 - 18/09/2026 Location:Bath, BA2 8PA Located in a Secondary and Sixth Form site. Involved in mobilising and starting a new school. Candidates must be able to get stuck in and support with mobilisation. This will be a mix of managing people and getting the site up and running. As a Chef de partie you will be working all hands on deck and doing the responsibilities below; - Prep and stock the designated section before service - Cook and plate menu items accuratelu during service - manage station inventory and minimize food waste - train and oversee commis chefs or kitchen assistants - Maintain strict kitchen hygiene and safety standards Requirements for this role: - Enhanced DBS - can accept personal Enhanced DBS that have been done in the past 30 days and are on the updated services. - Safeguarding children - KCSIE training - Level 3 food safety...

Mobile Cleaning Supervisor - South of England - £15.00ph 40 Hours Per Week | 1-Month Contract | Multiple Sites We're recruiting for an experienced Mobile Cleaning Supervisor to support a busy student accommodation cleaning programme across the South of England. This is a temporary role for approximately one month, offering 40 hours of work per week across multiple locations. Due to the mobile nature of the position, you must be comfortable travelling between sites. What's in it for you? £16.81 per hour inclusive of holiday pay 40 hours per week Approximately 1 month of work Weekly pay Varied mobile role across multiple sites Opportunity for further temporary assignments through Platinum Recruitment Recommend a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 Key Responsibilities As a Mobile Cleaning Supervisor, you'll oversee cleaning operations across student accommodation sites throughout the South of England, including: Southampton - Hamwic Hall, Cook Street, SO14 1YA Bristol -...

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation that provides supported housing and living services to vulnerable adults suffering from mental health conditions and homelessness. Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the South East London area at a service that provides support to individuals with complex and multiple needs, including mental health and substance misuse. * 45 hours per week * Monday - Sunday (rota basis) * Shifts: 08:00 – 18:00, there is a requirement to work every other weekend * Temporary: approx. 2-3 months * £16.59 per hour (£14.80 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay) This is an excellent opportunity to support adults with complex needs on their pathway to independence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Hold a caseload of key clients and work with them to develop an agreed, person-centred support plan * Support and encourage residents to engage in social, educational, and leisure activities * Assist and encourage...