10 Cooks jobs in the United Kingdom

Agency School Cooks - Stockport

Blue Arrow are recruiting for a large number of cooks to join our busy pool of catering staff in anticipation of the busy return to work after the summer break

14p/h to 15p/h - dependent on chef level, job roles, shifts and experience. Each job assignment and pay rates will be discussed prior to booking.

Shifts: Monday - Friday between 8am - 2pm, minimum 6 hrs per day.

Why Apply & Benefits to joining Blue Arrow:
Blue Arrow is a Nationwide Agency based throughout the UK we have branches in all locations work is always on offer. A lot of our chefs who are registered with us enjoy working for Blue Arrow due to the flexibility around shifts, and we can offer both ongoing and short-term assignments. Another great reason is that you get paid a great hourly salary along with every hour worked, Some of our chefs have gained permanent roles with their perfect companies due to working in ongoing assignments and then offered permanent contracts. Most importantly you are paid on time and on a weekly basis.

* Great pay rates and weekly pay
* your very own App and portal to accept shifts on the go, and submit timesheets
* Dedicated consultant
* Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments.
* Mixtures of shifts.
* PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED
* ongoing work in majority of our clients
* Company pension scheme

Requirements and skills:
* Previous experience as a chef, at least up to chef de partie.
* Great communication and team work skills
* Level 2 food hygiene certificate (ideal but not essential as we can provide this at a cost)
* Passion for food
* Ability to work under pressure
* Own chef whites
* An in date Enhanced DBS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ideally on the new updated service, this will allow you to work within Schools. We can provide this at a cost.

So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY today and call Blue Arrow Manchester on (phone number removed) to get your registration under way.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

• Prepare and cook lunch for the students.
• Oversee food production and cooking
• Maintain a clean and organisedkitchen, adhering to all safety and hygiene regulations.
• Order and manage food supplies to ensure the availability of fresh and high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Adapt menus to accommodate special dietary needs and allergies.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and minimisewaste.
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and report any issues for repair.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and food handling standards.

• GNVQ / NVQ LEVEL 2/3
• Food Hygiene & Food Allergen

• Competitive salary.
• Regular working hours from Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and nutrition of students.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Agency School Cooks - Stockport

Blue Arrow are recruiting for a large number of cooks to join our busy pool of catering staff in anticipation of the busy return to work after the summer break

14p/h to 15p/h - dependent on chef level, job roles, shifts and experience. Each job assignment and pay rates will be discussed prior to booking.

Shifts: Monday - Friday between 8am - 2pm, minimum 6 hrs per day.

Why Apply & Benefits to joining Blue Arrow:
Blue Arrow is a Nationwide Agency based throughout the UK we have branches in all locations work is always on offer. A lot of our chefs who are registered with us enjoy working for Blue Arrow due to the flexibility around shifts, and we can offer both ongoing and short-term assignments. Another great reason is that you get paid a great hourly salary along with every hour worked, Some of our chefs have gained permanent roles with their perfect companies due to working in ongoing assignments and then offered permanent contracts. Most importantly you are paid on time and on a weekly basis.

* Great pay rates and weekly pay
* your very own App and portal to accept shifts on the go, and submit timesheets
* Dedicated consultant
* Chance to gain more hours around current jobs and commitments.
* Mixtures of shifts.
* PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED
* ongoing work in majority of our clients
* Company pension scheme

Requirements and skills:
* Previous experience as a chef, at least up to chef de partie.
* Great communication and team work skills
* Level 2 food hygiene certificate (ideal but not essential as we can provide this at a cost)
* Passion for food
* Ability to work under pressure
* Own chef whites
* An in date Enhanced DBS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ideally on the new updated service, this will allow you to work within Schools. We can provide this at a cost.

So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY today and call Blue Arrow Manchester on (phone number removed) to get your registration under way.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

• Prepare and cook lunch for the students.
• Oversee food production and cooking
• Maintain a clean and organisedkitchen, adhering to all safety and hygiene regulations.
• Order and manage food supplies to ensure the availability of fresh and high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Adapt menus to accommodate special dietary needs and allergies.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and minimisewaste.
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and report any issues for repair.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and food handling standards.

• GNVQ / NVQ LEVEL 2/3
• Food Hygiene & Food Allergen

• Competitive salary.
• Regular working hours from Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and nutrition of students.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Part-Time Care Home Cooks (x2) – Cedars House, Barnet

Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire
Hours: 21 hours per week across 7 days (including weekends) – 7:00am start
Salary: £12.82 per hour

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving balanced, home-cooked meals with variety and choice.
Maintaining consistently high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
Managing stock, food orders, and expenditure within budget.
Supervising the Kitchen Assistant and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Engaging with residents to review satisfaction and gather feedback on meals.
Ensuring compliance with CareTech policies, food safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in catering or a similar role (desirable but not essential – full training provided).
Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and care.
A respectful and caring attitude towards residents.

Rewards & Benefits

£250 Recommend a Friend Bonus
Up to 28 days holiday
Free DBS check
Stakeholder pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to a wide range of free online courses for personal and career development
Annual Employee Awards Evening & Recognition Schemes
CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

About Us

The CareTech Group, established in 1994, is one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist social care services, supporting over 5,000 adults across 300+ services nationwide.

We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader” employer, committed to delivering outstanding care and empowering people to live fulfilling lives.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (provided by the employer).
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies.

Part-Time Care Home Cooks (x2) – Cedars House, Barnet

Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire
Hours: 21 hours per week across 7 days (including weekends) – 7:00am start
Salary: £12.82 per hour

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving balanced, home-cooked meals with variety and choice.
Maintaining consistently high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
Managing stock, food orders, and expenditure within budget.
Supervising the Kitchen Assistant and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Engaging with residents to review satisfaction and gather feedback on meals.
Ensuring compliance with CareTech policies, food safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in catering or a similar role (desirable but not essential – full training provided).
Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and care.
A respectful and caring attitude towards residents.

Rewards & Benefits

£250 Recommend a Friend Bonus
Up to 28 days holiday
Free DBS check
Stakeholder pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to a wide range of free online courses for personal and career development
Annual Employee Awards Evening & Recognition Schemes
CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

About Us

The CareTech Group, established in 1994, is one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist social care services, supporting over 5,000 adults across 300+ services nationwide.

We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader” employer, committed to delivering outstanding care and empowering people to live fulfilling lives.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (provided by the employer).
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies.

DBS Chefs & cooks all levels -Nottinghamshire

Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Environments: Schools Care & nursing homes retirement villages and nurseries
Contract type: Temporary ongoing
Hourly rate : £17p/h to £20p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environment

We are currently looking to recruit several Enhanced DBS Chefs and Cooks in and around Nottinghamshire, working within Care homes, retirement villages, schools & nurseries. You will be required to help and support with any sickness, short term and long term, both full time and Part time positions are available.

PLEASE NOTE: To be able to work within this environment you must have enhanced DBS covering adult, child or adult & child workforce, within the last 12 months or on the update service.

If you don't have a DBS, you must be willing to go through all the required checks with us to be provided with one. (This will be at a cost)

Why Apply?

• Great pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant
• Flexibility in your working environment
• Flexibility in your working days and time, majority of shifts are Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.
• Your very own App and portal to accept shifts on the go, and submit timesheets
• Weekly pay
• Company pension scheme
• Even though a lot of your roles will be on a temporary basis, these can quite easily lead to permanent work for the right candidates.

Main Duties

• Work within as part of a team
• Putting away stock and deliveries.
• Food orders, dependant on the role you are placed into i.e head chef/chef manager.
• Preparation of food
• Preparation of food including variety in diets which included texture diets, blended meals, and modified meals.
• Prepping/tidying areas of the kitchen including pot washing.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements
• Cooking nutritious food within requirements
• Ensure a clean as you go policy is being operated at all times
• Possibly serving food and/or operating a till

Requirements and skills:

• Previous experience as a chef
• Flexibility in shift patterns including weekends
• Great communication and team work skills
• Level 2 food hygiene certificate dated within the last 3 years. (ideal but not essential as training is provided)
• Level 2 Health and Safety Certificate (ideal but not essential as training is provided)
• Passion for food
• Available to cover ad hoc last minute sickness requests for our clients this can be on the same day.
• Experience with the IDDSI framework to prepare and cook texture diets
• Ability to work under pressure
• Due to certain locations a full UK driving license is required along with own access to a vehicle
• A DBS (essential - as mentioned above)

Working Hours: You can choose your working rota each week, the working hours will vary from site to site and may result in more/less work depending on your flexibility. If you are working within schools or nurseries you shift times will be anything from 7/8am until 2/3pm. For any care homes or Nursing homes the times will be from 6/7am starts until around 4/5pm.

The working environment : Due to the various types of sites we cover your working environment will change from site to site. We will look to place you in the most comfortable environments for you. We supply to contract catering sites, Schools, Prisons, Care homes, hotels, and events etc.

The Commute: If you're limited to public transport, we'll only send you to places that have public transport links and provide you with all the information you will need to get there.

So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY. To book your Id check and a meeting with one of our teams, to finalise the registration process. The registration can take less than 7 minutes.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – Maternity Cover – Immediate Start – Greenwich – £200 to £50 per day

***Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – Greenwich
***Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – Maternity Cover
***Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – Immediate Start
***Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – Suitable for Experienced Teachers

Are you a passionate and dedicated Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher?

Do you want to inspire students and foster culinary skills in a supportive and ambitious secondary school?

If so, this Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – The Role
A secondary school in Greenwich is seeking a talented Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher to join their team immediately on a maternity cover basis. This full-time role will involve teaching KS3 and KS4 classes (AQA exam board) , planning and delivering engaging lessons, and supporting students to develop practical and theoretical skills in food preparation and nutrition.

Salary: £200 – £35 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher – The School
This 11–16 secondary school in Greenwich has a strong reputation for its food education and student achievement. The department is well-resourced and supported by a dedicated leadership team who value innovation and collaboration.

If you’re passionate about Food Preparation & Nutrition and inspiring the next generation, APPLY NOW .