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502 available cooks in the UK ready to work

John G.

Chef

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

"Highly motivated professional with experience in managing kitchen staff, menu development and cost c…"

Chef

Feb '25-Oct '25

Kitchen Team Leader

Dec '24-Feb '25

jitendra B.

Cook

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

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Recently active

"I’m a dedicated Cook with over five years of experience in diverse culinary settings, from high-volu…"

Cook

Oct '22-Nov '25

Cook

May '22-Aug '22

Business Presentations

Electroplating

Strong Work Ethic

Samantha S.

Chef

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I am an experienced chef with diverse culinary skills and certifications, seeking a full-time role i…"

Chef

Sept '24-May '25

Chef

Sept '23-Mar '24

Meal Planning And Preparation

Tourism

Kitchen Management

Diane L.

Cook

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Extensive experience of working in multiple customer facing roles, completing all duties, tasks and…"

Cook

Jun '24-Present

Cook

Jun '24-Jul '24

Inbound Calls

Product Knowledge

Retail Experience

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Flavour, speed and consistency

Cooks who prepare meals, manage prep stations and keep service smooth. Their skill ensures food quality stays high, even in the busiest kitchens.

Top skills and experience to look for in Cook

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With Employment Hero, you can connect with experienced Cooks fast. Our AI-powered shortlist connects you with culinary professionals ready to support kitchen operations.

Cooks are available nationwide – including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

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Find and Hire Experienced Cooks Near You

502 available cooks in the UK ready to work

Flavour, speed and consistency

Top skills and experience to look for in Cook

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Cut two weeks from your time to hire.

Save thousands of dollars in time and fees.

Never post a job ad again.

Pre-vetted candidates

Local availability.

Don’t spend hours checking references.

Trusted by 300k+ businesses worldwide.

$20m+

2 weeks

1 million+

5,000

Why hire Cooks with Employment Hero?

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