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516 available cooks in the UK ready to work

Manpreet K.

Cook

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"High – performing chef offering 14+ years of experience, looking for chef, catering manager, custom…"

Cook

Jan '24-Sept '24

Head chef

Mar '22-Apr '24

Contract Drafting

Compliance Management

Food Science

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

Geoff H.

Trainee Employment Consultant

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"After several years of working and training in Disability Support, I am pursuing new directions, an…"

Trainee Employment Consultant

Chef

Apr '24-Jul '24

Event Catering

Budget Development

Baking

jitendra B.

Cook

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"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

Graham C.

commis chef

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

commis chef

Until Jan '79

second chef

Until Jan '82

Osman ali S.

Chef

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

"Currently, I am a diligent Chef at Oodles, actively hunting for my dream chef position in England, e…"

Chef

Sept '22-Present

Food Safety And Sanitation

Relationship Building

Business Performance Management

Maria F.

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I bring extensive hospitality expertise, from management to culinary roles, and I am hunting for my…"

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

Bar Supervisor

Composure

Food Safety Certification

Baking

Sara U.

Cook

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Dedicated Cook with over 25 years of experience in diverse settings, eager for a new challenge in Br…"

Cook

Jan '12-Feb '25

Cook

Jan '11-Jan '12

Menu Planning

Strong Work Ethic

Motivational Skills

Ciara H.

Cook

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

"I am a friendly and empathic person seeking to develop my career in the hospitality and catering ind…"

Cook

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Cook

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Communications

Cooking

Hospitality

ANIL S.

Cook

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

Cook

Dec '23-Present

Indian Curry

Dec '23-Present

Leadership

Economy

Writing

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Find and Hire Experienced Cooks Near You

516 available cooks in the UK ready to work

Flavour, speed and consistency

Top skills and experience to look for in Cook

Find employees faster with SmartMatch

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

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