Temporary Cook

Berry Recruitment; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Temporary Cook to prepare and present high-quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. Candidates should possess Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificates and have experience in a professional kitchen. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a busy service environment. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and support from a dynamic kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen, ideally in a café or daytime service environment.
• Reliability and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Handle orders efficiently during busy service times.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices at all times.
• Support menu planning and daily food preparation.
• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils are kept clean and organised.
• Work effectively as part of a team, assisting colleagues as needed.
• Manage stock rotation and report shortages.

Skills

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently

Handling busy service periods

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Role:

Temporary Cook

Salary:

£13-£16 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location:

Thame

Hours:

7:30am - 4:00pm, 4-5 days per week

Key Responsibilities of the Temporary Cook

• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Handle orders efficiently during busy service times.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices at all times.
• Support menu planning and daily food preparation.
• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils are kept clean and organised.
• Work effectively as part of a team, assisting colleagues as needed.
• Manage stock rotation and report shortages.

About you

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Level 3 Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate (essential).
• Proven experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen, ideally in a café or daytime service environment.
• Ability to work independently and handle busy service periods.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Reliability and a positive, proactive attitude.
• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.