UK Cook Jobs
Cook for the community
Contract-catering, care-home, school and NHS-canteen cooks. Steady day-shift roles with predictable hours - ideal for work-life balance.
Monday-Friday day shifts typicalHours / week
UK onlyVisa sponsorship
WeeklyPay frequency
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Role at a glance
Cook - the facts.
HoursMonday-Friday day shifts typical, 30-40 hrs
EmployersCompass, Sodexo, Baxterstorey, care-home groups, NHS trusts, academies
Visa sponsorshipNo - UK residents only
Certifications
What you need
- Level 2 Food Safety
- Allergens Awareness
- Special diets training (IDDSI)
Typical day
What the shift looks like
- 01Preparing breakfast, lunch and tea menus from central spec
- 02Dietary-specific cooking (halal, vegan, puréed, gluten-free)
- 03Kitchen hygiene and HACCP records
Why CityGrip
Weekly pay. Dedicated consultant.
01 / Benefit
Weekly pay
PAYE every Friday, payslip by email. CIS day-rate also supported.
02 / Benefit
Umbrella or PAYE
Your choice - we walk through take-home pay before you sign.
03 / Benefit
Referrals rewarded
Cash bonus for successful placement referrals - paid after week 4.
04 / Benefit
Free compliance support
DBS fast-track, Right-to-Work checks, Care Certificate funding for care roles.
05 / Benefit
Visa sponsorship
Certificate of Sponsorship for Health & Care roles and eligible Skilled Worker codes.
06 / Benefit
Dedicated consultant
One named consultant per candidate - WhatsApp response within hours.
How to apply
CV + Level 2 Food Safety certificate.
DBS required for school/care roles.