Assistant Cook

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cook to join their kitchen team on a temporary basis. About the Role: As an Assistant Cook, you will play a vital role in the kitchen, helping to prepare…

Pay rate £13.46/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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About this job

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cook to join their kitchen team on a temporary basis.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Cook, you will play a vital role in the kitchen, helping to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for a variety of clients. This position is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a genuine love for cooking. The successful candidate will work closely with the head chef and kitchen team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
Help maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
Support the head chef in menu planning and ingredient sourcing.
Assist with inventory management and stock control.Our client is looking for a candidate who is:

Passionate about cooking and food preparation.
Knowledgeable about food safety and hygiene practises.
Able to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
Flexible and willing to take on various kitchen duties as needed.
Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essentialWorking with our client offers several benefits, including:

The chance to work in a supportive and friendly environment.
Opportunities to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience in the public services sector.
The satisfaction of knowing that your work contributes to the health and well-being of the community.Adecco is a disability- confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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