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COOK HOUSEKEEPER FOR FAMILY

Permanent, Surrey
ASAP

Ideally a live in position for person looking to take over the domestic and cooking duties for a family with young children >>

Pay based on experience but in region of £300-500 a week with accommodation, use of car and bills paid.  Cooking and household duties for 2-5 people ideally prepared to stay for a year <<

1052/PH ji Posted 25 Sep 2009

COOK/MANAGER

Permanent, London WC1
Start tbc

Drama school with 100 students looking for a cook/manager for the refectory and bars. Must have experience of large numbers, budgeting and producing tasty good value meals >>

  Would suit someone with around 5 years experience, who is interested in the theatre and arts and who enjoys working in a lively atmosphere.  Salary iro £25K or potential to operate on profit share basis and have use of kitchen for outside work. <<

1110/P lg Posted 19 Jan 2010

HEAD CHEF

Permanent, London SW3
Start asap

Experienced chef to cater for 450 pupils and staff of a school in Chelsea. This is a term time only contract, Mon-Fri paying £18,000pa.

1117/P ghs Posted 2 Feb 2010

CDP/JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Permanent, Brixton
Start asap

Required for cinema cafe producing pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soups and  a growing number of more developed dishes. >>

45 hour week.  Salary £18,000pa <<

1118/P rf Posted 2 Feb 2010

DEPUTY MANAGER

Permanent, SW London
Start asap

Deputy Manager for restaurant within grounds of house and garden open to the public.Work with small team to produce fresh and interesting snacks and light lunches. >>

  Open 7 days per week, 9am - 6pm. <<

1119/R ds Posted 3 Feb 2010

FAMILY COOK

Permanent, London SW1
Start asap

Experienced cook able to create interesting dishes within dietary limitations for 3 during the week and 7 at weekends and school holidays. >>

 Approx 75% full time with hours/days flexi.  Usual day in London would be 3-7.30pm. Generally Tues/Wed off and working weekends. Shopping, cleaning kitchen, hygiene awareness, freezer filling, regular dinner parties.  Able to travel with family to California and France during school hols. Salary neg. <<

1120/PF ro Posted 3 Feb 2010

COMMIS CHEF

Permanent, Piccadilly Circus
Start asap

Wanted: Creative and dynamic commis chef with a desire to deliver the best within a challenging environment. Catering for up to 200 per day, 5 day week.  £17K >>

   Ideal for candidate who wishes to develop their career, who is passionate and highly skilled and able to work on own inititative.  Would suit an exprienced commis/demi chef currentlyworking in a top restaurant or prestigious hospitality unit. <<

1123/R pmd Posted 9 Feb 2010

SOUS CHEF

Permanent, Wandsworth
Start asap

Strong and passionate sous chefs for leading event company offering chic, contemporary, predominantly English cuisine. Must have UK work permit. >>

 You will have good attention to detail, excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude and be able to work in a busy environment. Leadership and creative skills are essential. Prove yourself and there are opportunities to work for prestigious events across Europe.  Salary tbd. 25 days hols + many company benefits. <<

1128/P at Posted 17 Feb 2010

CAFE CHEF

Permanent, Bermondsey
Start ASAP

URGENT! Capable, enthusiastic Junior Chef for busy cafe in SE1 serving breakfast and lunch - 36 covers. Cakes, soups, salads, daily specials. >>

  Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.  Salary iro £18K <<

1140/R sh Posted 2 Mar 2010

4 X CHEFS DE PARTIE/COMMIS CHEFS

Permanent, Bermondsey
Start ASAP

About-to-open Italian restaurant urgently seeks chefs with 2 or 3 years' experience. Open 7 days per week - no service Sun evening. £doe up to £22K

1141/R sh2 Posted 2 Mar 2010

short term

COOK/BOY OR GIRL FRIDAY

2-4 weeks, USA
Jul or Aug 2010

Enthusiastic cook/helper required for household in Nantucket, Masachussetts for 4 weeks during Jul or Aug. >>

Family cooking, dinner parties and house parties plus general mucking in duties.  Possibly some babysitting.Travel and accommodation paid for.  Salary tbd. <<

1047/SH ch Posted 16 Sep 2009

CHEF + ASST

0-6 months, Italy
Summer 2010

Chef with good knowledge of Italian cooking for small hotel in Southern Italy. Must be able to cater confidently for 50 people, presenting imaginative, delicious dishes. >>

  Italian very useful.  1 day off p/wk <<

1078/H fb Posted 27 Oct 2009

FAMILY COOK

2-4 weeks, Isle of Wight
2 weeks July 1 week Aug

An experienced (or 2 less so) cook required for 3 week period of family entertaining.  Relaxed personality, happy to mix and match with holiday activities and food requirements  >>

Sep accommodation available if required, own car an advantage.  Meals may include b'fast but mainly salady/soup lunches and nice suppers to suit all tastes and ages. £ dep on exp <<

1109/SH dr Posted 14 Jan 2010

2 X COOKS

1-2 weeks, Loire, France
21 - 28 Aug

Group of 8 adults (ex-Uni friends) + 9 children seek two recent Leiths (or similar) graduates to cater for them in a chateau near Poitiers. >>

 They like to eat in the French rural style and in an organised way - 2 adults have no milk products. Laid out breakfast, cold lunch, 2/3 course dinner. Shop and keep kitchen clean.  One cook must be a driver. Use of pool and tennis court. Ideally will have some experience of house party cooking. <<

1113/SH jb Posted 26 Jan 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

5+ weeks, France
Mid Jul -6/8 weeks

Good cook with fair amount of experience to cater for party of 6 in Saint Remy de Provence. You need to be 25+yrs for car insurance purposes. £500/600 p/wk

1121/SHcg Posted 3 Feb 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

5+ weeks, Portugal
17 Jul - 6.5 weeks

Experienced cook with a very good stardard to cater for party of 6-20 in the Algarve. Some family cooking and some entertaining. >>

  £500 p/wk with 1 or 2 days off p/wk.  Accommodation and car provided for shopping purposes - you'll need a clean driving licence. <<

1125/SH et Posted 11 Feb 2010

2 COOKS REQUIRED

1-2 weeks, Somerset
23 July 1 week

Family party of 32 need two capable cooks to provide food during a week long stay in a large house near Minehead >>

This is a Golden Wedding celebration so food to suit mixed age ranges will be required along with flexibilty to deal with a variety of activites and excursions.  Accommodation provided, own car useful. £ neg on exp. <<

1126/SH kb Posted 15 Feb 2010

COMMIS CHEF/WAITRESS

0-6 months, Europe
May -Sept

Required for the Mercedes GP catering team at 9 European Grand Prix locations  between May and September.High level of service essential at all times. >>

 Help set-up and strike, keep motorhome clean and tidy, local driving and shopping, kitchen prep work, stock checking, acting as welcoming host.  Must be personable, a good communciator at all levels and enjoy working in an ever-changing and unconventional workplace. You'll need an EU passport, a driving licence and some German. <<

1129/P rfn Posted 17 Feb 2010

COOK/HOUSEKEEPER

1-2 weeks, Scotland - Kingussie
11 - 25 Jul

Would suit a student.  Catering for party of family and friends celebrating anniversaries/birthdays. >>

10 guests in the first week and 4 for the second.  Cooked b'fasts, simple lunch, basic family meals. Minimal housework.  Driving not necessary. <<

1133/SH am Posted 23 Feb 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

1-2 weeks, Scilly Isles
10 days in Aug

Would suit organised, newly qualified cook who is keen to muck in with family with 3 sons and some of their friends (mostly teens).  Lots of picnics, BBQs, beaches and boating. Will need sea legs as shopping by boat! >>

  Shopping, cooking, tidying up.  Housekeeper also on site. <<

1134/SH ns Posted 23 Feb 2010

CHALET CHEF

0-6 months, Meribel
asap - Apr

URGENT!  Capable, confident cook to cater for chalet of 8 from now until end of the ski season.  Paying £650 per month.

1135/SK m Posted 24 Feb 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

1-2 weeks, Port Isaac
13 - 20 Aug

Good cook to cater for party of 9 adults and 9 children in Cornwall. Driver with own car preferred. £tbd.

1136/SH vc Posted 24 Feb 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

1-2 weeks, Corfu
26 Jul - 9 Aug

Cook with good refs and experience for party of 8 in Corfu. Not suitable for first job. Muck in with family, play with children and drive teens around. >>

 Be creative with produce that's available locally.  Afternoons free for organised person.  £450 per week. <<

1137/SH cb Posted 25 Feb 2010

2 X FAMILY COOKS

5+ weeks, Kent/Sussex
mid Jul - mid Sep

This would suit two newly qualified cooks wishing to work together.  Family of 6 or 8 near Romney Marsh. Occasional simple dinner or drinks' parties. >>

   At least one must be a driver - own car ideally but could use their landrover if confident to do so. Paying iro £200-250 each per week. <<

1138/SH gs Posted 25 Feb 2010

2 X HOLIDAY COOKS

5+ weeks, S France
mid Jul - early Sep

Two cooks with some experience for family group of 3 or 4 in their house near Grasse. There will be 8 guests for one week only. >>

Fresh, healthy meals using the abundant local produce/markets. Driving essential, French useful.  Would accept shorter period of 4-5 weeks if necessary. £tbd <<

1139/SH vs Posted 25 Feb 2010

FAMILY COOK

5+ weeks, W Sussex
25 May - 11 Jul

Good Family Cook for a minimum of 6 in Pulborough. Mostly family meals with a little entertaining. Shopping - no housework except keeping kitchen clean. >>

 Other staff employed and some staff meals to be prepared. Driving necessary. Accomm provided. Salary iro £400-£500 p/w <<

1142/PH ct Posted 3 Mar 2010

FAMILY COOK

1-2 weeks, W Sussex
5-16 Aug

Excellent cook for family in Pulborough - family meals plus some high level entertaining. Driving essential - use of car.

1143/PH ct2 Posted 3 Mar 2010

FAMILY COOK

0-6 months, W Sussex
31 Aug - 23 Oct

Good cook for family of 6 in Pulborough.  Family meals, staff meals plus some entertaining.  Shopping, cleaning kitchen, cooking ahead etc.

1144/PH ct3 Posted 3 Mar 2010

CHEF DE PARTIE

6 months plus, France
Apr-Sep/Oct

For family-run restaurant on the beach on the Cote d'Azur. Responsibility for entrees/desserts: trad french/Med cuisine - some experience necessary. >>

  Fresh dishes made daily. Up to 100 covers for dinner and 15-30 for lunch. 1.5 days off p/wk. Salary 1700 euros p/mth+ meals and accomm. <<

1145/R rv Posted 3 Mar 2010

HOLIDAY COOK

2-4 weeks, Greece
22 Jul - 13 Aug

Energetic, personable cook for group of 12-14, including older children, in seafront house in Spetses. B'fast, picnic for boat, dinner - simple Med style meals. >>

   Happy for cook to join them on boat and be part of family.  No cars on the island so no driving necessary. £tbd <<

1146/SH cc Posted 10 Mar 2010

one-offs

PARTY COOK

Event, Scotland
26 Jun

 Cook to produce delicious evening, buffet-style party food for a group of 38 family and friends in Glen Prosen, Angus. Whole salmon, quiches, salads etc. >>

 Would ideally suit local person who could use their own kitchen as facilities at the location are somewhat restricted - single portable gas ring, small fridge and a large microwave/grill/oven. Own transport essential. <<

1124/E so Posted 11 Feb 2010

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