Cook

Contract-catering, care-home, school and NHS-canteen cooks. Steady day-shift roles with predictable hours - ideal for work-life balance.

UK only Visa sponsorship

Weekly Pay frequency

Role at a glance Cook - the facts.

Hours Monday-Friday day shifts typical, 30-40 hrs Employers Compass, Sodexo, Baxterstorey, care-home groups, NHS trusts, academies Visa sponsorship No - UK residents only

Certifications

What you need

• Level 2 Food Safety
• Allergens Awareness
• Special diets training (IDDSI)

Typical day What the shift looks like

• 01 Preparing breakfast, lunch and tea menus from central spec
• 02 Dietary-specific cooking (halal, vegan, puréed, gluten-free)
• 03 Kitchen hygiene and HACCP records

Why CityGrip Weekly pay. Dedicated consultant.

PAYE every Friday, payslip by email. CIS day-rate also supported.

Your choice - we walk through take-home pay before you sign.

Referrals rewarded

• Cash bonus for successful placement referrals - paid after week 4.

Free compliance support

• DBS fast-track, Right-to-Work checks, Care Certificate funding for care roles.
• Certificate of Sponsorship for Health & Care roles and eligible Skilled Worker codes.

Dedicated consultant

One named consultant per candidate - WhatsApp response within hours.