122 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Downley (June 2026)

Are you a passionate chef looking for an exciting opportunity to help build something special? Chiltern Hills Mushrooms is one of Buckinghamshire’s fastest-growing gourmet mushroom farms, producing premium Lion’s Mane, King Oyster, Grey Oyster, Shiitake and other specialty mushrooms for local markets, restaurants and food lovers. We’re looking for a talented chef who loves creating incredible food and wants to develop a unique mushroom-focused street food concept for festivals, food events and farmers markets across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties. This is a part-time position working 3–4 days per week, including weekends during the busy festival and market season. What You’ll Be Doing • Creating exciting mushroom-based dishes and menus, • Cooking at farmers markets and food festivals, • Developing new recipes using gourmet mushrooms, • Helping build a recognised food brand from the ground up, • Working directly with fresh mushrooms harvested on our farm, • Assisting with event preparation and food service We’re Looking For Someone Who • Has kitchen or catering experience, • Is creative and passionate about food, • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, • Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Wants to grow with an ambitious local business, • Has an interest in plant-based, vegetarian or sustainable food What We Offer • Competitive pay based on experience, • Regular work 3–4 days per week, • Flexible working arrangements, • Creative freedom to develop dishes and menus, • The chance to become a key part of a growing business, • Festival and event work throughout the season, • Opportunity for progression as the business expands Whether you’re a culinary student, young chef, street food enthusiast or aspiring head chef, we’d love to hear from you. Help us create the UK’s most exciting mushroom food experience.

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Kitchen talent ltd

Kitchen Talent is a leading hospitality recruitment agency supplying experienced culinary professionals to hotels, restaurants, event venues, and catering operations. We are currently recruiting skilled and dependable Chefs and Sous Chefs to join our growing team for placements across a range of prestigious hospitality clients. Position Overview We are seeking passionate and experienced Chef / Sous Chef candidates who thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments and are committed to delivering high-quality food and service standards. Successful candidates will work within professional hotel kitchens and hospitality venues, supporting kitchen operations and maintaining excellent culinary standards. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard, • Support daily kitchen operations within hotel and hospitality environments, • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, • Assist with stock rotation and inventory control, • Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Support senior chefs with menu preparation and service delivery, • Supervise junior kitchen staff when required, • Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency during service Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie, • Experience working in hotels, restaurants, or hospitality venues preferred, • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards, • Ability to work under pressure in busy kitchen environments, • Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, • Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous What We Offer • Competitive hourly rates / salary, • Flexible working opportunities, • Placements in reputable hotels and hospitality venues, • Weekly pay (if applicable), • Ongoing support from our recruitment team, • Opportunities for career progression and permanent placements

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Fred’s Corporation LTD

Must be able to self organise, follow the schedule and cook for 30-35 people it’s a carehome not a restaurant

Suum is a busy, well-loved Vietnamese kitchen located in Marlow. We focus on fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and consistency to create food people love. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen and want to grow your skills, we would love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Experience in a professional/commercial kitchen, • Strong passion for food, flavor, and quality, • Reliable, hardworking, and team-focused, • Comfortable working in a busy service environment, • Willing to relocate to Marlow, Buckinghamshire, • Must have the right to work in the UK, • All nationalities welcome What We Offer: • Competitive pay (based on experience), • A supportive, respectful kitchen environment, • Opportunity to grow and develop your skills, • Stable, long-term role with a strong team culture, • Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate Why Join Suum? This is a place where: • Your work is valued, • Standards matter, • You can improve and grow every day We are building a team of people who care about food and take pride in what they do. This role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Relocation welcome.

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Chennai Spice Kitchen

South Indian Chef – Chennai Spice Kitchen

2 months ago

Full-time

High Wycombe

We are seeking a passionate and skilled South Indian Chef to join the team at Chennai Spice Kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in authentic South Indian cuisine, with the ability to prepare a wide range of traditional dishes while maintaining consistency, quality, and hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook authentic South Indian dishes such as dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, rasam, and regional curries., • Ensure all food is prepared to high standards of taste, presentation, and quality., • Maintain consistency in recipes and portion sizes., • Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including stock control and ingredient preparation., • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations., • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods., • Innovate and contribute new menu ideas while preserving traditional flavors. Requirements: • Proven experience as a South Indian Chef or similar role., • Strong knowledge of traditional South Indian cooking techniques and ingredients., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards., • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. What We Offer: • A supportive and dynamic working environment., • Opportunity to showcase creativity and culinary expertise., • Competitive salary based on experience.

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