A cook is required for a high profile hairdresser and Beauty Salon in Knightsbridge. The right person should be capable of setting up a Kitchen, menu planning and preparing basic and healthy snacks and drinks. The candidate must have good interpersonal skills, be happy to work as part of a team and in a small kitchen. The days of work are Tuesday to Saturday starting at 11am – 7pm approximately. ASAP start and salary will reflect the experience.

A family cook to cook for 8/9 people all adults. The cook must be able to drive and be very organised as they are far away from the shops. They will be required to cook Breakfast, canapés and a 2 course meal in the evening. No lunch is needed. The house has no pool, but is right be the sea. This is a lovely informal job.

An experienced cook needed for a formal estate in Scotland near Buckie. The cook will be cooking for the couple and will need cook lunch for the staff , of which there are 10 members. The cook must be able me able to do all the following dates; 26th April to 25th May, 27th June – 11th July, 26th July – 25th August , 22nd October – 2nd November. The cook will be required to do a trail weekend at the end of March for the couple. All expenses will be covered. This is a wonderful job as all you would need to do is cook, the shopping, serving, clearing and washing up will all be done for you. The menus and the recipes will also be provided. There is a separate flat and the salary would be roughly £100 per day

If you have not touched base for a while please do so and always send in your updated references, copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and up to date CV so that you can put yourself in the best possible position to secure work quickly. You will also need an up to date Food Hygiene certificate. Cooks jobs for the spring and summer are already coming in, so please call us with your availability for this time so we can be sure to help you find a great summer position. If you are available for last minute weekend jobs you should text our emergency blackberry on 07827989383. If you would like to work - either out of London or in. This applies to waiting staff, cooks and general pairs of hands. Please be assured if you text the number you are on the list. Please also keep a careful note of this number and if you need to get hold of us out of office hours one of us will answer and be happy to help.

Chef will manage one other Chef in the kitchen as well as a team of casual staff when busy and catering for large numbers, duties will include cooking home made traditional lunches on a day to day basis, being able to cater for large functions for up to 250 people on some occassions. The Chef must be organised and able to ensure the kitchen is working to all health and safety laws, manage budgets and order supplies and be computer literate. This position would suit someone who has worked in a coperate environment as well as a private Chef. 5 day week 7am-3pm flexibilty required, excellent package offered. Salary neg depending on experience.

Duties to include cooking good simple food for 2 people, shopping duties. Cook must be happy to lend a hand with housekeeping on occasion as well. Full time daily Housekeeper employed. Would also be useful if candidate is computer literate to be able to keep in touch with owner's London office. Take responsibility for Household administration and oversee any works done on house, co-ordinating with London office. Accom. top floor of house with amazing views over Hampstead, giving bedroom, bath, sitting room. 5.5 day week. Salary £350 - £450 npw.

Trial weekends for a cook for Christmas and New Year. A cook required to cook for two people over Christmas and New Year 2010 in Scotland. This is a formally run home and the cook will be provided with all the menus and recipes. They will need to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner and also provide a lunch for the staff. The cook will not need to do any shopping, serving or clearing and there will be someone to help with the washing up. Own private separate accommodation and no car is needed. Please only apply if you are based in Scotland. The trial will be paid.

Chef must be incredibly clean and tidy, you will be responsible for the shopping, menu planning and accounts. Chef must cook to a high standard but also be happy to cook simple family food. Flexibility is very important. Chef will cook evening meals mainly, occasional lunches. Very nice role for the right candidate and to be part of the family. Mid Feb start but can be flexible. Salary circa £27K.

Local person able to go in on a casual basis required for an elderly lady in Somerset. To help with cleaning, washing, ironing, the animals and basic cooking (this is not a necessity). Must be a driver with a car and able to drive the client to certain locations. WIll be required approximately 3 days a week, but will need to be available as and when the client requires someone and the possibility of being able to stay the night at the clients house if necessary. Must be mature and caring. Ideal for someone wanting some regular work with no other commitments that lives locally. Approx £12 per hour, plus all travel paid for. Please call Ella in the London office to discuss this position in more detail. 02076300545. Must be available on an ongoing basis.

Family with 3 children based in Central London seeking part time cook 4-5 hrs on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Dinner is the main meal to be prepared with added bits for days when not working. Shopping also to be done by cook. The family likes healthy fresh meals. Occasional dinner parties would be extra cooking for 10/12 people. Mon, Wed, Friday Salary £15/ £20 per hour cooking evening meal. To start ASAP.

Cooking for up to 6 guests, including children. Also to clean chalet. Ideal candidate to have done ski season before. To start ASAP untill mid April. Accomodation to be shared with other chalet staff. Working 6day week. Salary £650 per month. Full ski packaged included.

A head chef and an assistant cook are required for a family holiday villa near Athens. The job would start from mid March though until September. It is a family of five, including three older children. The family stay in villa at the weekends, but will entertain guests in August. The cook must be able to cook good Mediterranean food, home made breads, pasta and puddings. The accommodation is provided. This is a wonderful job for the season and the villa is stunning. Only apply if you are free for the whole period and you have yachting experience

Duties to include cooking simple food but well done, for 1 adult on a day to day basis and 2 children in the holidays, cooking for shoot weekends for 8-10 guests mainly however numbers can be upto 22. Shopping and looking after the kitchen. The client travels and is not always in residence however Cook needs to be flexible and maybe required at short notice if clients itinerary changes. Accom available when working, Driver essential, £25K Gross.

The cook is required to cook for a family with two children every Saturday and Sunday. The mother is pregnant and is on a strict dairy free diet. The cook will need to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. The family like good, healthy and wholesome, simple food. The cook must be able to drive and must be experienced in working in a private household. £150 per day and there is accommodation if needed.

Experienced cook to look after relatively small numbers in fishing parties. There is a butler to serve all meals.

Delicious, simple cooking for 10 adults with occasional guest for dinner. Must be based in Scotland.

Family cook for all adult party of 6-8. Often breakfast and dinner only. Generally help in house too, a bit of hoovering etc

Lovely family moving from London to Dorset in July, Cook required to cook for the family, shopping duties and care of the kitchen. Mother is at home, but will require help with children occasionally, babysitting duties and sole charge of the children when they are away on business. 5 day week, weekends off, Separate Annex, car provided. Salary neg. Ideally client would like someone to start before July in their London home which is also live in until they move to Dorset. Not essential but preferred.

(16256) Family cook/extra pair of hands required for family holiday in family owned villa in St Tropez. A very good job for someone who is looking to gain some excellent private house experience. Must be a keen, passionate cook able to come up with exciting menus and new ideas, as well as able to follow instructions and recipes. Duties include cooking, shopping, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy at all times, sweeping the terrace and general mucking in wherever required. The cook must be flexible, able to organise themselves and hard working. Accommodation provided by the client. Numbers can be up to 14 so must be someone able to cope with large numbers. £400/week

Family cook for 2 families. 4 Adults and 5 children. All meals including children's supper. Beach holiday so picnics etc at lunch and hot meal for children when the family return from days out. Wonderful location.

A family cook for a lodge in Scotland from the 11-18th July. Catering for 15-20 guests and there will be an assistant there to help clear, serve and wash up. The cook will need to cook a full English breakfast, prepare a picnic lunch that the guests can take with them and a 2 or 3 course evening meal. They are looking for a relaxed and bubbly cook that will join in if they would like. Salary depends on experience.

(15939) Capable cook required for family owned villa in the Provence region. Must be a driver with a CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE and must be confident driving in the South of France. Must have previous experience working in family villas abroad. To be organised and able to cope with the shopping, cleaning of the kitchen and all cooking. Lunch and supper required. 8-12 adults, plus others coming in for dinner parties on occasions. Simple, fresh food required - using local ingredietns. Gazpacho, risottos etc...Enjoy yummy food that is well presented. Must be able to cook simple family meals and stretch to good dinner party food on occasions. Will also be responsible for getting the guests drinks as and when required. Must be a flexible, hard working person who can juggle lots of jobs all at the same time! The cook will be invited to sit with the family at meal times during quiet periods, so it is important that the clients feel they will get on with the cook (and vice versa). The cook must be ready to commit to living in close proximity with the family for the whole summer. Small bedroom and shower room provided in the house. Interviews in clients home in London. Must be available for interview. 6 day week. £600/week.

Mother's help for family with 3 young children (under 3). Basic cooking and hands on help with children and around the house.

Sporting party with no room for the cook to live in. Geography more important than experience!

Fishing party of paying guests, max 10. All meals working within a budget.