08/09/2026
👨🍳 **WE’RE HIRING – EXPERIENCED FREELANCE CHEF** 👩🍳
📍 Bedfordshire and surrounding areas
Following a successful recent recruitment, Baker & Burke Caterers is growing the team again—and this is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time in our development.
We’re looking for a **fully qualified, experienced chef** who is genuinely passionate about food, outstanding service, innovation and emerging industry trends
You’ll support the delivery of a varied and exciting calendar of work, including:
🍽️ Private dining
💍 Weddings
🏢 Corporate hospitality and events
🥂 Celebrations and special occasions
🔥 Outdoor catering and bespoke menus
No two events are the same, so we need someone adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure. You must be confident working independently, taking ownership of an event and maintaining our standards without constant supervision.
As the business continues to grow, the right person will have the opportunity to develop with us, take on greater responsibility and deputise for me in my absence.
**What we’re looking for:**
* A fully qualified chef with demonstrable professional experience
* A genuine passion for fresh food, presentation and excellent service
* Strong experience working with fresh ingredients
* The ability to work confidently and effectively alone
* A resourceful, organised and forward-thinking approach
* Confidence contributing ideas for menus, innovation and current food trends
* A strong understanding of food safety management systems, HACCP, allergens and COSHH
* Excellent preparation, time-management and communication skills
* The ability to lead and support event delivery when required
* Reliability, professionalism and exceptional attention to detail
* Your own vehicle and the ability to travel to different venues
* Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends according to the events calendar
This role will initially be offered on a **self-employed freelance basis**, with work offered according to bookings and business requirements.
This isn’t simply another chef position. It’s an opportunity to become an important part of an ambitious independent catering company with a growing customer base, an expanding events calendar and exciting plans for the future.
If you take pride in your food, think ahead and want the opportunity to grow alongside the business, I’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and availability to:
📧 **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**
📞 **07904 253946**
**Baker & Burke Caterers**
*Corporate • Events • Hospitality*