High-paying food industry jobs in Belfast

The food industry encompasses all businesses involved in producing, processing, distributing, and selling food products. This sector ensures that delicious meals and snacks reach consumers, providing essential nutrition and pleasure. Workers in this industry often possess skills in culinary arts, supply chain management, and food safety.


The 252 food industry jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £13.28 and £14.40 per hour. Cook, Catering Assistant and Chef are among the most popular high-paying roles in Belfast.

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Updated Oct 02, 2026
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Belfast, NIR
Northern Ireland
Job postings (Belfast)

Sous Chef

Belfast

£35,096 per year

Northern Ireland

£34,698 per year

Cook

Belfast

£14.40 per hour

Northern Ireland

£14.11 per hour

Chef

Belfast

£14.19 per hour

Northern Ireland

£14.61 per hour

Line Cook

Belfast

£14.02 per hour

Northern Ireland

£14.12 per hour

Catering Assistant

Belfast

£13.89 per hour

Northern Ireland

£13.88 per hour

Deli Associate

Belfast

£13.28 per hour

Northern Ireland

£13.23 per hour

Food Service Associate

Belfast

£13.27 per hour

Northern Ireland

£13.15 per hour

Kitchen Porter

Belfast

£12.95 per hour

Northern Ireland

£13.06 per hour

Front of House Staff

Belfast

£26,905 per year

Northern Ireland

£26,873 per year

Server

Belfast

£12.89 per hour

Northern Ireland

£13.15 per hour

Job descriptions below are for educational purposes. Please refer to the employer's job description for complete details.