🌮 Chef – Fresh Food Mexican Restaurant (Open Kitchen)
7 hours ago
London
Chef – Fresh Food Mexican Restaurant (Open Kitchen) Are you passionate about fresh food and love working in a fast-paced, friendly kitchen? We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Chef to join our growing team at our fresh food Mexican restaurant. If you enjoy cooking from scratch, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! We pride ourselves on preparing fresh food every day using quality ingredients, so experience in fresh food preparation and cooking is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in an open kitchen, and is excited to learn more about Mexican cuisine. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing fresh ingredients and completing daily kitchen prep, • Cooking fresh food to a consistently high standard, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen, • Following all food safety and hygiene procedures, • Working efficiently during busy service periods, • Supporting your team and helping create a positive working environment We’re looking for someone who: • Has at least 2 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen, • Has experience with fresh food preparation and cooking, • Is confident working in an open kitchen and interacting with customers, • Is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure, • Has a good understanding of food hygiene and safety, • Is punctual, motivated, and enjoys being part of a team, • Has a genuine passion for food and is excited to learn new skills and develop their knowledge of Mexican cuisine A varied role As we’re a small, close-knit team, everyone helps where needed. This role also includes basic bar duties, such as preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Previous bar experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. What we offer: • Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on experience, • Full training and ongoing support, • The opportunity to learn authentic Mexican cooking techniques and expand your culinary skills, • Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing business, • A friendly, supportive team where hard work is recognised and valued, • A great work-life balance – our restaurant closes at 8:30pm, so there are no late-night finishes Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to develop your skills in a fresh food kitchen, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with our business. If you’re hardworking, passionate about food, and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with your availability.