Sweet Jerk

About us At Sweet Jerk, we're all about serving bold, vibrant Caribbean flavours with a modern twist. Proudly family-owned, and we pour that sense of community and care into every dish we serve. Bringing bold Caribbean flavours to the heart of Beckenham, we serve up sizzling jerk, island vibes, and a menu packed with good times. From our signature jerk chicken to our irresistible sides, everything is made with love and a taste of home. Whether you’re swinging by for a quick bite or settling in for a feast, we’ve got you covered with a warm welcome and good vibes—always on the menu! Overview Our kitchen is the heart of our operations, where we blend traditional jerk techniques with a dash of creativity to bring a fresh, unforgettable dining experience. We're a fast-growing restaurant known for its fun, dynamic team and commitment to quality. If you're passionate about food, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you'll fit right in with us. We're all about culture, flavour, and the ultimate Sweet Jerk experience! Duties - Assist in food preparation and cooking according to established recipes and standards. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. - Support meal preparation for various services, including restaurant dining and catering events. - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service. - Help with inventory management, including receiving deliveries and storing food items appropriately. - Participate in regular cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene standards within the kitchen. - Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Skills - Experience in food preparation within a restaurant or catering environment is preferred. - Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations is essential. - Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a busy kitchen setting. - Basic culinary skills with an eagerness to learn and develop further in the culinary field. - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality. Join us as a Kitchen Team Member and be part of an exciting culinary journey!

Caminata, a well-established independent and very busy Italian restaurant, is looking for an experienced Pasta Chef that is able to cover pasta and pizza station when needed to join our team! If you are an experienced culinary professional, with a love for high-quality cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity for you   Salary: £16 - 18 per hour  Plus share of service charge Key Responsibilities: - Work together with our Head chef, Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard and be able to cover our pasta section maintaining consistency and quality - Manage kitchen operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment - Collaborate with the team to create new menu items and improve existing dishes - Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards - Cover Pizza station when needed Requirements: - Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen - Passion for cooking and creating exceptional dishes - Ability to work efficiently under pressure - Knowledge of food safety regulations If you’re ready to bring your culinary talents to a thriving restaurant with a growing reputation, we want to hear from you! Join us at Restaurant Caminata and be a part of a team where your skills and dedication are valued!

Warlingham Day Nursery are looking for a nursery chef with a passion for good food. You'll be planning, preparing and cooking a healthy balanced diet for our children aged 6 months to 8 years old. We offer a wide range of fresh fruits, berries, vegetables and meats, and you will need to be skilled in preparing and cooking all of these ingredients so they're served up tasting great. We teach and encourage children to appreciate and enjoy healthy food, so offering them high quality meals is important to satisfy their growing appetites, as well as to look after their health and wellbeing. Some of the responsibilities of nursery chef include: - Choosing and planning our weekly menus, from a list of well used and enjoyed recipes as well as trying out new ideas - Selecting and ordering food from our suppliers and supermarkets. An understanding of £ per kg would be an advantage - Collecting and taking delivery of food, and prompt safe storage at the setting. You'll need to be physically fit and capable of handling ingredients in bulk. - Monitoring stock levels and use-by dates to ensure food is only served fresh, and that stock is rotated and used up efficiently - Correct seasoning and timing of cooked foods is essential, so they're served up at the right temperature and tasting great - Serving individual portions as well as self-serve trays, then collecting used crockery and cutlery afterwards - Cleaning and washing up, experience of correctly loading a dishwasher is essential - Carrying out correct food labelling, handling and correct safe storage methods - Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of all cooking and preparing equipment and utensils, as well as the kitchen and storage areas including fridges, freezers and shelving - Able to carry out risk assessments, and keep records as part of good food safety, allergen, and hygiene practices - Being co-operative, open and approachable with adults and children, and behave as a positive role model - Encourage and promote healthy eating, and support staff in helping children learn about what they eat and how it can make them feel - A genuine desire to see children eat with a happy face and hopefully an empty plate! Experience we are looking for in a nursery chef: - At least one year of experience from working in a commercial kitchen - Full knowledge of the food hygiene and health and safety requirements. Cleanliness before, during and after preparing food - Checking temperatures, dates, allergens and intolerances will be part of your usual routine. Nursery Chef: Full time, from 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days - negotiable with some flexibility depending on your circumstances. Standard childcare recruitment practice applies, including following our safer recruitment policy and procedures, a DBS check, identity check, qualification check and we will kindly ask for two references.

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! OTE approx £35,000-£43,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We’re buzzing to be opening our tenth Yard Sale Pizza in Tottenham this March, bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to the neighbourhood! We’ll be serving up London’s ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with around 20 seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Chef de Partie Our people are the heart and soul of what we do, making us stand out in a crowded food scene. Sure, our delicious dishes made freshly in our kitchens and inspired by sunny destinations are amazing but ask anyone here the best part about working at Megan’s and they’ll tell you: it’s the amazing team! We’re opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, so due to our continued growth and expansion we’re now looking for a Chef de Partie for our beautiful site inMegan's (Farnham) What’s in it for you? Pay £13.50 per hour plus uncapped tronc Benefits Genuine work/life balance – no late nights Full time and part time roles available 50% off when visiting with your friends & family Amazing team socials Long service awards All the good stuff you’d expect - auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free fantastic meals & bottomless drinks on shifts Career progression Ongoing professional training and development, with real career progression Freedom to get involved with new openings Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group We’re looking for an ambitious Chef de Partie – ideally you’ll have worked with fresh ingredients and be calm under pressure. We’re also keen that you have high standards of food hygiene and enjoy learning new things. Whilst it’s great if you’ve worked in a similar fresh food kitchen environment we think attitude is more important than experience, so as long as you’re a CDP, Line Chef or Cook who wants to create delicious dishes then we want to hear from you! About us… An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients Exciting growth plans, meaning amazing opportunities for your career development Regular team parties – work hard, play harder! A diverse and inclusive company that makes sure everyone is genuinely welcome Focused on supporting local charities and really being a force for good in our communities If you’re ready to be part of our amazing team then take the next step in your career and apply to be a Chef de Partie today!

Restaurant: Maple Maple is an exciting new restaurant opening in early December in Sanderstead, Croydon. We’re looking for passionate chefs to join our team as we prepare to bring something unique to the area. We’re offering positions for both seasoned chefs and those looking to take their skills to the next level. A Sous Chef role is also available for the right candidate. About Us: Maple will be open for fresh pastries and patisserie with brunch options by day and transition into a refined à la carte service by evening. We’re all about using quality ingredients, modern techniques, and crafting everything in-house. Our style is rooted in European cuisine with a fresh, modern twist. What to Expect: • Start Date: End of November (training and kitchen setup) • Team Atmosphere: Maple is a family-run business, and our team is friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive. • Creative Kitchen: This is a place where chefs can hone their craft and learn new techniques in a hands-on environment. Who We’re Looking For: • All Levels of Experience: Whether you’re just starting your culinary journey or have years under your belt, there’s a spot for you. • Team Players: You’ll be part of a close-knit team working together to deliver a memorable dining experience. • Commitment to Quality: We’re looking for chefs who share our passion for high-quality, made-from-scratch food. Ready to be part of Maple’s journey? Send us a message to learn more about the roles available, or inquire directly about our Sous Chef position. Don’t miss the chance to join us from day one and grow with a restaurant set to make its mark!

Job Advertisement: Chef at The Avery Deli Location: New Eltham Position: Chef Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Are you a passionate chef looking to join a vibrant team in a popular cafe? The Avery Deli, located in the heart of New Eltham, is seeking a talented Chef to help us deliver exceptional food to our valued customers. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. - Collaborate with our team to create new and exciting menu items that reflect seasonal ingredients and customer preferences. - Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations and health guidelines. - Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed. - Deliver outstanding customer service by accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions. - Mentor and support kitchen staff to promote a positive team environment. Requirements: Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar kitchen role, preferably in a cafe or restaurant setting. Strong knowledge of food safety practices and kitchen operations. Creative and passionate about cooking with an eye for detail in presentation. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with time management skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Consistent working hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing for a great work-life balance. A supportive and friendly work atmosphere. Opportunities for career growth and culinary development. Employee discounts on delicious food and beverages. If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to The Avery Deli and be part of a welcoming team, we want to hear from you!

Join Our Culinary Team at Tikitail Balham! Are you a passionate chef looking to elevate your culinary career in a vibrant and dynamic restaurant? Tikitail Balham is on the lookout for a talented chef to join our kitchen team! What We’re Looking For: - Enthusiastic and creative individuals with a love for cooking - Experience in the kitchen environment - Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food safety regulations - Team players who thrive in a collaborative atmosphere - A desire to learn and grow in the culinary field - -A desire to work with fresh ingredients What We Offer: - A supportive and friendly work environment - Opportunities for professional development and growth - The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients - Creative freedom to contribute to our exciting menu - Competitive salary and benefits How to Apply: If you’re ready to bring your culinary talents to Tikitail Balham and be part of a team that values passion and creativity, we want to hear from you!  Send us a copy of your CV Join us at Tikitail Balham and help us create unforgettable dining experiences!

Wakey Wakey cafe, a cherished garden café and weekend brunch destination for 5 years is set to embark on new adventures! With Instagram live pop ups just around the corner (think delicious Supper Clubs, Music jams, Tribute nights, Watch parties, Game nights, etc...) Wakey wakey is set to become one of the most fun food spot in New Cross. We are proud of our friendly atmosphere and of our professional working environment. Responsibilities Prepare and grill brunch menu to order efficiently. Maintaining high food service standards. Ensure food safety protocols are strictly followed. Support and develop the kitchen assistants to become fully trained salad and sandwich commis. Demonstrate helpfulness and excellent service to customers Qualifications: - Proven chef experience - Health and safety certificate - Excellent communication skills with a friendly demeanor. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Why Join Us? - Be part of a supportive and passionate team that values creativity and quality. - Enjoy employee discounts on our delicious offerings. We are looking forward to meet you.