Assistant Baker

We’re about to relaunch Boxcar Bar & Grill as Boxcar Fire & Wine — a fresh new concept built around fire-led cooking, seasonal ingredients, and bold flavours. It’s an exciting moment of change, and we’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join us on this journey. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a small, skilled brigade where your ideas, energy, and commitment will be seen and appreciated. You’ll be right at the heart of the action, learning, growing, and honing your craft as we bring our new menu and concept to life. What’s on the pass: - Work with beautiful seasonal produce and fire-cooked dishes — from prep through to service. - Run your section with care and precision, always focused on quality, consistency, and flavour. - Be part of a supportive team where collaboration and clear communication keep things running smoothly. - Stay calm and focused, even in the heat of a busy service. We’d love to hear from you if you: - Have solid experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up. - Take real pride in your work — from prep to plating, hygiene to teamwork. - Bring a positive, can-do attitude and are keen to learn and grow your skills. - Are excited by the chance to help deliver a new menu and concept from the ground up. What you’ll get from us: - Group dining discounts across our venues. - Team incentives and celebration trips. - Staff meals & refreshments on shift. - Staff referral scheme — bring great people into the fold. - Early access to earned wages via Wagestream. - A fixed day off every week (we’re closed Mondays).

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker with experience in producing high-quality bakery items from scratch, including croissants, doughnuts, and a variety of other artisanal baked goods. The ideal candidate will have strong technical baking knowledge, a creative flair, and a commitment to maintaining product consistency and freshness. Key Responsibilities: Prepare a range of bakery items from scratch, including laminated pastries (e.g. croissants, pain au chocolat), doughnuts (fried and filled), brioche, buns, and other specialty items. Mix, knead, proof, shape, and bake dough using traditional methods and techniques. Ensure all baked goods meet high standards for taste, appearance, and freshness. Follow and develop recipes with precision, scaling ingredients accurately. Maintain a clean and organized work environment in line with food hygiene and safety standards. Monitor baking supplies and ingredients; assist with inventory and ordering as needed. Collaborate with the team to develop new products and seasonal items. Manage time effectively to complete daily production schedules. Operate and maintain baking equipment safely and efficiently. Requirements: Proven experience as a baker, particularly in croissant and doughnut production from scratch. Strong knowledge of fermentation, lamination, dough handling, and frying techniques. Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and in a fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality. Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen handling. Team player with good communication and time management skills. Culinary or baking qualification preferred, but not essential with relevant experience. Desirable: Experience working in a bakery, café, or patisserie environment. Ability to create and innovate new bakery products. Passion for artisanal and handmade baked goods.

Following a successful pop-up, chef owners Jack Croft and Will Murray officially launched FOWL in October 2023, which can be found just around the corner from their flagship restaurant Fallow St. James’s. FOWL restaurant celebrates the nation’s favourite bird through an all-in, beak-to-feet menu concept, with the addition of monthly specials brought to you in collaboration with an epic line up of foodie icons! Offering both indoor and outside dining, FOWL is open for Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails. As a Chef de Partie at Fowl, you will be responsible for running a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs and gain valuable experience in an innovative culinary setting. Key responsibilities: - Oversee the preparation and cooking of dishes within your designated section. - Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served. - Assist in stock rotation and ingredient ordering in line with purchasing guidelines. - Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. - Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience. - Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times. About you: - Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen. - A passion for sustainability, seasonality, and innovative cooking techniques. - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. - Excellent teamwork and communication skills. - A positive, proactive attitude and a desire to learn and grow within the team. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FOWL, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

Kitchen Assistant LOCATION: London SE1 SALARY: Starting rate of £12.50 per hour TYPE: Full-time (requiring flexibility Mon-Sun) Home Cooking At Its Best In 1982, Terry opened what is now known as the world famous Terry’s Cafe - a traditional, incredibly popular, English cafe serving honest, unpretentious, good-value food combined with friendly service. Since 2010, the cafe has expanded and upheld Terry’s winning formula of traditional values while proudly promoting British culture. Fancy joining the Terry’s family? Terry’s Cafe thrives on producing home-cooked, traditional British food for it’s customers and we’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant that not only has a genuine love of traditional British food & culture but enjoys learning new skills, excels in dynamic environments, and collaborates effectively with others. ● ● ● You want to be part of a company that can help you flourish and become the best you can be You have excellent food preparation and cooking skills - ensuring that all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and ready for cooking You love to keep things clean - maintaining a clean and organised work area, following all food hygiene and safety regulations to keep the kitchen safe and efficient You collaborate well with fellow kitchen staff to keep the service running smoothly at all times You care about quality - making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen meets our high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency You have experience as a kitchen assistant, grill chef or similar kitchen role, ideally in a fast-paced environment How Terry’s will support you The Terry’s Cafe family are an incredibly caring and talented bunch, ready to be there for you from day one. As part of the team you’ll enjoy a host of benefits to ensure you feel valued and naturally at home: ● ● ● Wholesome home-cooked meal & hot drinks on shift The usual 28 days paid holiday, with the exception of Christmas Day and Bank Holidays as these are normal busy operating days and you may therefore be required to work on them. Training, development and encouragement where applicable to progress your career. What to expect ●Up to 40hours per week, across 5 - 6 days. ● Starting rate of £12.50 per hour ● Weekly changing rota, requiring flexibility Monday - Sunday. ● The Cafe opens early, starting at 6am providing morning to afternoon shifts. ● Smart-casual dress code - maintaining a relaxed yet refined look At Terry’s Cafe we are passionate about you becoming a member of ourgrowing family, rather than just a member of staff. Everyone is welcome at Terry’s Cafe. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds,identities, and experiences to apply for this role.

No Experience in Baking? No Problem! Learn the Art of Baking with Boulangerie Pierre Alix! Do you dream of becoming an artisan baker but have no experience? That’s not a problem—this unique opportunity has been created just for you! At Boulangerie Pierre Alix, we believe in passing on our expertise and want to train our next baker in the art of natural sourdough breadmaking and high-quality viennoiserie. We are looking for someone who is motivated, curious, dynamic, and reliable, with a strong desire to learn a new trade. If you are determined to embark on this adventure, we will support you every step of the way! What we offer: - Comprehensive training in artisan baking - A supportive and passionate work environment - Full Time contract with two back-to-back days off each week - A starting salary of £24,000 per year, with potential for progression based on performance and commitment This role requires an early start at 4 a.m at our Muswell Hill bakery and a UK working Visa is required for this position. If you're ready to take on the challenge, send us a message! We can’t wait to meet you. We a family-run independent bakery renowned for its commitment to excellence and tradition in the heart of Muswell Hill (N10). We specialise in creating high-quality sourdough bread and premium pastries, all handcrafted on-site in small batches with the utmost care.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Overnight Baker to be a key ingredient in the success of our new brand, FOCACCIA MIA. As an Overnight Baker, you will be instrumental in producing the high-quality focaccia bread that forms the foundation of our delicious sandwiches, ensuring freshness and availability for our customers each morning. Working independently and as part of a close-knit team, you will follow recipes, operate bakery equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Your passion for baking and commitment to quality will be essential in delivering exceptional focaccia that sets FOCACCIA MIA apart. Responsibilities: Prepare high-quality focaccia bread according to our specific recipes and standards. Accurately measure and mix ingredients, ensuring proper hydration, fermentation, and techniques are followed for optimal focaccia texture and flavor. Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, proofers, and any other specialized focaccia-making tools. Monitor the baking process to ensure focaccia is baked to perfection, achieving desired color, crust, and crumb structure. Ensure proper cooling and storage of baked focaccia. Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations. Assist with inventory management, including monitoring ingredient levels for focaccia production and notifying supervisors of any shortages. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow between focaccia production and sandwich assembly. Follow all company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned to support the successful launch and operation of FOCACCIA MIA. Qualifications: A good level of experience working in a bakery is necessary. Essential: Proven experience baking bread, with a strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation processes. Ability to accurately read and follow recipes. Proficiency in operating and maintaining standard bakery equipment. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet overnight production deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality baked goods. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic and reliability, especially during overnight hours. Ability to lift and carry up to [Insert Weight, e.g., 50] pounds and stand for extended periods. Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Must be available to work weekdays and weekends. Immediate availability is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Experience specifically baking focaccia bread. Formal culinary or baking education or certification. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Food Handler certification.

We are looking for an experienced Baker to join our team. Pay starts from 13-15 per hour and will be more depending on experience and attitude. We are a family run business that operate a few popular local outlets, in Kennington and we will soon be opening a bakery/Pizzeria in Camberwell! We create Organic Sourdough bread, buns and pizza, we also make fresh cakes and other sweets and savoury bites. We are looking to grow and expand and want the right people around us to assist in this journey. We require the following: - Experience in making various cake mixtures and doughs . -worked with and understand sourdough / Lievto madre -experience in baking buns, cakes, pastries and other sweet and savoury options.

Our bakery in Homerton is looking for a pastry baker with experience- We need you ideally 4 days a week : Thursday to Sunday, hours to be discussed. We are baking our own bread, pastries and cakes for our 6 cafes including the one you will be working in (on Chatsworth Road). Your job would be to bake seasonal goods, fruit tarts, croissants/pastries from scratch and cookies/biscuits and also present us with products of your own creation. You would be working alongside a pastry baker and 1 or 2 bread bakers. We are absolutely looking for somebody with experience in a bakery, home bakers / no experience please do not apply. Very competitive salary offered for those with experience.

Assisting in preparation of pastries sandwiches mainly Monday - Friday. Occasional weekends