Kitchen Assistant - The new garden cafe - Hornchurch

Looking for someone who can work 20 hours per week friendly working place

JAR FRIENDS LTD, trading as Time Sushi, is an innovative and fast-growing restaurant business specialising in a distinctive fusion of sushi and gourmet burger cuisine. We are committed to delivering exceptional food quality, creative menu offerings, and an outstanding dining experience within a modern and fast-paced environment. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Chef to join our team. This role is ideally suited to an individual with experience in sushi preparation alongside contemporary casual dining, particularly within gourmet burger cuisine. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exemplary kitchen standards, contributing to menu innovation, and ensuring consistency and excellence across all dishes. Key Responsibilities • Organise and manage kitchen operations with precision, ensuring full compliance with quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards., • Prepare and present a diverse range of dishes, including sushi and gourmet burger offerings, to an exceptional standard., • Remain informed of emerging culinary trends and continuously enhance kitchen processes and efficiency., • Manage supplier relationships, oversee deliveries, and ensure all ingredients meet stringent quality and cost requirements., • Maintain effective stock control systems and ensure the stockroom is organised and efficiently operated., • Develop and introduce innovative dishes and menu concepts to strengthen the restaurant’s market appeal., • Monitor customer satisfaction closely, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and service delivery., • Proven experience as a Chef within a restaurant, café, or similar hospitality environment., • Comprehensive understanding of food hygiene and safety standards., • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment., • Creative and innovative approach to food preparation and menu development., • Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills., • Experience in stock management and supplier coordination. Hours:37.5 (Full Time) What We Offer • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience), • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression

Roots is a cool, contemporary, leading restaurant based in Upminster, Essex. We’re passionate about providing our customers with great tasting meals that are created with the best quality, locally sourced ingredients, our dedication and commitment has enabled us to become one of the top brunch spots in Essex. We are now looking to expand our offerings of an evening from solely pizza to a more modern European dinning experience offering pizzas alongside steaks, chickens & burgers. As our head chef we want to this to be your first project with us. As our Head Chef, you’ll primarily be responsible for: Preparing and plating all dishes to a consistent, high-standard; Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards Keeping on top of current food trends, utilising your knowledge to assist management in developing new menu items; Monitoring stock and waste control to maintain profit margins. Helping to train the other chefs and helping them develop. Responsibilities: • Assist in overseeing both kitchens operations, • Help with menu planning and recipe development, • Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and standards, • Ensure food quality and presentation meets the restaurant's standards, • Supervise and train kitchen staff, • Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, • Previous experience as a sous chef or head chef in a similar role, experience in Mod European dining would be ideal, • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Attention to detail and ability to multitask, • Knowledge of food safety regulations