Senior Wok and Starter Chef
14 hours ago
£15.5–£17 hourly
Full-time
London
Experienced Wok & Starter Chef – Plants of Roselyn Plants of Roselyn is a vibrant vegan restaurant with a strong Thai influence, focused on fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and consistently high-quality dishes. We are looking for an experienced Wok & Starter Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be confident working across both the wok and starter sections, comfortable in a fast-paced service environment, and experienced with Thai or Southeast Asian cooking techniques. Essential Requirements • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, • Strong experience and confidence operating a wok station, • Comfortable working across both wok and starter sections, • Good knowledge of Thai ingredients, sauces, herbs, spices, and cooking techniques, • Comfortable working within a fully vegan kitchen and preparing plant-based dishes, • Ability to prepare and cook dishes consistently to a high standard, • Experience managing multiple orders during busy service periods, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate, • Allergen Awareness Training, • Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, cross-contamination, and kitchen compliance, • Eligible to work in the UK Responsibilities • Prepare and cook vegan, Thai-influenced dishes using wok and other traditional cooking techniques, • Manage both the wok and starter sections confidently during service, • Complete daily mise en place and ensure sections are fully prepared before service, • Maintain consistency in portioning, flavour, quality, and presentation, • Maintain a clean, organised, and service-ready workstation, • Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and follow correct stock rotation procedures, • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and allergen-control procedures, • Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service, • Support other kitchen sections when required Desirable • Experience working with vegan or plant-based cuisine, • Experience with authentic Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, • Ability to train and support junior kitchen team members, • Good English communication skills; Thai language skills are a plus, • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings and weekends If you are passionate about Thai flavours, confident on the wok, and excited about creating great plant-based food, we’d love to hear from you.