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PREP CHEF / KITCHEN LEAD - INAQ FOOD - London

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£14 per hour


Friday–Tuesday | 9am–4pm


Wednesday & Thursday OFF


32.5 paid hours per week


30-minute unpaid break


INAQ is a busy independent food business in Wembley and we’re looking for a reliable, organised and experienced Prep Chef / Kitchen Lead to join our team.


This is a daytime position


The role combines morning food preparation with afternoon service, so you must be confident working both independently and as part of a fast-paced kitchen team.


Main responsibilities:


  • Preparing chicken strips, shrimp and wings
  • Cooking steak
  • Preparing fresh sauces
  • Boiling pasta and preparing pasta sauces
  • Making mac & cheese sauce
  • Preparing coleslaw and other house-made items
  • Portioning and organising food for service
  • Maintaining correct prep and stock levels
  • Following INAQ recipes and portion-control standards
  • Completing HACCP, temperature and food-safety checks
  • Date labelling, stock rotation and safe food storage
  • Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
  • Waste and rubbish management

Afternoon service duties include:


  • Taking customer orders
  • Preparing food boxes
  • Frying chicken, shrimp, wings and fries
  • Plating and finishing orders
  • Packing takeaway and delivery orders
  • Maintaining speed and accuracy during busy periods
  • Keeping the service area clean and organised
  • Supporting the opening shift team during service

On Mondays and Tuesdays, you may be responsible for opening the kitchen and running the afternoon service independently before handing over to the evening team.


On Friday–Sunday, you will work alongside the opening shift team and support them during afternoon service once the main prep is complete.


We are looking for someone who is:


  • Fast and organised
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Confident working independently
  • Comfortable working in a busy service environment
  • Experienced in food preparation and service
  • Able to multitask between prep, frying, orders and service
  • Able to follow recipes and portion guides accurately
  • Confident with HACCP, food safety and kitchen hygiene procedures
  • Able to complete temperature and food-safety records correctly
  • Capable of managing their own prep list without constant supervision

We are looking for someone long-term who can take ownership of the kitchen, maintain INAQ’s standards and become an important part of the team.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Friday - Tuesday 9am - 4pm
  • Salary
    up to £14 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon3 South Way, HA9 0HF, London

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Meal takeaway, Restaurant • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since July, 2025

INAQ is a fast-growing food business based in Wembley, established in 2021. Over the last 4 years, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality and consistency, and we’re now entering an exciting phase of expansion.

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