Trainee Kitchen Assistant

About Us Welcome to Reggae Kitchen, a Caribbean gem in the heart of Croydon. For over 15 years, we’ve been proudly serving our community with authentic, vibrant flavours inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Caribbean. Our restaurant is more than just a dining destination – it’s a celebration of culture, food, and connection. Whether it’s a sophisticated fine dining experience or catering for unforgettable parties and events, we are dedicated to delivering excellence and creating memorable moments for our guests. Overview We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and production, with a flair for creativity and a commitment to excellence in hospitality. As a Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dishes that delight our guests and enhance their dining experience. Duties Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that food preparation and production meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, utilising culinary techniques to create innovative and appealing menu items. Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to recipes. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menus that reflect current trends and customer preferences. Assist in inventory management, ordering supplies, and minimising waste through effective portion control. Train new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques, equipment use, and safety protocols. Requirements Proven experience in a similar role within a restaurant or hospitality environment. Strong skills in food preparation and production, with an understanding of culinary techniques. Excellent leadership abilities, with experience supervising kitchen staff effectively. A passion for cooking and creating exceptional dining experiences for guests. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling and kitchen operations. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Starting date 13/01/2025 If you are an enthusiastic culinary professional looking to make your mark in the kitchen, we would love to hear from you!

We Are Hiring: Experienced Grill Chef (Charcoal-Based) Are you an experienced grill chef with a passion for charcoal grilling? We're looking for a talented individual to join our kitchen team and help bring exceptional flavor and quality to our dishes. If you have the skills, experience, and love for grilling, we want to hear from you! Position: Grill Chef (Charcoal-Based) What We're Looking For: Experience in Charcoal Grilling: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in grilling meats, seafood, and vegetables over charcoal, ensuring perfect flavor and texture every time. English Language Proficiency: Clear communication skills in English, to ensure smooth operation within the kitchen and with the front-of-house team. Arabic language a bonus. Local Resident: Living locally and ready to start immediately (Next to Tooting Broadway Station) Passionate About Food: A genuine love for cooking and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Team Player: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate well with a team of chefs and kitchen staff. What we offer: Working hours: flexible over 5 days (Available on weekends)/ 2days off Meal and beverages during the working shift Training and support during initial transition Salary to be discussed based on experience If you’re an experienced grill chef who thrives in a high-energy kitchen and takes pride in producing high-quality, flavourful dishes, we’d love to meet you! We look forward to hearing from you!

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! 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. What will I be doing? - You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills - Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly. - Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. - Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. - What are we looking for? - Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment. - A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills. - Someone with a good command of English. - Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… - Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place. - A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late! - Full time hours available and all overtime paid for. - Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities. - Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens. - Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Second Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! 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 11 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. What will I be doing? - Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly. - Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef. - Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans. - Training the team alongside the Head Chef. - Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation. - Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team. What are we looking for? - Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment. - Someone with a good command of English. - An excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team! - Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer: - Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment - A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late! - There's loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have really ambitious expansion plans! - A competitive hourly rate including bonuses. - Full time hours - around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities! - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Fun staff parties - we close the shops so we are all able to join together! - Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Halal Meat Butcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in butchery, particularly in the preparation and cutting of halal meat. As a butcher, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene while serving customers and ensuring their satisfaction with the products offered. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cut halal meat according to customer specifications and quality standards. Ensure all meat products are handled and stored according to halal guidelines. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the work area, following food safety regulations. Assist customers by providing expert advice on meat cuts, cooking techniques, and product selection. Operate butchery equipment safely and maintain it in good working condition. Manage inventory and stock control, ensuring that products are always available and fresh. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Provide excellent customer service and ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers. Requirements: Proven experience as a butcher, with a strong understanding of halal meat preparation. Good command of spoken English, as effective communication with customers is essential. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and courteously. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization. Knowledge of health and safety practices in food handling and preparation.

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.

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!