156 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Rainham (May 2026)

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Seven Kings, Redbridge

We are seeking a dedicated Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a diverse range of dishes, including our popular burgers, flavorful shawarmas, and classic English breakfasts. A key aspect of this position is ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation, consistently contributing to an excellent dining experience for our valued customers. We expect a strong commitment to maintaining these quality standards throughout all kitchen operations.

As a cook in the kitchen,

• Prepare and cook a wide range of Indian dishes (curries, tandoori items, biryani, breads, starters, and desserts), • Follow traditional Indian recipes while adapting to customer preferences, • Manage food preparation, cooking times, and portion control, • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards (Food Safety Level 2/3), • Monitor stock levels and minimise food waste, • Supervise kitchen assistants and junior chefs, • Ensure compliance with UK food safety and allergen regulations, • Maintain consistent taste, quality, and presentation Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as an Indian Chef or Curry Chef, • Strong knowledge of Indian spices, herbs, and cooking techniques, • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, • Time management and teamwork skills, • Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen control

cook/cleaner required for Busy catering trailer on big industrial building complex in Baytree way Dagenham Essex RM10 with very large welfare Area for construction workers must be well mannered and the ability to deal with stress under pressure wage negotiable according to ability and performance job roles will involve the cooking of bacon sausages, eggs, and burgers n chips experience is not necessary. But some kind of cooking experience would be preferred Training can be given look forward to hearing from you find us on facebook messenger for an interview

• Pastry Supervisor for Bakery - £16-18 p/h - Full time, 45 hours per week, • Working 5 days out of 7, weekends required, • Working afternoon and evenings: availability from 12pm to 12am, • CPU experience, good with cakes, lamination, oven, • Able to manage people (team of 2), • Able to troubleshoot product issues and improve quality in general

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

🔥 Chef Wanted – East African Cuisine (Launch Team) 🔥 We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef with strong experience in Somali and/or Kenyan cuisine to join us for an exciting new food concept launching this July. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand from the ground up — helping refine and deliver a menu inspired by rich East African flavours with a modern, elevated touch. 📍 Role Details: • Position: Chef (East African Cuisine), • Start Date: First week of July, • Opening Date: 6th July, • Collaborate on menu development and finalisation ahead of launch, • Prepare and present authentic East African dishes to a high standard, • Bring creativity while maintaining cultural authenticity, • Proven experience cooking Somali and/or Kenyan cuisine, • Strong understanding of traditional flavours, ingredients, and techniques, • Swahili language skills are highly desirable, • Professional, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Passionate about East African food and culture, • Detail-oriented with a high standard for presentation and taste, • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

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Prestons Village Bakery

Baker – Full Time Preston’s Village Bakery – Cranham Preston’s Village Bakery is a family-owned bakery at the heart of the Cranham community. We take pride in producing fresh, high-quality bread, cakes, and rolls daily, and we’re looking for an experienced Baker to join our friendly team. The Role As a Baker, you will be responsible for baking a range of fresh products with a strong focus on bread and morning goods production. This is a full-time position working 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, including night shifts to ensure our products are prepared fresh each day. Key Responsibilities - Mixing, preparing, and baking bread, rolls, cakes, and morning goods - Following recipes and maintaining consistent product quality - Monitoring baking times, temperatures, and product standards - Ensuring cleanliness and organisation of the workspace - Working efficiently as part of a reliable, friendly, fast-paced team About You - Proven baking experience is essential - Reliable and able to commit to night shifts - Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Friendly attitude and strong team player - Passion for baking and producing high-quality products What We Offer - Full-time position (8-hour shifts, 5 days per week) - £30,000 per year - Supportive, family-run working environment

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

Upney, Barking and Dagenham

Chinese takeaway Wok chef wanted for rice / noodle must have experience full time 1pm - 11 pm cash in hand

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sasha`s afro-caribbean restaurant and lounge

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing authentic Afro-Caribbean dishes and a commitment to culinary excellence. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation., • Developing and creating new, exciting Afro-Caribbean menu items., • Ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste., • Managing kitchen staff, including training and scheduling., • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations., • Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Chef, with a focus on Afro-Caribbean cuisine., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus., • A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

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