48 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Bexley (October 2026)

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 120–140 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

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EXPERIENCED TURKISH CHEFS WANTED 🇹🇷🔥 The Skewer in Blackfen is looking for experienced Turkish chefs to join our team. We’re looking for chefs with experience in Turkish cuisine, including meat preparation, grill and busy service. Good experience is essential and you must be confident working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. 📍 The Skewer – Blackfen For more information, please contact.

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 100–120 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

Join Our Kitchen! We’re a proud, family-run African restaurant known for our signature tilapia dishes and warm, welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a skilled and reliable chefs to help us continue serving the best African food in town. What You’ll Do: • Cook and plate fish dishes that highlight the authentic flavors of our kitchen, • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, following food safety standards, • Work closely with our team, sharing knowledge and supporting each other What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with fish, especially tilapia, in a professional kitchen, • A positive attitude and respect for African cuisine and culture, • Team player who enjoys working in a family-run environment What We Offer: • A supportive and friendly team that feels like family, • A chance to grow and learn new skills in our kitchen, • Delicious staff meals and other perks Apply Today:If you have experience working with fish and a passion for sharing African cuisine, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and tell us why you’d be a great fit for our family kitchen.

BGirls Kitchen is a busy Afro-Caribbean restaurant and takeaway specialising in seafood boils, rice dishes loaded with seafood, BBQ and freshly prepared sides. We are looking for experienced Kitchen Crew Members to join our teams in Woolwich and Dagenham. This is a hands-on role involving food preparation, cooking, assembling customer orders, cleaning and supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods. Previous commercial kitchen, restaurant or busy takeaway experience is essential. The Role • Prepare and assemble customer orders to set recipes, portions and presentation standards., • Read order tickets and manage multiple orders during busy periods., • Prepare and handle seafood, meat, poultry, rice and sides., • Follow food hygiene, allergen and cross-contamination procedures., • Check food temperatures and correctly store and rotate stock., • Keep kitchen stations clean, organised and stocked., • Complete washing-up, cleaning, restocking and closing duties., • Support other crew members during service. Essential Requirements • Previous commercial kitchen, restaurant or takeaway experience., • Experience preparing and cooking customer orders during service., • Able to work independently and manage multiple orders at once., • Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling., • Comfortable handling seafood and shellfish., • Reliable, punctual and able to work at pace., • Available for evening and weekend shifts., • Good spoken and written English., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate., • Seafood or Afro-Caribbean cooking experience., • High-volume takeaway or delivery-kitchen experience., • Experience using Uber Eats or Deliveroo restaurant tablets. Locations Woolwich – SE18 Dagenham – RM10 Please state Woolwich, Dagenham or Both when applying. Please only apply if you have previous commercial kitchen experience and can reliably travel to your chosen location for scheduled evening and weekend shifts.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy Italian restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in a fast-paced kitchen, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, authentic dishes. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assist in leading and motivating the team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Support, train, and motivate junior kitchen staff, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Help with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste, • Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a busy kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, • A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and quality food, • High standards of cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail, • A positive, team-focused attitude What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week), • A well-structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a well-established restaurant

We are looking for a Turkish chef to prepare and serve food at a new takeaway shop. The role will involve supporting kitchen and service operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and cleanliness. • Prepare and serve Turkish food to a high standard, • Support day-to-day kitchen and service operations, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards, • Communicate effectively in English

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