112 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Hornchurch (May 2026)

Head Chef for a lovely well established country side pub • Small talented team, • Two set days off together, • Sociable hours as the kitchen closes fairly early Requirements • Previous experience as Head Chef ideally within a pub, • Experience with fresh ingredients, • Experience with costings and menu development, • Live within 45 minutes from location

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Tasty African Food - Dagenham

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Chef to join busy African restaurant outlets in Dagenham and Romford operating under the Tasty African Food brand. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering authentic African cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen operations. This is not a general chef position. We are specifically seeking a candidate with proven experience in African cuisine, strong cooking ability, and the discipline required to work in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare authentic African dishes to a consistently high standard, • Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control are maintained, • Follow established recipes and preparation methods accurately, • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety compliance, • Assist with stock management, food storage, and minimising wastage, • Work effectively during busy service periods while maintaining quality standards, • Support smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, • Ensure all food preparation meets company and regulatory standards, • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation, Skills & Experience Required, • Proven experience preparing African cuisine in a commercial kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of African ingredients, dishes, and cooking methods, • Ability to prepare a variety of African meals confidently and consistently, • High level of literacy and communication skills, • Good organisational and time-management ability, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen compliance standards, • Reliable, disciplined, and hardworking attitude, • Food Hygiene Certificate preferred, What We Offer, • Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum, • Stable full-time employment, • Opportunity to work within a recognised and growing African food brand, • Professional and supportive working environment, • Career progression opportunities for the right candidate Ideal Candidate We are looking for a passionate and experienced African cuisine specialist who takes pride in delivering quality food and maintaining excellent kitchen standards. The ideal candidate must be professional, reliable, and committed to consistency and excellence. To apply, please submit your CV and details of your relevant experience.

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.

• 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

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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

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