51 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in East Finchley, London (May 2026)

Chef – Dan & Decarlo (East Finchley) We’re looking for a reliable and experienced chef to joi our kitchen at Dan & Decarlo, a busy independent coffee shop in East Finchley. At Dan & Decarlo we pride ourself on serving the very best traditional breakfasts, and sandwiches, alongside our speciality coffee, pastries, and cakes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take full ownership of their role, maintain high standards, and keep service running smoothly day to day. The Role You will be responsible for preparing dishes to company spec, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas of your responsibility. Key Responsibilities • Support daily kitchen operations and service, • Be a positive member of the kitchen team, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards, • Control stock and place orders, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are met, • Work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • Drive efficiency and improve kitchen processes Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Chef role, • Strong team mentality and organisational skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance, • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach What We Offer • £14.50 starting wage, • Free food & drink on shift, • Stable, structured working environment, • Support from ownership and management, • Opportunity to grow within the company, • Share of TRONC, • Early finishes and balanced shift patterns If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction.

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Pizzeria Pellone

Neapolitan Pizza Chef

🍕 Join Our Team at Pizzeria Pellone – East Finchley Pizzeria Pellone is growing, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team across our three London locations. We offer a full-time position in a dynamic and friendly environment, with opportunities to grow within the company. What We Offer: • Full-time contract (approx. 40 hours per week), • Fixed schedule available, • Free meal on every shift, • 28 days paid holiday per year, • Young, supportive, and energetic team, • Opportunity to work across multiple locations Requirements: • Minimum 2 years of experience in a Neapolitan pizzeria, • Fast learner with a strong work ethic, • Availability to work weekends, • Team player with a positive attitude If you’re passionate about authentic Neapolitan pizza and want to be part of a growing brand, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Pellone family.

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Dan & Decarlo

Chef Kitchen Manager - Permanent Full-time

Chef Kitchen Manager – Dan & Decarlo (East Finchley) We’re looking for a reliable and experienced chef to lead the kitchen at Dan & Decarlo, a busy independent coffee shop in East Finchley. At Dan & Decarlo we pride ourself on serving the very best traditional breakfasts, and sandwiches, alongside our speciality coffee, pastries, and cakes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take full ownership of the kitchen, maintain high standards, and keep service running smoothly day to day. The Role You will be responsible for the full day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations and service, • Manage and lead the kitchen team, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards, • Plan and manage staff rotas, • Control stock, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Monitor and manage food costs and wastage, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are met, • Train, develop, and support kitchen staff, • Manage prep schedules and service flow, • Handle equipment maintenance and report issues, • Work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • Drive efficiency and improve kitchen processes Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Senior Chef role, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance, • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach What We Offer • £14.50 starting wage, • Free food & drink on shift, • Stable, structured working environment, • Support from ownership and management, • Opportunity to take real ownership of a kitchen, • Share of TRONC, • Early finishes and balanced shift patterns If you’re someone who takes pride in running a tight, efficient kitchen, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction.

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