52 Best No experience Chef & Cook Jobs in Waterloo, London (May 2026)

About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated Chef de Partie to lead the Hot Section at our Radio Roof Top venue. You will be responsible for managing the preparation of hot dishes, ensuring that all items are cooked to perfection and presented to the highest standard, while working in a fast-paced, creative kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the preparation and execution of all hot dishes during service. Ensure consistency, quality, and timely delivery of dishes. Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP guidelines. Manage stock levels and assist with inventory control in the Hot Section. Collaborate with the kitchen team to optimize workflow and contribute to menu innovation. Key Requirements: Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie in a reputable kitchen, particularly in the Hot Section. Excellent cooking skills and thorough knowledge of various cooking techniques for hot dishes, Asian food experience is a strong advantage Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead by example within the team. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. What We Offer: A competitive hourly rate of around £15 plus tronc. A unique opportunity to work in an iconic rooftop venue in Covent Garden with a creative, energetic team. An environment that values innovation, quality, and teamwork, with potential for growth. How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.

Looking for an experienced Pizza Chef for a big catering company. Able to make pizza from scratch and run his section autonomously, working with electric pizza oven, on his own or in a team Grow your career with one of the biggest catering companies in the UK and enjoy working in a familiar envoronment with great work-life balance What we offer: • Working with one of the biggest catering companies in the UK with plenty of opportunities, • No late finish (last orders at 9pm), • Familiar environment, • Flexibility What we are looking for: • Proven track record of experience working with pizza, • Clean, fast and reliable, • Flexibility, • Ability to work on his own with hand stretched fresh dough, • Experience in other areas of the kitchen a plus

Kitchen Manager The Salad Project We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a twelve store operation, expanding across London. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally committed to finding and nurturing our staff, so we are on the hunt for exceptional managers to join our team. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family. Role | Kitchen Manager • 45 hours per week, • We’re looking for someone passionate, energetic & extremely organised to manage our kitchen, • To manage our team of Kitchen Hands and KPs, • To implement & improve kitchen processes, • To monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service in order to maintain our 5* hygiene rating, • To manage ordering, stock management & solve stock issues, • To manage team scheduling, training & well-being, • To report to Restaurant Manager, and Culinary Director, • Expectations | Organisation, Efficiency, Communication, Energy, • Strong proficiency in efficient, quality food prep, • Ability to manage a small team through service hours, • Leadership and communication skills, • Positive energy and dedication to the team, the business & the role, • A growth-mindset, as a key job role within a company that's growing FAST, and creating new, exciting opportunities for our best team players Experience Requirements | 1-3 Years • Experience cooking in a busy professional kitchen/casual dining restaurant, • Management and team leadership experience, • Hygiene qualifications, • Compensation, • 30 days holiday package (Including bank holidays), • Performance based bonus, • Cycle to work scheme, • £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme, • Enhanced parental leave package, • Enhanced sick day package, • Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift, • Team social events, • Opportunities for career progression as the business grows

Commis Chef – NANA Cafe, Covent Garden We are currently looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. If you are passionate about food, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. Your role will include: • Assisting with food preparation and daily mise en place, • Supporting chefs during busy service, • Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, • Helping with stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Passionate about food and keen to develop kitchen skills, • Comfortable working in a busy environment, • Reliable, punctual, and organised, • A team player with a positive attitude, • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Staff meals / discounts, • Opportunity to grow within the business

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