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Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service What will I be doing? - You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills - Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly. - Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. - Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. - What are we looking for? - Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment. - A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills. - Someone with a good command of English. - Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… - Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place. - A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late! - Full time or part time hours available and all overtime paid for. - Loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service - Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities. - Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens. - Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

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Job Title: Chef Objective: The Chef will be responsible for all areas of the kitchen and food within the Ballerz dome. You will be required to recruit, train and motivate your team to deliver quality food to Ballerz specs. Working with the venue managers, you will be a key influence in menu development, as well as being responsible for all areas of food hygiene and compliance within the kitchen. Stock ordering to par, and weekly stock takes are also required, and should confirm to Ballerz KPI targets, and reported correctly and accurately. Experience/Knowledge: Genuine passion for hospitality and food, ensuring that the teams they lead and work in share this. Prior experience ordering, service management and compliance Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head or Sous Chef and a background preferably in a fast-paced, branded operation Experience in menu development and creating specs and procedures within the kitchen, including HACCP Responsibilities: The day to day operations of the kitchen Cleanliness of the kitchen area and food storage areas Compliance completion and weekly reporting of due diligence including temperature checks Ordering of stock to par levels set out, as well as ensuring correct delivery process if followed in terms of stock check, temperature checks and correct storage / intake of stock Training and recruitment of kitchen team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on Ballerz specs, and food hygiene procedures Ensuring all allergen data is up to date and available for the team Weekly stock takes and GP reporting, ensuring stock is managed to achieve required margins, and wastage kept to a minimum Menu development; working with Ballerz senior team to develop dishes, as well as new dishes and ideas to enhance the food offering Quality and standards upheld at all times. Nothing should leave the kitchen unless it has been produced to Ballerz spec Ensuring kitchen set up and prep is done to ensure food tickets are produced within acceptable timeframe Uniform and time keeping management, ensuring the team are in correct dress, and are attending their shifts on time An eye for detail, making sure that everything looks as it should before service Personal attributes: Positive, driven, proactive, kind, engaging and polite A confident and professional communication style with excellent interpersonal skills. A team player who can also work individually. Ability to work evenings and weekends where necessary. High attention to detail and strong numerical skills. A calm temperament, and manages well under pressure.

Hiring: Pasta Chef (Italian Mediterranean Cuisine) Location: Pettswood Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 per year (based on experience) We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pasta Chef to join our kitchen team, specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for handcrafted pasta and authentic regional dishes, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and daily specials Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes Train and mentor junior kitchen staff when required Requirements: Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a pasta chef or in a similar role Strong knowledge of Italian and Mediterranean culinary techniques, Passion for seasonal ingredients and regional recipes. Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude What We Offer: Competitive salary (£29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience) Opportunity to work with a passionate team and grow within the company Staff meals and discounts Supportive and professional work environment

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 Fishmonger/Cook to help us continue serving the best fish in town. What You’ll Do: • Clean, fillet, and prepare fresh tilapia and other fish, ensuring quality and consistency • 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 • Good knife skills and an eye for detail • 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.

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Responsible for preparation and presentation at your station, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s high standards of taste and visual appeal. Work closely with senior chefs to develop and refine menu items, balancing innovation with popular favorites. Lead and support junior kitchen staff, offering clear guidance and hands-on training to maintain an efficient and collaborative workflow. Uphold the highest levels of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in strict accordance with UK health regulations. Oversee inventory and stock rotation at your station, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and available for smooth service. Ensure consistency in portion sizes, cooking techniques, and timing to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Hi all! We are a family business looking for help! We need pizza chef assistant to help our Chef. Job tasks will be helping the Chef for the prep as well as making pizza for the customers. We need a reliable person who is keen to learn and likes being in contact with customers. Apply!

WHO YOU ARE: - Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: - 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: - Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.