53 Best chef and cook Jobs in London, Cockfosters (May 2026)

Kitchen Assistant / Cook (Takeaway Concept) 20Hours

Join our team at Sfrigola, where you will play a crucial role in bringing the authentic taste of Sicilian street food to London. As a Kitchen Assistant / Cook, you will be responsible for supporting daily food preparation and service. This includes preparing and assembling our signature dishes, cooking and handling food safely, and ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation. You will work closely with our Italian chefs, acquiring skills in traditional recipes and techniques. Additionally, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, compliant with food safety standards, is a key part of your role. You will ensure that stock levels are maintained and ingredients are stored and labeled correctly. Responsibilities • Prepare and assemble dishes according to company recipes and procedures., • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area., • Support the team during busy service hours with energy and attention to detail., • Ensure stock levels are maintained, and ingredients are correctly stored. Requirements • Previous experience in a professional kitchen or food preparation environment., • Basic cooking skills and a passion for learning traditional Italian cuisine., • Team player with a positive and proactive attitude., • Good communication and time management skills., • Food Hygiene Level 2 certification is preferred. What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate., • 20 hours weekly, • Full training and opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding brand., • Staff meals and employee discounts., • A warm, supportive team environment inspired by Sicilian hospitality. Join us and help bring the spirit of Sicily to the heart of London!

Piazza Italiana is an award-winning destination in the heart of the City. Housed in a stunning historic building in Bank, we are known for our elegant atmosphere and a menu that celebrates the very best of Italy. Our kitchen philosophy is simple: we use only the freshest seasonal produce available in the market. This commitment to quality allows our team to create a fantastic, authentic Italian menu that keeps our clientele coming back. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Pasta Chef de Partie to join our high-performing kitchen team. You will be the specialist on the pasta section, ensuring every dish is executed to our award-winning standards. Working under the expert direction of our Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in both service and preparation. Chef requirements • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within your speciality;, • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins;, • Helping Sous Chefs and Chefs to develop new dishes and prepare menus;, • Answering our customers’ queries regarding ingredients and menu items;, • Ensuring food is served in accordance with Health & Safety rules and regulations;, • Follow directions from the management., • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards;

Assistant Manager – Founder led business - Monday-Friday role. £33,000-£35,000pa 45 hours per week Lazy Geppetto is a fast paced, high volume counter service site and we have a rare opportunity for a site manager to join us to drive this business forward to the next level. Do you bring charisma, energy and a true people focus to your role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a natural leader, who can look after both customers and staff. About Us: Drawing inspiration from the hills of Turin to the coast of Naples, Lazy Geppetto is a fun homage to classic, homemade Italian cooking and a celebration of the big, boisterous family feasts from our chef’s childhoods. We believe fresh food tastes best and we don’t compromise on that. The Role: As our site Manager, you’ll be the heart and soul of our operation, working alongside the founder directly this is a perfect opportunity for a skilled Manager who will be looking to step up over the coming months. You will be accountable for all day-to-day activities, inspire your team to deliver outstanding service and efficiency, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile. From managing staff to maintaining quality standards, you’ll play a key role developing this brand. Key Responsibilities: -⁠ ⁠Lead and motivate a diverse team to deliver exceptional service. -⁠ ⁠Manage all daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory, and quality control. -⁠ ⁠Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. -⁠ ⁠Guided recruitment, training and development of all team members to reach their full potential. -⁠ ⁠Monitor financial performance, including sales, costs, and budgets. -⁠ ⁠Bring energy and positivity to each shift. What We’re Looking For: -⁠ ⁠Management experience within counter service / QSR sites. -⁠ ⁠Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage your team. -⁠ ⁠Excellent organisational and communication skills. -⁠ ⁠A lead from the front mentality with a desire to roll your sleeves up and get involved. -⁠ ⁠Strong understanding of financials, particularly GP and labour controls -⁠ ⁠Solid problem-solving skills and being able to keep calm under pressure -⁠ ⁠Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced environment What We Offer: -⁠ ⁠Competitive salary and benefits. -⁠ ⁠Quarterly bonus of up to 30% based on achievable KPIs -⁠ ⁠A supportive and fun work environment. -⁠ ⁠Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Vanda’s Kitchen – Kitchen Porter Job Description We are looking to employ a highly efficient kitchen porter to perform all washing, cleaning and basic meal preparation duties required in our kitchen. The kitchen porter's responsibilities include cutting and portioning meat, informing the supervisor when food supplies are low, and appropriately storing washed dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment. You should also be able to accurately measure ingredients as per the chef’s instructions. To be successful as a kitchen porter, you should display excellent communication skills and be able to follow instructions. Ultimately, an exceptional kitchen porter should adhere to food health and safety regulations while carrying out all kitchen duties. Kitchen Porter Responsibilities: ·Cleaning and sanitising all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills. ·Sweeping and mopping all kitchen areas during shifts and at the end of shifts. ·Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment. ·Ensuring that food mixers, cookers, and other cooking equipment are in good working order. ·Receiving, checking goods are organic and then unpacking all deliveries. ·Emptying, re-lining, and washing garbage cans as required. ·Ensuring that refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas are clean and well-organized. ·Assisting the Chef with basic food preparation, which includes washing, peeling, and cutting meal ingredients as per the Chef's instructions. This all sounds great – What do I need? - Kitchen Porter Requirements: A food handler's license. Proven experience assisting in commercial kitchen environments. Working knowledge of food health and safety regulations. The ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to stand for extended periods. Excellent time management skills. Effective communication skills

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The Salad Project

Kitchen Porter | Monday - Friday | 11am - 10pm

The Salad Project: £12.75 per hour Kitchen Porter | Monday - Friday | 30+ hours/week 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 as committed to finding and nurturing our staff and so we are on the hunt for back of house team members, hungry for exciting kitchen experience. 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 Porter • Shifts available morning, evening & weekend, • Hard-working Kitchen Porters to assist our cooks in keeping our kitchen spotless, • Washing all cookware and equipment used by chefs, • Washing bowls, tongs and dressing bottles used for serving our salads, • Keeping team members stocked up with clean, dry equipment, • Assisting with short daily deep cleaning tasks in the kitchen, • Reporting to the Kitchen Manager Expectations | Efficiency, Reliability, Strong Work Ethic • Strong work ethic to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy service periods, • Turning up on time for shift, • Adaptability to assist with a variety of tasks, including simple food prep if necessary, • Respect for team members and managers Experience Requirements | Previous experience desired, but not required • Ideally, you will have some experience working in a kitchen/cleaning role, • Experience/readiness to work in a fast-paced environment Compensation | £12.75 per hour • 28 days of paid time off, • £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus - bring your mates on board and get rewarded for it!, • Free lunch or dinner from The Salad Project when you work over 6 hours, • Epic team socials - from store birthday bashes to name days and company-wide events, we love a good celebration!, • Exciting career growth opportunities - we’re expanding, and we love to promote from within! Your next big step could be just around the corner

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