128 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Romford (August 2025)

pan asia korean bbq gants hill

We need a prep chef from 9 -5pm during the week and a possible 1 double shift on a saturday.

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Berwick Manor dining & shisha lounge

This is a brand new brunch style/bistro dining and lounge. A great opportunity to showcase your skills, passion and experience. For this new opening d we are looking for the chef who will create/contribute our menu and lead to success!! You will be part of a fun, open minded team where your ideas and Wellbeing matter!! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Back9 Barbecue& Braai

WANTED: Sous chef with fire and ambition Back9 Barbecue & Braai is looking for a fire-loving, meat-smoking, grill-slinging BBQ chef. We don’t microwave. We don’t fake smoke. We do it the real way — brisket, ribs, steaks, burgers, sausages and fire. If you can: Handle a BBQ, make a mean burger, prep like a machine and handle pressure with a smile on your five. Then we’ve got: A fun crew and epic menu Real hours, proper pay, staff meals 📍 Location: Back9, Hainault Forest Apply now. Show us your fire.

Join our kitchen team as a Prep Chef! You’ll be responsible for preparing ingredients, setting up stations, and supporting to ensure smooth and efficient service. Must be organized, reliable, and follow food safety standards. Experience preferred but not required

Full-Time Indian Head Chef – Tandoor Specialist Wanted We are looking for a skilled and experienced Indian Chef to lead our kitchen team and create high-class Indian cuisine. The ideal candidate will be a master of the Tandoor oven, with excellent barbecue skills and a passion for delivering top-quality dishes. Lead and manage a team of chefs to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation. Develop and execute a premium Indian menu, including tandoori and barbecue specialties. Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards. Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control. Train and mentor junior kitchen staff. Requirements: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in Indian cuisine. Expertise in Tandoor, Barbecue, and regional Indian dishes. Strong leadership and team management skills. Commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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Now Hiring: Senior Sous Chef (2 Positions Available) Location: ODA UPMINSTER Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | Paid Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours per week Are you a seasoned culinary professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Sous Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen team at ODA upminster, a modern and ambitious restaurant known for high standards, seasonal menus, and a passion for quality. **What We're Looking For:** - Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional kitchen - Proven track record in high-end or high-volume dining - Strong leadership, organisation, and training skills - In-depth understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control - Passion for food innovation and maintaining consistency in service **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience) - Paid fortnightly - Full-time permanent contract - Supportive and forward-thinking kitchen culture - Opportunity to influence menu development and team growth **Responsibilities:** - Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations - Lead and train junior chefs - Maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control - Help manage stock levels, orders, and kitchen efficiency - Assist in menu planning and new dish creating

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Saints At The Tower Arms

South Weald, Brentwood

Sushi Chef Wanted We are looking for an experienced Sushi Chef with strong skills in preparing maki rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of Japanese cuisine, be familiar with industry standards, and have the ability to work independently—especially when it comes to fish cutting and preparation. Key responsibilities include: Preparing high-quality sushi (maki, nigiri, sashimi) Cutting and handling fish with precision Organizing and maintaining the sushi station Supporting the kitchen team with cleaning and hygiene tasks Ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are met at all times If you are passionate about Japanese cuisine and have the skills we're looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced butcher to join our busy supermarket team.

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The Rabbits Pub and Restaurant

Looking for a sou chef for a nice country style pub, both part time and full time.

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Route1 Burgers and Doner Kebab

I’m looking for an experienced Burger Chef. Role will include making Varieties burgers and side.

I’m looking for an experienced full time Sushi Chef. Role will include working in the hot and sushi section and helping other chefs when necessary.

Location: Ilford, London, UK Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent Contract Only (No Part-Timers) Company: Jaggi’s Indian Restaurant About Us: Jaggi’s Indian Restaurant in Ilford is renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine. We’re seeking a full-time, experienced Indian Chef who specializes in curries, tandoori breads (including roti, naan, and kulchas), and Indo-Chinese dishes. This is a permanent role — no part-time or casual workers will be considered. Responsibilities: Prepare fresh tandoori breads: naan, tandoori roti & kulchas Cook authentic North Indian curries Create Indo-Chinese favourites: chili paneer, Manchurian, Hakka noodles, etc. Maintain food hygiene and safety as per UK standards Support with menu planning and specials Monitor stock, prep schedules, and kitchen organisation ✅ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role Skilled in tandoor breads, curries, and Indo-Chinese cooking Familiar with UK food hygiene requirements (Level 2/3 certification preferred) Able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen Must be eligible to work in the UK (Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate) 🎁 What We Offer: Full-time, permanent contract Salary: £30,000 – £35,000/year (DOE) Free staff meals during working hours Positive and professional work environment

Hello, we are Wholeslice, Upminster's answer to premium cocktails, unique fun-filled events and most of all, authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza! We live and breathe great pizza. All of our pizzas are created with passion, love and the best quality ingredients available. We are now looking for an additional experienced Pizza Chef to join our fantastic team. You will need to be enthusiastic about pizza, hard working and a team player. You must have strong experience as a pizza chef and be capable of running your section smoothly in an open plan kitchen. As our Pizza Chef, you will primarily be responsible for: Working alongside our Head pizza chef in making our unique contemporary dough; Preparing and plating all dishes to a consistent, high-standard; Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in our, newly refurbished, state of the art kitchen; Keeping on top of current food trends, utilising your knowledge to assist management in developing new menu items; Although our business is going from strength to strength, we’re essentially a start-up business. Therefore it’s important that you’re an ambitious, hard-working individual who’s willing to get stuck in and get their hands dirty. Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Vegetarian Chef (with Catering Experience) 🕒 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 💷 Salary: Competitive £39000 📝 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Vegie Master Ilford is a fast-growing vegetarian restaurant known for its authentic, flavorful, and healthy plant-based dishes. Alongside our in-house dining, we also cater to events, functions, and community gatherings with tailored vegetarian menus. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Vegetarian Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing pure vegetarian meals and should also have experience handling catering operations (including event orders, large batch cooking, and menu planning for functions). Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a range of pure vegetarian dishes for daily restaurant service and catering orders Plan and execute customized menus for catering clients, including events, parties, and festivals Manage the kitchen during large-scale catering operations Ensure food consistency, taste, and quality across all meals served Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Monitor inventory and coordinate timely ordering for both restaurant and catering needs Coordinate with management on staffing and logistics for external catering events Train and supervise junior kitchen staff as required Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in vegetarian cooking (restaurant or catering) Strong experience in bulk cooking and catering operations Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong understanding of vegetarian ingredients, spices, and preparation methods Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when catering events are scheduled Knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations Ability to manage pressure during high-volume service periods Preferred (Not Essential): Experience with Indian vegetarian cuisine Valid UK food hygiene certification Prior experience in managing outdoor food stalls or food trucks (bonus)

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BARAKAH FUSION LIMITED

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Turkish dishes, including chicken & lamb shish, kofte kebabs, and other menu items. Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served, maintaining our restaurant's reputation for excellence. Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, including inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation. Assist other kitchen staff on food preparation to ensure timely order preparation. Collaborate with management for menu updates and feedback from customers. Ensure food hygiene standards are maintained at all times.

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