75 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Swanley (August 2025)

We are a warm and welcoming family-run restaurant in Sidcup, Kent, specialising in authentic pizza and pasta dishes. We are now looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our friendly team and take charge of creating delicious, Neapolitan-style pizzas for our customers. About the Role: Prepare and cook Neapolitan-style pizzas to a high standard. Operate and maintain our pizza oven (wood-fired experience is a plus). Manage dough preparation, proving, and stretching by hand. Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards at all times. Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service and excellent customer experience. Requirements: Must have proven experience as a pizza chef (Neapolitan style preferred). Strong dough-making and hand-stretching skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. A passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

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.

We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced kitchen team member to join our Dessert and Starter Section. This role requires someone who is passionate about food presentation, organized under pressure, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Key Details: Position: Dessert and Starter Section Chef Schedule: 5 days per week Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Responsibilities: Prepare and plate high-quality starters and desserts Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the prep area Work closely with the head chef and follow kitchen procedures Manage prep and stock levels efficiently Experience in a similar role is preferred. Reliability, punctuality, and teamwork are essential.

We are looking for experienced and talented part time chef to join our team in Sidcup. Most of our food is made in house from scratch working with fresh ingredients. The venue is a busy bubbling restaurant open from to 12 to 23 Wednesday to Sunday. Suited for friendly, energetic and professional team players! We offer competitive wage, training and staff food/drinks. There is a great training program in place and plenty of opportunity to grow in the business. We look forward to hearing from you!

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MED HOSPITALITY , CYPRIANIS

PASTA CHEF

2 months ago

Full-time

Petts Wood, Orpington

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

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