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The Salad Project: £12.75 per hour | Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm Broadgate Circle, Broadgate, London, EC2M 2, United Kingdom 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

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the kitchen, offering the chance to work both independently and as a key member of a supportive, fast-paced environment. At Darling's Eatery and Studio, a female-owned and self-funded pasta eatery in East London, we pride ourselves on great produce and service, setting high standards for all aspects of our operation. What You'll Do: • Culinary Support: Provide essential assistance to our chefs with basic food preparation and cooking tasks., • Maintain Standards: Ensure the kitchen and all associated areas are kept impeccably clean and organized., • Dishwashing Operations: Efficiently operate dishwashing equipment, guaranteeing all kitchenware is cleaned to our high standards., • Logistics & Management: Handle incoming deliveries, manage stock rotation, and oversee waste management., • Cooking Contribution: Confidently step into cooking roles for simple dishes, adhering to established kitchen procedures when needed., • Team and Independent Work: Contribute effectively as part of a small, friendly team while also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously. What We're Looking For: • Experience: Some prior kitchen experience, ideally as a Kitchen Porter or in a junior cooking role, is preferred., • Proactiveness: A strong willingness to learn new skills and take initiative within a dynamic kitchen setting., • Adaptability: Comfortable handling food and capable of performing well under pressure., • Key Skills: Excellent communication and time-management abilities., • Attitude: A positive, 'can-do' attitude and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Urban Pubs & Bars Open Day Wednesday 4th November We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic Back of House Team Members to join our growing kitchen teams across London, with opportunities from Head Chef, Sous Chef & Chef de Parties through to Kitchen Porters. At Urban Pubs & Bars, we’re all about great pubs, great food and great people. We are a quality, fresh-food business, with our kitchens at the heart of what we do. From preparing fresh ingredients and delivering consistently great dishes, to keeping the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes, every member of our Back of House team plays an important part in creating the experience our guests love. Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, a Commis Chef looking for your next step, or a Kitchen Porter wanting to build a career in hospitality, we want to hear from you. What we’re looking for We’re looking for people who are passionate about food, take pride in what they do and want to be part of a great team. · A genuine passion for fresh food and hospitality · A positive attitude and willingness to learn · The ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen · Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic · A team-first approach · Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not essential for Kitchen Porter and entry-level positions · The ambition to progress and develop your career with us Most importantly, we’re looking for people who care about doing a great job and want to be part of a business where they can grow. Why Urban Pubs & Bars? We’re an award-winning pub, bar and restaurant group with a collection of individual venues across London. We believe in investing in our people and creating genuine opportunities to develop and progress within the business. · Training and development · 30% discount across our pubs · Opportunities to progress your career across the group · A supportive and passionate team · The opportunity to work with fresh, quality food · A growing business with plenty of opportunities to develop Whether you’re looking for your first kitchen role or you’re ready to take the next step towards becoming a Chef de Partie and beyond, Urban Pubs & Bars can offer you the opportunity to build a career in hospitality. Sound’s like you? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line and book a slot and take the next step! Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 4th November between 12 Midday and 2.30pm @ Wren Tavern 67-69 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9DD

Caffe Concerto is looking for a motivated Salad Chef or Kitchen Porter (KP) to join our team, with full training and development provided by our finest Head Chefs across the branches, and a clear pathway to progress into a Sous Chef or Head Chef role. Requirements: • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Salad Chef, or in a similar kitchen role is preferred, • A genuine passion for food and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, • Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills with full training provided, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Good communication skills with managers, kitchen, and front-of-house staff, • Flexibility to work full-time hours and varied shifts, • Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, and lift when required, • Food Safety Level 1 and Health & Safety Level 1 certificates are an advantage (training can be provided as well) What We Offer: • Clear career progression to Sous Chef and Head Chef roles, • Full training and development within the company, • Contracted hours, • Free staff meals on duty, • 50% staff discount when dining off duty, • 28 days holiday entitlement, • A kitchen equipped with high-quality, modern equipment, • Excellent staff facilities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Lead Pizza Chef (Junior Sous Chef) to join the kitchen team at Juno, our new Italian bar and restaurant in Olympia. You'll take the lead on our pizza section, bringing great energy, consistency and a real love for Italian food to everything you do. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help deliver incredible pizzas, support and develop the wider kitchen team, and keep standards high while making sure the kitchen is a fun, collaborative place to work. If you're a confident pizza chef ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Our Junior Sous Chefs are proactive, detail oriented leaders in the kitchen. They are true food enthusiasts; creative, passionate, and committed to impeccable standards, while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support our Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Porters in maintaining our high standards of service, leading from the front and helping to develop the skills of your team. We empower our Junior Sous Chefs to be approachable, open, honest & respected, and give them the tools to develop their team & themselves. WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO • Collaboratively deliver the menu items with confidence, precision, and pride, • Work closely with the Sous Chef & Head Chef to lead the wider kitchen team to create exceptional guest experiences, • Running the day to day operations of our kitchens, • Ensuring we are compliant, clean and safe, • Prepping for the day ahead and delegating tasks to the team to ensure success, • Supporting with stock management, • Creating new and exciting dishes for menu changes and seasonal specials, • Training and Developing your team, • Lead by example on compliance, safety, and completing e-learning and checklists, • Represent yourself and the Incipio brand with positivity, professionalism, and pride WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Previous experience as a Chef in a fast paced, multi brand, enviroment, • A passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and high standards of food preparation and presentation, • Organised, clean, and confident in maintaining food hygiene, stock rotation, and compliance, • A team player who contributes to a calm, collaborative and motivated kitchen culture, • Strong communication and willingness to train, mentor, and support junior chefs, • Energy, pace, and a genuine desire to grow your craft within a high-performance kitchen Benefits & Best Bits • Transparent and fair TRONC payments, • Self Space: Free Therapy available through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio, • Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus, • 60% of our management teams are people we have progressed internally, • Career development + opportunity to grow and expand in this role as the business expands, • Company awards to celebrate team and regular events, • Incentive Trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)·, • Compassionate Leave, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave, • Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service, • Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials, • 50% discount for food and drink in all of our venues Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Thurner's is hiring! Want to be part of a fast growing team that’s all about high standard food, good vibes, and hard work? We are looking for friendly, fast, and organised people to join us at our new little busy restaurant. Thurner's is a new fast fine dining restaurant in the heart of the City of London, which just opened it's doors last summer and gained such a high volume of loyal local customers since day one! The Offer: Full-time position (up to 40 hours/week) Salary - up to £14.00 per hour No late shifts. What you will be doing: • Help prep and cook delicious food with local sourced ingredients., • Organising deliveries and storing goods correctly., • Work clean and tidy, responsible for spotless kitchen, dishes, fridges, stoves and any other work surfaces., • You will have the chance to learn and grow day by day! What you will get in return: • Competitive salary and plenty of opportunities to climb the culinary ladder., • Chance to get trained to become a proper chef., • Free food on every shift., • Being part of a new fast growing business. What we are looking for: • A minimum of 1-2 years culinary experience in a Food Establishment. (Restaurants, Pubs,...etc.)., • A passion for food and a genuine desire to innovate and learn., • A positive attitude, keen to work hard and respect what you are doing. If you are passionate about food, motivated and willing to improve your skills, Thurner's might be your right decision for your next carrier move. Come and join us Now!

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 120–140 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

Production Supervisor (Kitchen Operations) Planthood is the UK’s highest-rated plant-based meal kit company, on a mission to enable people to live healthier lives and have a meaningful impact on the planet by eating more plant-based whole foods. From our London kitchen, we cook delicious food from scratch and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will’s kitchen in 2020, we’ve cooked more than 5 million meals, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for an ambitious and proactive Production Supervisor (Kitchen Operations) to join us at an exciting stage of our journey. Salary: £32,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus two annual bonus opportunities of up to 5% each Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: Planthood, Units D10-D11, Leyton Business Centre, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7QP Work location: On-site The Role Our Kitchen team is a crucial part of what makes Planthood different. It’s where our chefs prepare the sauces, garnishes and other chef-made components that go into our meal kits and bring our dishes to life. As one of three Production Supervisors in Kitchen Operations, you’ll lead our team of chefs and Kitchen Porters while working closely with your fellow Supervisors, other department leaders and our Production Managers. You’ll be an important part of a wider management team where we share ideas, solve problems, support each other and get things done together. This is a hands-on role, combining leadership on the production floor with the opportunity to make a wider impact. As Planthood grows, we want you to bring ideas, spot opportunities and drive improvements, while we support your own development and progression within the business. What You’ll Be Doing • Run great production days: Work with your fellow Supervisors to organise the team, set priorities and keep food preparation and cooking running smoothly against the production plan., • Lead and develop the team: Coach, support and motivate our chefs and Kitchen Porters, creating a great working environment with clear expectations and high standards., • Maintain quality and food safety: Make sure our chef-made components are consistently delicious and produced safely, accurately and to specification, maintaining high standards of hygiene, allergen controls and HACCP., • Keep performance on track: Stay on top of production flow, timings and productivity, stepping in to solve problems and keep the day moving., • Improve how we work: Spot inefficiencies and recurring issues, bring forward practical ideas and turn agreed improvements into action., • Work as one Production team: Collaborate with other Supervisors, department leaders and Production Managers to solve problems and deliver the wider production plan. About You You might already be supervising a production kitchen, or you could be an experienced chef ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Most importantly, you love good food and take real pride in producing it to a high standard. At Planthood, we’re all about bringing restaurant-quality food into people’s homes, so we’re looking for someone who cares about flavour, consistency and the details that make a dish great. You’ll bring: • Strong professional cooking experience at Chef de Partie level or above, with the confidence to be hands-on in the kitchen when needed, • Experience leading, coaching or motivating others in a professional kitchen or food production environment, • Strong organisation and the ability to stay calm and make decisions during a busy production day, • A good understanding of cooking at volume, including recipe scaling and yields, • High standards for food quality, hygiene and food safety, with a good understanding of allergens and HACCP, • Plenty of initiative, with a natural instinct to solve problems and find better ways of working, • Confidence using digital tools and keeping accurate production records, • A collaborative approach and the ambition to grow with the role and with Planthood Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, central production kitchen, catering operation or food manufacturing environment would be particularly valuable. What You Get • Free lunch: Enjoy delicious food prepared by our chefs while you’re at work., • Free food: Take home leftover meal kits and products when available. All we ask for is your feedback!, • Team socials: Seasonal parties, celebrations and team events throughout the year., • Development and progression: We’re big believers in internal progression and supporting people to develop as the business grows. Ready to Join Us? If you love great food, enjoy leading people and want to make an impact in a growing food business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Planthood team.

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 100–120 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

Island No.7 Team – Chef, Bartender & Kitchen Porter Location: Tooting Market, SW17 Dates: Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September Trial weekend with opportunity for ongoing work Island No.7 is a new Caribbean food, cocktails & culture concept in Tooting Market, inspired by Jamaican and Guyanese flavours. We’re building our team and currently hiring for 3 roles: 👨🏾‍🍳 Caribbean Chef / Cook Professional kitchen experience required. Confident preparing Caribbean food including jerk chicken, curry goat, rice & peas, plantain and sides. Must understand food hygiene, prep, batch cooking and busy service. 🍹 Bartender Previous bar/cocktail experience required. Preparing signature cocktails, spirits, wine and soft drinks, taking orders and keeping the bar organised. Must be confident, quick and great with customers. 🍽️ Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant Supporting the kitchen with washing up, cleaning, restocking, waste and basic food prep. Experience preferred, but reliability, speed and a good work ethic are most important. For all roles: You must be available Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September. There is potential for regular ongoing shifts after the trial weekend. When applying, please state which role you’re applying for, your relevant experience and confirm your availability for both days.

Description: We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking team members to join us at BASE. We are currently hiring for the following roles: • Waiter / Waitress, • Breakfast Chef, • Pizza Chef, • Kitchen Porter At BASE, we are passionate about delivering great food and excellent service. Whether you work front of house or in the kitchen, you will play an important role in creating a warm, friendly, and memorable experience for every guest. Roles and Responsibilities Waiter / Waitress • Welcome and serve customers in a friendly and professional manner, • Take orders accurately and deliver food and drinks efficiently, • Maintain a clean and organised dining area, • Provide excellent customer service at all times Breakfast Chef • Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to a high standard, • Ensure food is presented well and served on time, • Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen, • Work well with the team during busy service periods Pizza Chef • Prepare fresh dough, toppings, and ingredients, • Cook high-quality pizzas consistently to order, • Maintain a clean and organised pizza station, • Ensure every pizza looks and tastes great Kitchen Porter • Support the kitchen team with washing dishes, utensils, and equipment, • Help keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and organised, • Assist with basic cleaning and kitchen duties as needed, • Ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are always maintained What We’re Looking For • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Previous experience is preferred, but the right attitude is most important Why Join BASE • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to grow within the business, • Be part of a passionate and energetic team If you are hardworking, friendly, and ready to be part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you. PLEASE DONT CALL THE RESTAURANT. apply here direct.

Experienced Chef – Competitive Pay & Great Hours 🍝 Location: Haggerston, East London The Snapshot: • Pay: £13.50 – £15.50 / hr (depending on experience), • Schedule: Guaranteed Mondays & Tuesdays OFF (Potential 3rd day off available). Weekend shifts required., • Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM (No late-night finishes, home at a reasonable time), • Team & Setup: Small, fast-paced 22-seat fresh pasta restaurant. You’ll work alongside 2 skilled chef-owners and a dedicated Kitchen Porter. No massive brigade, no corporate drama. What We Need: • Immediate Capability: A chef who can hit the ground running, take control of a section, and help manage service during peak hours so we can expand., • The Craft: Solid prep and line skills with fresh, seasonal Italian ingredients., • Cleanliness & Standards: Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, strong organisation skills, and a zero-waste kitchen mindset. Why Apply? You get competitive hourly pay, fixed consecutive days off, no late-night cleanups past 11 PM, and a direct working relationship with the owners in an intimate, high-volume neighbourhood spot. Ready to jump in? Send a quick message with your experience and availability to set up a trial shift

Head Chef — The Owl, Loughton - Owned by Punch Taverns and Managed by CDZ Inns Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AL | £16.50 per hour | 37.5–40 hours per week Start date: Between 14th September and 12th October 2026 (subject to minor changes) — The Owl is currently closed for a major refurbishment and is due to reopen to the public on 27 October 2026. The Owl, a soon-to-be newly refurbished pub on the edge of Epping Forest, is looking for an experienced and energetic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and oversee all kitchen operations. We require someone with a genuine passion for good food, strong leadership skills, and a background in hospitality — able to inspire your team, uphold food safety standards, and keep a busy kitchen running to a high standard while delighting our guests. You'll play a key role in maintaining The Owl's long-built reputation for excellent food and service. Initial three-month live-in accommodation may be available, subject to additional space being created due to refurbishment plans and satisfactory checks. What you'll do • Lead and supervise the kitchen team — chefs, cooks, food prep staff and porters — fostering a collaborative, enjoyable and motivated environment, • Cook to menu specification and oversee food offering production, ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency, • Manage daily kitchen operations, including stock, ordering, cleanliness, and compliance with health and food safety regulations, • Possibility of developing and contributing to menu specials, reflecting current culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and guest preferences at a later date., • Train staff in food safety procedures, cooking techniques, and service standards, • Monitor food preparation processes to optimise efficiency and minimise waste, • Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service during busy periods What we're looking for • Proven experience as a chef in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen, ideally with supervisory experience, • Strong culinary skills across food preparation, cooking technique, and kitchen operations, • Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and best practice thereof, • A leader who can motivate and manage a team effectively, including under pressure, • Excellent communication skills with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and guests alike, • Strong organisational skills across inventory management, scheduling, and daily workflows and a quick learner for non-food processes., • A proactive, hands-on approach and genuine passion for delivering exceptional food experiences This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen with a strong local reputation, lead a motivated team, and play a key part in relaunching and creating a new chapter of your own as The Owl reopens to the public.

Dear, I am a private chef running a catering company working with private clients in London, Paris and internationally. We are recruiting for a private event for 120 guests on Thursday 10 September and I would be grateful if you could circulate this to your current students and recent graduates. POSITIONS 2 × Chef de Partie — Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September DATES AND HOURS Tuesday 8 September — 10am to 6pm, preparation in a professional kitchen (chefs de partie only) Wednesday 9 September — 10am to 6pm, preparation (chefs de partie only) Thursday 10 September — 9am to midnight, on site : final preparation, plating, service and breakdown (full team) WHAT THE WORK INVOLVES Mise en place to written recipes and quantities, HACCP records and section hygiene, packing and loading for transport, setting up the on-site kitchen, and plating to spec for 120 guests. The kitchen porter role covers wash-up, waste management and breakdown on the event day. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Chef de Partie: minimum 3 years in professional kitchens, ideally fine dining or high-end event catering. Commis: solid professional kitchen experience and speed on mise en place. Kitchen Porter: previous experience in a professional or event kitchen. All candidates need a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, the right to work in the UK, own knives and clean whites (chefs), and reliable travel to Acton W3 and to the venue. French-speaking candidates are preferred, as the kitchen brief and service calls are given in French and English. HOW TO APPLY This is a well-organised kitchen with clear written briefs and realistic timings, and there is scope for repeat work on our future events in London and abroad. Thank you very much for your help, and please do let me know if you need any further detail. Kind regards, Eugénie Colleville