114 Best cook Jobs in Chislehurst (October 2025)

ove Nigerian Breakfast? Join us in making history! We’re looking for a passionate Cook to join our kitchen team at TT’s Breakfast – the first spot in the UK dedicated to Nigerian breakfast classics. Help us bring bold flavours, authentic recipes, and warm hospitality to South-East London. What you’ll be doing: • Cook and prepare Nigerian breakfast dishes to our recipes and standards, • Work with speed and precision to deliver orders on time, • Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well-organised, • Support the team during busy service and communicate clearly, • Follow food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times, • Contribute to menu consistency and customer satisfaction Must haves: We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, • Can follow recipes thoroughly while showing passion for cooking, • Works well under pressure and shows urgency in service, • Has strong attention to detail when handling food, • Understands food safety and hygiene basics, • Has rights to work in the UK (no cash-in-hand), • Is available on weekdays and weekends (early start: 8am) Desirable skills (priority given to those who have): • Knowledge of allergens and food safety protocols (Food & Hygiene certified), • Experience in breakfast or brunch kitchens, • A passion for Nigerian food and culture, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Location: Deptford, South-East London (great bus, train, and DLR links) Hours: Part-time, starting as early as 8:45am Pay: Above minimum wage, depending on experience If you’re excited about Nigerian breakfast and ready to cook with passion, we’d love to hear from you!

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Experienced cook or chef for a modern funky caribbean restaurant and cocktail Bar. Experience in cooking Caribbean food preferred . We require someone adaptable to new ideas Located in Penge Candidates passionate for creating quality dishes should apply Brand new restaurant where you can really make a mark and express your creativity

We're looking for an enthusiastic new souschef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Sous chef you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to clean our kitchen and support our cooking staff. This is an entry-level job but if you’re good at it, you’ll be invaluable in making sure our kitchen is always sanitized and tidy. Kitchen Porter responsibilities include washing pots and pans, keeping floors clean, sanitizing food preparation areas and occasionally helping with food prep work. If you think you’ll enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you’ll help our kitchen adhere to health standards and service customers faster. Responsibilities Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitizedSweep and mop floors at the beginning and ending of shifts. Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operationsWash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation. Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveriesKeep the food and supply storage areas organized. Help with routine food prep tasks such as peeling and chopping vegetables) when needed Requirements and skills A fast learner with an interest in kitchen work. Willingness to adhere to health and safety rules. Good organizational skillsThe ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment

We're looking for an enthusiastic new chef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Chef de Partie you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

Full-time | Competitive Salary | South East London We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie ready to take the next step and run their own kitchen. The Stuffed Walrus is a newly-relaunched, independent pub in SE London with a busy food trade, a creative atmosphere, and a passion for fresh, quality dishes. We need a hands-on chef who’s as comfortable on the stove as they are managing stock, writing menus, and leading a small team. The Role Full responsibility for a small but busy pub kitchen Menu development with input from the owners – room for creativity Stock control, ordering, and kitchen GP management Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and health & safety The Ideal Candidate Currently a CDP looking for your first Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role Experience in pubs or casual dining, confident with fresh, seasonal cooking Strong organisation skills, ability to work independently Passionate about producing great food consistently under pressure We Offer Competitive salary Autonomy and creative freedom over menus Supportive management team and friendly pub culture Chance to grow with us as the business expands 📍 Location: Forest Hill / Honor Oak, South East London

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the The Sushi Co Family. We are seeking an exceptional Sushi Chef/ Hot food chef to join our team in Sidcup High Street We are looking for self-motivated, proactive and passionate people to join the team who thrive on working in a fast-paced environment and are ready for a challenge. Sushi Chef benefits: ·Very competitive salary ·Opportunities to progress within our company ·28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) ·Lots of training and development opportunities ·Free meals whilst on duty ·£100 Recommend a Friend Scheme* ·Reward and recognition schemes ·Discounts on all food and beverage As part of our team, you will… have the opportunity to shape and deliver authentic The Sushi Co hospitality to all of our Customers. sidcup at the sushi co dot co dot uk We are firm believers that the highest level of service comes from genuine interaction, therefore we hold the concept of Great Customer Service close to our hearts. You will be responsible for wowing our customers with exceptional service and making them feel at home. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to: ·Provide exceptional quality service to customers in a quick and efficient manner in line with company and brand standards ·Preparing Sushi and other Japanese dishes ·Be comfortable in your ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain calm under pressure. ·Ideally you would have previous Sushi Chef experience ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ or destination fine dining restaurant ·A genuine passion and a creative flair · An eye for detail and an understanding of what it takes to provide outstanding levels of customer service If you pride yourself on working ethically, with integrity and have a passion for making things happen then please apply today! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Referral programme Store discount Flexible Language Requirement: English not required Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Application question(s): Have you got Right to Work in UK Experience: Sushi: 1-2 years (required) Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Experience: Chef: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

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.

Kitchen assistant, chef's help, cook position available. We are looking for someone who is ideally experienced in working in a similar environment, energetic, reliable and motivated. We will consider an applicant without experience, as long as they are passionate about preparing food and are keen to learn and gain professional kitchen experience. Full-time PAYE position with immediate start for the right candidate with 28 days holiday pay pro-rata.

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