70 Best cook Jobs in Purley (July 2025)

Full-Time & Part-Time Chef Required – Croydon We are a small, independent food shop in Croydon looking for a reliable and experienced breakfast chef to join our team. About the Role: This is a one-person kitchen, so you must be capable of managing everything on your own. You’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring quality control. We’re looking for both full-time and part-time positions. Requirements: Proven experience as a chef or cook. Ability to run a kitchen independently. Good time management and organisational skills. Reliability and a strong work ethic. exp in English breakfasts etc If you’re passionate about food and confident running a kitchen solo, we’d love to hear from you.

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Spiceylon Ltd

Chef (Indian or Sri Lankan Cuisine)

Duties: - Examines food stuffs from suppliers to ensure quality - Plans menus, prepares, seasons and cooks food stuffs or oversees their preparation and monitors the quality of finished dishes - Supervises, organises and instructs kitchen staff and manages the whole kitchen or an area of the kitchen - Ensures relevant hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen - Plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders. 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations. 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers. 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff. 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area. 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

We are looking for someone great to join our Croydon team. As a part of a small kitchen team you will prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations. You have to be able to communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time. You will need to be able to use you own initiative at quieter times and also be able to work under pressure and as part of a team on super busy shifts, you need to be a real team-player! You will have to maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors. You must have experience with a high volume, fast paced environment and be flexible. We proudly serve the best chicken to our customers and genuinely love what we do and expect the same attitude from our team. We run "recommend a friend" scheme where you both get a bonus of £150 after successfully completing your probation. We love promoting from within and encourage career growth, everyone loves a success story! Please do get in touch if you think you could be the one!

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Wild Tiger

Chef and Front of house

Your Role: As a Chef & FOH Team Member, you’ll be a key part of Wild Tiger’s day-to-day operations. One moment you might be plating up curry or frying dumplings; the next, you’re chatting with customers, taking orders, and sharing our story. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook Wild Tiger’s signature Thai dishes to spec and high standards Set up and pack down cooking and serving stations at Boxpark Croydon Handle customer orders with energy and friendliness Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards Take payments and manage queues efficiently Be an ambassador for the Wild Tiger brand Support the team wherever needed — kitchen, counter, or logistics

Elmers End, Beckenham

We are seeking a skilled and creative Chef with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Turkish cuisine, particularly traditional Turkish breakfast and brunch. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Turkish ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation. You will be responsible for developing, preparing, and presenting high-quality dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Turkey.

Bart & Taylor Co. are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants, spanning from London to the North of England, Each with their own unique concept and style. We're seeking reliable, hard working and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. Fern is a premium 'all-day' small plates/sharing restaurant, opening for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Plus brunch on Saturdays, and roast on Sundays. You will be passionate about preparing, cooking, and presenting fresh and seasonal produce. You will be a self-proclaimed ‘foodie and be able to thrive in high pressure environments. Fern is located opposite East Croydon Station which is ideal for those commuting via train, tram or bus. We provide a clear path of progression to those who desire it through our company pathway program. This role would suit either an experienced Sous Chef, looking for a new and exciting challenge within a small but growing company, or a highly experienced CDP or SCDP, looking for an opportunity for progression.

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