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We’re Hiring a Commis Chef! Commis Chef – Heathrow Area (Flexible Shifts) We are currently recruiting a Commis Chef to join our team on a flexible basis, working across a variety of hotel clients located near Heathrow Airport.Key InformationPay Rate: £13.50 per hour (entry-level chef) Location: Heathrow area Position: Commis Chef (grill experience preferred) Shifts: Flexible AM & PM shifts available Important Requirement:Candidates must be fully flexible and able to start as early as 5:00 AM and finish as late as midnight (00:00). Key Responsibilities: Assist senior chefs with food preparation and cooking Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Support the kitchen team during busy service periods Assist with stock rotation and kitchen organisation Ensure the kitchen is clean and well-organised at all time.

Breakfast Chef – Creative & Experienced 📍 Break the Fast London Brockley, SE4 🕘 Open 7 Days a Week 💷 £14–£17 per hour (Weekly Pay) Full-Time & Part-Time Available Immediate Start Break the Fast London is a vibrant, fast-growing brunch concept inspired by global breakfast flavours. We are looking for an experienced and creative Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and help elevate our offering as we continue to grow. This is not an entry-level role. We’re looking for someone confident, organised and capable of running a busy brunch service. The Role You will be responsible for: • Preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes, • Managing and executing Deliveroo & UberEats orders efficiently, • Maintaining consistency, presentation and speed during peak service, • Supporting menu development with creative ideas, • Ensuring excellent hygiene and food safety standards, • Working collaboratively with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • We’re Looking For Someone Who:, • Has proven experience as a Breakfast or Brunch Chef, • Is confident managing high-volume weekend service, • Understands timing, ticket flow and delivery platform pressure, • Has strong plating and presentation skills, • Brings creativity and initiative to the kitchen, • Lives within 30 minutes of Brockley (essential), • Is reliable, punctual and professional, • What We Offer, • £14–£18 per hour depending on experience, • Weekly pay, • Full-time or part-time flexibility, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding brand, • Supportive, ambitious and energetic team environment, • If you’re passionate about brunch culture and want to be part of building something special in South East London, we’d love to hear from you.

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Breakfast Chef – Creative & Experienced 📍 Break the Fast London Brockley, SE4 🕘 Open 7 Days a Week 💷 £15–£20 per hour (Weekly Pay) Full-Time & Part-Time Available Immediate Start Break the Fast London is a vibrant, fast-growing brunch concept inspired by global breakfast flavours. We are looking for an experienced and creative Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and help elevate our offering as we continue to grow. This is not an entry-level role. We’re looking for someone confident, organised and capable of running a busy brunch service. The Role You will be responsible for: • Preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes, • Managing and executing Deliveroo & UberEats orders efficiently, • Maintaining consistency, presentation and speed during peak service, • Supporting menu development with creative ideas, • Ensuring excellent hygiene and food safety standards, • Working collaboratively with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • We’re Looking For Someone Who:, • Has proven experience as a Breakfast or Brunch Chef, • Is confident managing high-volume weekend service, • Understands timing, ticket flow and delivery platform pressure, • Has strong plating and presentation skills, • Brings creativity and initiative to the kitchen, • Lives within 30 minutes of Brockley (essential), • Is reliable, punctual and professional, • What We Offer, • £14–£20 per hour depending on experience, • Weekly pay, • Full-time or part-time flexibility, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding brand, • Supportive, ambitious and energetic team environment, • If you’re passionate about brunch culture and want to be part of building something special in South East London, we’d love to hear from you.

🇮🇹 JUNIOR SOUS CHEF – Cucina Italiana Autentica Solo per veri professionisti della cucina italiana. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who truly understands and respects authentic Italian cuisine. This is not an entry-level role. We are only considering experienced professionals ready to step up or already working at Junior Sous level. 👨‍🍳 Who We Are A busy, quality-driven Italian restaurant using the finest Italian ingredients. Everything is freshly prepared in house – pasta fresca fatta a mano, dough prepared daily, sauces made from scratch. No shortcuts. No compromises. 🔎 Who We Are Looking For ONLY apply if you meet the following criteria: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Italian restaurant Currently a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up OR already a Junior Sous Chef Strong, proven knowledge of: Fresh pasta production (pasta fresca) – essential Pizza & dough fermentation Traditional Italian sauces and techniques Either Italian OR must have solid experience working in authentic Italian kitchens Passionate about cooking – la cucina è una vocazione, non solo un lavoro Punctual, reliable, organised Able to lead a section and support the Head Chef Calm under pressure, with strong service skills If you have never worked in a proper Italian kitchen, this role is not suitable. ⏰ Working Hours We believe in work-life balance. Kitchen start time: 10:00 AM Last kitchen order: 21:30 PM No early starts. No late-night finishes. 🔥 The Role As Junior Sous Chef you will: Support the Head Chef in daily operations Oversee pasta and pizza sections Maintain high standards of quality and consistency Train and guide junior staff Ensure mise en place is always at the highest level Respect recipes and traditions 💚 What We Offer Professional and respectful working environment Stable hours Opportunity to grow within the business Work with top-quality Italian ingredients Be part of a team that truly cares about food If you live and breathe Italian cuisine… If you understand that Cacio e Pepe is technique, not cream… If you know that fresh pasta requires touch, feeling and experience… Then we would love to hear from you. 📩 Please apply with CV and a short introduction about your experience in Italian cuisine. Solo candidati con esperienza comprovata saranno presi in considerazione.

About Toast Stores Toast Stores is a community hub in Springfield Park where connection and kindness fuel everything we do. Founded by two Shannon College graduates, we're building something special – and we need brilliant people to help us get there. We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant & Porter who's ready to roll up their sleeves, support our Head Chef, and be part of creating daily moments of joy for our guests. What You'll Be Doing Kitchen Support & Food Prep • Work alongside the Chef preparing ingredients, mise en place, and supporting menu execution, • Assist with basic food preparation tasks – chopping, prepping, assembling dishes, • Help execute service during busy periods, especially supper clubs and weekend rushes, • Support menu development by testing recipes and providing feedback, • Keep the kitchen running smoothly – washing up, cleaning as you go, maintaining stations, • Manage kitchen cleanliness to the highest standards (we're serious about this), • Handle dishwashing and ensure clean equipment is always ready for service, • Deep clean kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces, • Help receive deliveries, check stock, and organize storage areas, • Be the glue that holds BOH together during service, • Jump in wherever needed – flexibility is key, • Communicate effectively with the Chef and the rest of the team, • Help maintain food safety standards and follow HACCP procedures, • Previous kitchen experience (even entry-level) or genuine hunger to learn, • Understanding of basic food hygiene practices, • Physical stamina – this role is active, fast-paced, and demanding, • Right to work in the UK, • Reliable – your team depends on you showing up ready to work, • Consider your commute to Springfield Park, SW17 The Toast Stores Spirit • Passion for food and hospitality, • Positive energy and a can-do attitude, • Takes pride in their work – from prep to the final clean-down, • Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, • Eager to learn and develop culinary skills, • Adaptable and calm under pressure, • Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and evenings, • Comfortable working in a high-volume kitchen environment, • Basic knife skills (or willingness to learn), • Competitive hourly rate, • Real opportunity to learn from an experienced Chef, • Chance to grow with Toast Stores as we expand, • Beautiful location in Springfield Park, • Genuine family atmosphere where everyone matters, • Meals on shift, • Training and development opportunities