52 Best food prep Jobs in Watford (October 2026)

Head Chef Company: Unit Vii Location: Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford / Rickmansworth, WD18 9SP Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000–£30,500 per annum + TIPS Hours: 35 hours per week Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No late nights!) About Us: Unit Vii is a unique, car-themed artisan coffee shop and community hub located in Watford/Rickmansworth. Known for our incredible industrial-chic vibe, classic cars, specialty coffee, and our famous "SMASHRAPS", we provide a high-energy, friendly, and visually stunning environment. We are looking for an organized, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. If you are looking for a leadership role that offers a phenomenal work-life balance with absolutely no late-night shifts, this is the perfect opportunity. The Role: As our Head Chef, you will take full ownership of our daytime kitchen operations and service. Because we employ a dedicated, full-time Prep Chef, your day-to-day prep requirements are minimal. This allows you to focus your energy on leading the kitchen line, managing speed of service during rush hours, maintaining quality control, and overseeing the management side of a clean, compliant kitchen. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the line during peak fast-casual food service., • Manage and work alongside your full-time Prep Chef to ensure kitchen stations are set up for smooth service., • Ensure every dish meets our standards for presentation, speed, and flavor consistency., • Take full accountability for kitchen hygiene, health and safety, and food safety standards (HACCP/COSHH regulations), keeping everything up to a strict 5-star standard., • Manage stock control, supplier ordering, portion control, and food waste., • Collaborate closely with management and front-of-house staff to maintain a positive, fast-paced team culture. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or strong Sous Chef looking to take the next step., • Experience in a fast-casual, high-volume environment (café, deli, or casual dining background is ideal)., • An organized manager who can keep a streamlined menu running smoothly with minimal fuss., • Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills., • A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 preferred, Level 2 required)., • A reliable professional who is fully committed to a Wednesday to Sunday daytime routine. Benefits: • Competitive salary (£28,000–£30,500 per annum depending on experience)., • Share of tips on top of your base salary., • Incredible work-life balance: Daytime hours only (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). No late evenings or split shifts!, • Free meals and premium artisan coffee on shift., • A supportive, creative, and unique working environment.

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NOURISH PREP ( MealprepFitness )

Job Overview We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Food Packer / Meal Prep Assistant to support our meal prep operation. This role is responsible for accurately weighing, packing, and labeling meals according to invoices and macro requirements, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Key Responsibilities Accurately weigh food portions according to meal specifications and macro targetsPack meals correctly based on customer invoices and order listsEnsure macronutrient accuracy (protein, carbs, fats) for each portionPrevent cross-contamination by following strict food safety proceduresUse separate utensils, containers, and surfaces where requiredLabel meals correctly with meal name, date, and dietary informationMaintain a clean and organised workstation at all timesFollow hygiene standards including glove use, hand washing, and sanitisingReport any inconsistencies in portion sizes, ingredients, or stockAssist with basic kitchen prep and packing duties when required Food Safety & Hygiene Requirements Follow all food hygiene and health & safety regulationsNo cross-contamination between allergens, proteins, or meal typesCorrect storage of food items before and after packingMaintain temperature control for hot and cold foodsImmediate clean-down of spills and work surfaces

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Adore British Asian Kitchen

We're looking for an experienced Tandoor Chef to join our kitchen team. You'll be responsible for the tandoor section — marinating, skewering and cooking meats, and producing fresh breads to order throughout service. You'll also be expected to cover the grill section when needed, so experience across both is essential. What you'll be doing • Running the tandoor section during service, working to consistent quality and timing, • Preparing and marinating meats and vegetables to our recipes and specifications, • Making naan, roti and other breads fresh to order, • Covering and supporting the grill section as required, • Managing prep levels and stock rotation for your section, • Maintaining kitchen hygiene and food safety standards at all times, • Working closely with the wider kitchen team during busy service What we're looking for • Proven experience as a tandoor chef in a busy restaurant kitchen, • Confident on the grill — this is a genuine requirement, not a nice-to-have, • Good understanding of South Asian marinades, spicing and cooking methods, • Able to work at pace and stay calm through peak service, • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willing to obtain), • Right to work in the UK, • Available for evenings and weekends What we offer • Competitive hourly rate, • Staff meals on shift, • Ongoing training and progression opportunities

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