213 Best food Jobs in Barnet (May 2026) - page 2

Barista – 25–34 hours/week (must meet availability below) Apply only if you are an experienced barista and can commit to the required days. Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm (Flexibility to cover shifts and holidays is essential) Lunch breaks may be 1–2 hours depending on how busy the business is — you must be happy with this flexibility. About the Role We’re looking for a confident, friendly barista to join our team at Fuel Bar Cockfosters. This is a front-of-house role where you’ll be making great coffee, preparing food daily, and creating a welcoming environment for customers and gym members. What We Need Minimum 1 year barista experience Strong coffee skills (dial-in, consistency, latte art) Happy to prep food daily (this is a key part of the role) Comfortable working independently Positive, sociable, and proactive A team player who’s willing to support the business and cover shifts when needed Important We are looking for long-term team members only. If you are seeking short-term work, please do not apply. We want people who are committed to growing with us as a team. What You’ll Do Make high-quality coffee, shakes, and juices Prepare fresh, weighed food daily Keep the space clean, organised, and efficient Engage with customers and represent the brand positively What We Offer Staff perks and training Gym access Bonus for referring new members Supportive, growing team environment If you’ve read everything and are genuinely interested, follow us on Instagram Fuelbar.Cockfosters before applying - this helps us see who’s serious about joining the team. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free fitness classes Gym membership On-site gym Store discount

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PLEASE CONTACT FORNARO DIRECLTY We’re looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our team at Fornaro, a highly rated pizzeria in Muswell Hill, known for our sourdough Roman-style thin crust pizzas. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience as a pizza chef, • Strong knowledge of Roman-style pizza (thin crust), • Ability to handle dough preparation from scratch, • Confident with daily prep and kitchen organisation, • Experience managing stock and maintaining kitchen standards, • Someone reliable, fast-paced, and passionate about quality food Role details: • Full-time position, • Hands-on role including prep, service, and stock management, • Work within a small, focused team If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a growing, well reviewed pizzeria, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic team member to join our busy falafel shop. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering great customer service. Students are welcomed. As part of our team, you will be involved in preparing fresh food, serving customers, handling orders, and maintaining a clean and welcoming shop environment. You will play an important role in creating a positive experience for every customer who walks through our doors. one year of experience is required — full training will be provided. What we value most is a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team, gain valuable skills in food preparation and customer service, and have opportunities to grow within the business.

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LUMA

Barista and Waiter / Waitress

1 month ago

£11.5–£13 hourly

Full-time

Palmers Green, Enfield

Join our team at a vibrant coffee shop that offers a welcoming atmosphere for both employees and customers. As a Barista and Waiter/Waitress, you will: • Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee and tea, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction., • Take orders and deliver food and drinks in a timely manner., • Assist in keeping the coffee shop clean and well-organized, including clearing tables and washing dishes., • Provide friendly and attentive service, creating a pleasant experience for all customers., • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and a positive work environment. Requirements: • Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Join us and become part of a small, dedicated team in a cozy setting where your contributions are valued.

Reports to: Head Chef (Shankar Gurumurthy) Department: Operations Location: Wood Green, London N22 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (full-time) Type: Permanent About Eat Píng Eat Píng is a fast-growing, London-based meal subscription business delivering balanced and nutritious Asian food at scale. We combine authentic flavours with healthier ingredient substitutions and no trade-off between taste and health. We’ve scaled from zero to over 5,500 meals per week within our first year and are building the operational foundations to triple that. This is not a live-service kitchen. We are a food production operation built with systematic, military-grade operational discipline. Every dish follows a standardised recipe bible and plating bible, batch cooked and blast chilled to exacting food safety standards. The Role We’re hiring a Chef de Partie to take ownership of a designated section within our production kitchen. You’ll be responsible for executing your station to the highest standard across our weekly production cycle from prep through to portioning. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision, consistency, and speed, and who wants to grow within a fast-scaling food business. Key Responsibilities Production & Execution • Take full ownership of your assigned section across the weekly production cycle: sauce prep (Tuesday), main prep (Wednesday), production (Thursday), portioning and sealing (Friday–Saturday), • Execute batch cooking to recipe bible specifications using commercial kitchen equipment including Rational Bratt Pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, and Robocoupes, • Ensure all food from your section is blast chilled to below 2°C within protocol timeframes and correctly transferred to cold room storage, • Operate your designated station on the 4-station portioning assembly line (carb, protein, vegetable, or sauce/garnish), maintaining speed and accuracy Quality & Consistency • Prepare all dishes to the exact specifications set out in the recipe bible and plating bible as consistency is a non-negotiable, • Monitor dish weights and presentation at your station to ensure adherence to plating standards, • Conduct taste checks on your section’s output and flag any quality concerns to the Head Chef immediately Requirements Essential: • Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up, in a high-volume food production or commercial kitchen environment, • Solid understanding of batch cooking techniques, blast chilling protocols, and cold chain management, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (HS2) — or willingness to obtain before start date, • Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety record-keeping, • Competent operating commercial kitchen equipment (Bratt pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes), • Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain high standards under pressure across long production days, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment where discipline and output matter, • Right to work in the UK Desirable: • Experience with Asian cuisine, particularly South East Asian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese cooking techniques and flavour profiles, • Background in meal prep, subscription food, or FMCG food production, • Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification Our Culture Eat Píng operates by four core standards. These aren’t aspirational — they’re how we work every day: • Aggressive Intensity — We are here to win. We expect high performers who consistently bring their A-game., • Ruthless Efficiency — Every effort must drive meaningful results. We focus on what matters most and execute relentlessly., • Cross Collaboration — No role operates in isolation. Kitchen, operations, growth, and tech work together with shared responsibility., • Creative Discipline — Punctuality, professionalism, and respect are mandatory. At the same time, if you believe a process can be improved, we want to hear it.

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Footprints Individual Care Services

Care / Support Worker

This is a great opportunity to join one of the country’s leading care service providers and become part of the new Floating Support Team for Footprints Individual Care Services. We are currently expanding to the Northern London region and we are looking for cSupport Workers to work in Woodgreen and the surrounding areas. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Assisting with activities, • Accessing the community, • Providing personal care, • Administering medication, • Cash handling, • Food preparation, • Monitoring health and wellbeing, • Recording accurate and factual notes Whether you are new to care or an experienced support worker, all training is provided to ensure you have the best skills and knowledge for the job. A full UK driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Full and part-time hours are available. Floating Support Workers Benefits: • Free enhanced DBS check., • Up to 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)., • Employee perks, including discounted shopping, cinema, holidays and days out., • Fully comprehensive training with opportunities to progress your career with qualifications that are nationally recognised., • A full list of benefits can be found in the job description attached.

You must be able to drive and have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or above.We have multiple sites available for Kitchen Staff. The sites include the following : • The Rose & Crown (Tewin), • The Plume of Feathers (Hitchin), • Queens Arm (Barnet) We are looking for both part-time and full-time employees. Competitive wages. Looking immediately to start! Please send through your CVs. Thank you

Job Summary The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient team performance, and strong financial results. This role requires effective leadership, organisation, and a passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and kitchen activities, • Lead, train, and motivate staff to maintain high standards of service and performance, • Ensure outstanding customer service and promptly resolve any customer concerns or complaints, • Manage recruitment, onboarding, staff rotas, and performance reviews, • Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and liaise with suppliers, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, • Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability, • Manage budgets, control costs, and review financial performance, • Maintain quality standards for food, beverages, and overall guest experience, • Support marketing and promotional activities to drive business growth Qualifications: • Proven experience in restaurant management or a similar leadership role, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Good understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage pressure effectively, • Knowledge of UK food safety and hygiene regulations, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required Skills required: • Leadership and decision-making, • Problem-solving and conflict resolution, • Time management and organisational skills, • Customer-focused approach, • Strong attention to detail

Oita, Japanese Restaurant in Wood Green is searching for a quick and professional Waitress/Waiter to join our team, ensuring each guest is welcomed warmly, whilst making their time with us a memorable one by providing our guests with the finest food and beverages, accompanied by, friendly, efficient and flawless service throughout their experience. We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years of experience who bring passion and expertise to the table. Weekend availability is a must. What we offer: -£12.71/h + £2-2.5 per hour service charge + tips -holiday pay -30% Discount on food when dining with friends or family -Meals on duty -Job training and excellent internal growth opportunities -30% Discount at Green Rooms Hotel Skills required: -Experienced in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurants -Fast learner with ability to work fast and efficiency -Has the attention to details -Has the ability to maintain set processes and standards -Professional with to can-do attitude -Teamplayer

Izgara Finchley, a well-established Turkish & Mediterranean restaurant since 1999, is looking for a dedicated Waiter / Waitress to join our team in Finchley Central. We pride ourselves on offering authentic flavours and a warm atmosphere to our community. As a Waiter / Waitress, you will be responsible for: • Providing excellent customer service and ensuring a pleasant dining experience., • Taking orders accurately and relaying them to the kitchen staff., • Serving food and beverages efficiently., • Attending to guest needs and inquiries in a timely and professional manner., • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dining area., • Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth service operations. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, and are eager to contribute to our friendly and professional environment. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Kitchen porter/kitchen assistant. Full time roll in fast paced family run deli/restaurant. Part time hours also available Full training offered. Duties include: light cooking, food preparation, stock control, cleaning. £13 per hour Flexible working.

Join our growing team as a Sandwich Artist/Salad Chef, based in a vibrant garden centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in a fast-paced environment. Your main responsibilities will include: • Preparing a diverse menu of toasties, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and other daily dishes., • Assisting other chefs with general food preparation. We are looking for someone who: • Is flexible to work throughout the week, especially on weekends., • Thrives in a dynamic kitchen setting. Ideally, candidates will be located within a 30-45 minute commute of our cafe for convenience.

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The summerhouse

Breakfast Chef / lunch chef

The Summerhouse cafe, nestled within a beautiful garden centre, is seeking a talented chef to join our expanding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting with dish preparation, • Contributing new and creative ideas for our menu, • Collaborating with current chefs to deliver high-quality food Requirements: • Previous experience cooking breakfasts/brunch menus in busy settings is essential.

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