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Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Position Type: Full-time/Part-time Shift Patterns: Morning shifts (7:00 am - 4:00 pm) or evening shifts (5:00 pm - 10:30 pm). About Maple Maple is a brand-new, exciting restaurant that’s bringing high quality food and service for brunch, sweet treats, coffee and dinner. With a focus on quality ingredients, innovative dishes, and exceptional service, we’re creating a dynamic environment for both our guests and our team. Join us as we open our doors and build something extraordinary together! The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our opening team. As a vital member of the kitchen team, you’ll ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, stays spotless, and is ready to deliver exceptional food service. Key Responsibilities • Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen areas, including equipment, floors, and workstations. • Operate dishwashers and ensure crockery, cutlery, and equipment are cleaned, dried, and stored appropriately. • Assist chefs by keeping the kitchen stocked with clean equipment and utensils. • Manage waste and recycling efficiently and in line with health and safety standards. • Support the kitchen team during busy service periods, maintaining organization and efficiency. • Perform deep-cleaning tasks as required. What We’re Looking For • A reliable team player with a strong work ethic. • Ability to work flexibly across morning and evening shifts. • Strong attention to detail, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness standards are met. • A proactive attitude, ready to jump in and help wherever needed. • No previous experience necessary – just a willingness to learn and a passion for supporting a busy kitchen. What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for overtime. • Meals on shift. • A supportive, friendly working environment. • The chance to be part of an exciting new restaurant from the very start. • Opportunities for growth and development within the team. Ready to be part of something new and exciting? Apply now and join the team at Maple!

Warlingham Day Nursery are looking for a nursery chef with a passion for good food. You'll be planning, preparing and cooking a healthy balanced diet for our children aged 6 months to 8 years old. We offer a wide range of fresh fruits, berries, vegetables and meats, and you will need to be skilled in preparing and cooking all of these ingredients so they're served up tasting great. We teach and encourage children to appreciate and enjoy healthy food, so offering them high quality meals is important to satisfy their growing appetites, as well as to look after their health and wellbeing. Some of the responsibilities of nursery chef include: - Choosing and planning our weekly menus, from a list of well used and enjoyed recipes as well as trying out new ideas - Selecting and ordering food from our suppliers and supermarkets. An understanding of £ per kg would be an advantage - Collecting and taking delivery of food, and prompt safe storage at the setting. You'll need to be physically fit and capable of handling ingredients in bulk. - Monitoring stock levels and use-by dates to ensure food is only served fresh, and that stock is rotated and used up efficiently - Correct seasoning and timing of cooked foods is essential, so they're served up at the right temperature and tasting great - Serving individual portions as well as self-serve trays, then collecting used crockery and cutlery afterwards - Cleaning and washing up, experience of correctly loading a dishwasher is essential - Carrying out correct food labelling, handling and correct safe storage methods - Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of all cooking and preparing equipment and utensils, as well as the kitchen and storage areas including fridges, freezers and shelving - Able to carry out risk assessments, and keep records as part of good food safety, allergen, and hygiene practices - Being co-operative, open and approachable with adults and children, and behave as a positive role model - Encourage and promote healthy eating, and support staff in helping children learn about what they eat and how it can make them feel - A genuine desire to see children eat with a happy face and hopefully an empty plate! Experience we are looking for in a nursery chef: - At least one year of experience from working in a commercial kitchen - Full knowledge of the food hygiene and health and safety requirements. Cleanliness before, during and after preparing food - Checking temperatures, dates, allergens and intolerances will be part of your usual routine. Nursery Chef: Full time, from 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days - negotiable with some flexibility depending on your circumstances. Standard childcare recruitment practice applies, including following our safer recruitment policy and procedures, a DBS check, identity check, qualification check and we will kindly ask for two references.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Company: Salad Station Location: South Croydon Employment Type: Part-time/Full-time (No weekends!) About Us Salad Station is a fresh and vibrant small business dedicated to serving authentic Caribbean-inspired salads that bring bold, tropical flavors to our community. We pride ourselves on our high-quality ingredients, unique recipes, and commitment to creating a positive, healthy work environment for our team. Join us in helping to spread Caribbean flavors in a healthy and delicious way! Job Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for healthy food, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. As a Kitchen Assistant at Salad Station, you’ll assist in preparing and assembling our signature Caribbean salads, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and quality in our kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation of salad ingredients: washing, chopping, and portioning fresh produce. • Assemble salads and meals according to company recipes and standards. • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, following all health and safety guidelines. • Help with inventory and stock rotation to ensure the freshest ingredients. • Assist with other kitchen duties as needed, supporting the head chef and team. Requirements • No prior kitchen experience is required; we provide full training. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • A positive attitude and a love for fresh, healthy food! What We Offer • Competitive pay with regular reviews. • Full training in food prep and kitchen safety, with potential for career advancement. • Free gym membership to support your health and wellness. • No weekends! We value work-life balance and offer weekday-only shifts. • A supportive, fun work environment where you’re valued as part of the team.