Help chef part time jobs in United Kingdom

RecruitAChef.com is an exclusive hospitality recruitment portal, providing trained and talented chefs to businesses needing short, medium, or long-term staffing solutions. We work efficiently and quickly to match the right culinary professionals with the right clients, helping hospitality businesses thrive. The Role We are looking for a driven and confident Hospitality Sales Executive to grow our client base. This role is focused on sourcing new business, making initial contact with potential clients, and building strong relationships within the hospitality industry. You will be the first point of contact for many new clients, introducing them to RecruitAChef.com and identifying how our chef recruitment solutions can meet their staffing needs. Key Responsibilities • Source and identify potential hospitality clients (restaurants, hotels, catering companies, venues, etc.), • Proactively make contact via phone, email, and networking, • Present RecruitAChef.com’s services clearly and professionally, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, • Develop long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business, • Work closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are met efficiently About You • Previous sales experience (hospitality industry experience is a strong advantage), • Confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach, • Self-motivated and target-driven, • Comfortable sourcing leads and making outbound contact, • Organised, proactive, and results-focused, • Passion for hospitality and people What We Offer • Competitive salary plus commission/bonus structure, • Flexible working options, • Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving hospitality recruitment brand, • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Kitchen Porter to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We're buzzing to be opening our 11th Yard Sale Pizza in South East London's Hither Green in November 2023. Bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to this stunning neighbourhood! We'll be serving up London's ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? • Working with the back of house team, maintaining the kitchen to high standards., • Supporting the chefs during busy service., • Keeping the kitchen running efficiently and spotlessly clean during and after service., • Cleaning utensils and dishes alongside general kitchen duties., • Helping with preparing ingredients for the chefs to ensure a smooth and efficient service during peak periods., • Adhering to health and safety procedures within the kitchen. What are we looking for? • Someone who is motivated and a great team player,, • Previous experience with a fast-paced environment., • An individual who is keen to learn new skills and progress. What's on offer... • Evening shifts around 6pm up to 11.30pm., • All overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Working with a great team in a fun environment!, • Opportunity to become a trainee Pizza chef within the first few months., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

Culinary School Graduate We’re looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic Kitchen/ Chef Assistant to join our small and growing food business, working from Mission Kitchen. This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent culinary school graduate who is passionate about food, curious about product development, and eager to gain real experience in a professional kitchen environment. The role • Supporting day-to-day kitchen prep and organisation, • Assisting with testing new recipes and developing new products, • Helping with small-batch production and quality control, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organisation, • Working closely with the founder on experimentation and refinement of recipes Requirements • Culinary school qualification or recent graduate, • Genuine interest in food ingredients, and recipe development. Particular interest in Italian food is a plus., • Good basic kitchen skills and willingness to learn, • Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently and as part of a small team, • Food hygiene certificates required Details • Full-time role, • Immediate Start, • Based at Mission Kitchen in Nine Elms., • Entry-level position with hands-on learning and growth opportunities This role is perfect for someone at the start of their culinary career who wants to learn how products are developed from idea to final recipe in a real working kitchen. Thea Kaproulia General Manager N&CO STORE LTD Deliciously Fine Foods IMPORT – DISTRIBUTION – WHOLESALE - RETAIL

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Junior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Helping with the kitchen service to ensure it is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. What are we looking for? • Someone with previousexperience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer... • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place, • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or Part time hours available with all overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash, • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens, • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant (Friday–Sunday) Location: (Greenwich) Hours: Part-time, Friday to Sunday About the Role The Kitchen Assistant will support the smooth running of the kitchen during busy weekend service. This role is ideal for someone reliable, organised, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist chefs with basic food preparation (washing, chopping, portioning)., • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils., • Load and unload dishwashers; hand‑wash items when required., • Ensure food storage areas are kept tidy and organised., • Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times., • Support the team during service with any additional tasks., • Receive and store deliveries correctly. Requirements • Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness., • Must be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Opportunity to work during busy periods., • Right to work in the UK. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay. (plus share of service charge), • Staff meals during shifts., • Supportive team environment.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We opened the doors to our Clapton shop, with the help of Macaulay Culkin in May 2014, serving up pizza to the good folk of E5, E8, E9 N16 for dine-in, table away and delivery. Clapton is our smallest shop, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart. You wont find a better place to truly understand what the Yard Sale Pizza buzz is all about. What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness., • Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. What are we looking for? • Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer... • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place., • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or part time hours available and all overtime paid for. • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service., • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

CHEFS OF ALL ABILITIES £13-£14.50 per hour Chef opening hours , Tues-Thurs 4.30-10 Fri - Sat 11.30-11pm Sun 2.30 -10 part time (20 hours approx) International passports, Valid Shared code will be requested before trial arranged Good English level required No cash work available, please do not ask. South london between brixton and crystal palace We are on the lookout for chefs / kitchen staff of all levels for our busy taco & burrito business situated in the heart of south london You will responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the kitchen from prepping food and being part of the service line as well as helping to keep the kitchen orderly and clean as we go. We are currently a small but friendly team with big plans to grow fast. Our focus is on street food, all freshly made in house and you will be given full training on how to prepare every recipe from scratch. Experience with mexican food isn't necessary, but an organised work ethic is. You will be trained how to prepare every ingredient and dish on the menu. We are looking for someone who is friendly in nature but serious about the job, someone who takes pride in their work. You must be fully flexible with your schedule and great communication is essential for the role. We offer very competitive negotiable rates of pay and if you are a chef who lives in south london who currently commutes to the city centre, this is a great opportunity to work local and not only save money on transport, but also hours of time each day • staff food on shift, • pay monthly, • to be able to work weekends You must communicate well in English and we will help you grow and learn. Right to work in the U.K a must. NO CASH WORK AVAILABLE If this is you, get in touch.

🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £12.50 – £13.25 per hour 📆 Part-time | 20 – 25 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of your role during service and running it with confidence when required, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 2+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

​Fireaway is the UK’s fastest-growing pizza takeaway, and we are looking for fresh talent! Whether you are a seasoned Pizza Chef with years of experience or a motivated "fresher" looking to start your career in the kitchen, we want to hear from you. ​If you have the right attitude, we have the training to turn you into a stone-fire expert. ​Key Responsibilities ​Pizza Production: Hand-stretching fresh dough and using our authentic Italian toppings. ​Oven Operation: Mastering our fast-fire ovens to deliver pizzas in 180 seconds. ​Customer Service: Managing front-of-house interactions, taking orders, and ensuring a great guest experience. ​Stock Management: Helping the team monitor stock levels, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring ingredients are fresh and rotated. ​Kitchen Hygiene: Keeping the prep area and oven station clean and compliant with food safety standards. ​What We Are Looking For ​Experience Level: Experienced Chefs: Proven ability to handle high-volume shifts and stretch dough at speed. ​Freshers: No experience? No problem. If you are a quick learner, hardworking, and love food, we will provide full training. ​Customer-First Mindset: You are comfortable talking to customers and providing friendly service. ​Energy: You enjoy working in a fast-paced, "theatre-style" kitchen where the customers see the action. ​Reliability: You are a team player who shows up on time and ready to go. ​Perks & Benefits ​Full training provided (perfect for those starting out). ​Flexible shift patterns. ​Free/discounted meals on shift. ​Growth opportunities (many of our chefs move up to Store Management). ​Apply Today! ​Ready to join the Fireaway family? ​Send your CV to introduce yourself!

Packing Team Member – Willa Foods (London) Join the team at Willa Foods, where we produce high-quality, chef-made meals in our fast-paced production kitchen. We’re looking for dedicated Packing Team Members to help prepare and pack meals with care, precision, and teamwork. What You’ll Do Pack freshly prepared meals to the highest quality standards. Work efficiently as part of a supportive, hard-working team. Follow instructions and maintain a clean, safe workspace. What We’re Looking For ✅ Ability to follow directions and stay focused. ✅ Strong attention to detail — quality matters here. ✅ A positive, team-first attitude.

Sushi Chef (Freelance / Development Stage → Ongoing Work) PUSHI is a new, premium food concept launching in the UK, specialising in push-pop sushi — a modern, fusion take on sushi designed for events, pop-ups and private catering. I am currently at the development and testing stage of the business and am looking to connect with an experienced Sushi Chef to collaborate on creating a small tasting menu (4 signature push-pop sushi flavours) to finalise recipes, flavour profiles and presentation. This initial phase is a paid tasting / development session, with the intention of progressing into ongoing freelance, event-based and pop-up work once the brand officially launches and orders begin. This role would suit a chef who enjoys creative development, modern fusion flavours, and flexible freelance work rather than a traditional restaurant setting. What the role involves? Stage 1 – Development (Immediate): • Collaborating on a 4-item push-pop sushi tasting menu, • Helping refine flavours, textures and portioning, • Advising on prep efficiency and consistency Stage 2 – Launch & Growth (Post-Launch): • Preparing sushi for pop-ups, private events and catering orders, • Freelance / ad-hoc work as bookings come in, • Potential for regular collaboration as the business grows and the opportunity to lead a team in the kitchen as demands and orders grow What I’m looking for? • Experience as a Sushi Chef (restaurant, catering or freelance), • Comfortable with fusion flavours and modern presentation, • Reliable, professional, and open to working with a startup brand, • Food hygiene certified (or willing to obtain), • UK right to work, • A passion for sushi and for becoming a leader playing with flavour and fashion What’s on offer? • Paid development / tasting session, • Ongoing freelance, event-based paid work, • Opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a UK-first food concept, • Creative input while the brand is being shaped Important to note This is not a full-time position at this stage. It is ideal for chefs who: • Freelance, • Work part-time elsewhere, • Enjoy pop-ups and events, • Want to be part of a growing concept from the start and grow with the business How to apply Please get in touch with: • A brief summary of your experience, • Your availability, • Any social media / portfolio (if available) The ideal candidate I am looking for someone who is passionate about sushi and has a fun energy to work with who is passionate about flavour and progressing with this brand and business

The Deli is an exciting new addition to the heart of Barbican, bringing the authentic charm of Italian-style sandwiches and coffee to London. We pride ourselves on serving great food, specialty coffees, and warm service in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Baretto is looking for a passionate and experienced Sandwich Chef to join our team and lead the preparation of our fresh, high-quality Italian sandwiches. We’re a small, quality-focused team committed to delivering delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxed but refined experience for our customers. What You’ll Do • Prepare and assemble Italian-style sandwiches to a consistently high standard, • Oversee daily food prep, ensuring freshness, proper rotation, and smooth service, • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations, • Support stock management, ordering, and inventory control, • Engage with customers when needed and help build a welcoming atmosphere, • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations About You • Proven experience as a Sandwich Chef or in a similar food prep role, • Strong understanding of fresh ingredients, prep systems, and food safety, • Organised, reliable, and able to work efficiently during busy periods, • Passionate about Italian food, simplicity, and quality, • Good communication skills and a team-player attitude, • Able to take initiative and maintain high standards without supervision What We Offer • Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience, • 28 days holiday allowance, • Pension plan, • Free coffee and discounted or complimentary food, • Training plan and opportunities to grow with the business, • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: In person

CHEFS OF ALL ABILITIES £13-£14.50 per hour Chef opening hours , Rota: Tues- Sun 12-10pm part time (15-20 hours approx) Valid Shared code will be requested before trial arranged - No cash work available, please do not ask. South london between brixton and crystal palace We are on the lookout for chefs / kitchen staff of all levels for our busy taco & burrito business situated in the heart of south london You will responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the kitchen from prepping food and being part of the service line as well as helping to keep the kitchen orderly and clean as we go. We are currently a small but friendly team with big plans to grow fast. Our focus is on street food, all freshly made in house and you will be given full training on how to prepare every recipe from scratch. Experience with mexican food isn't necessary, but an organised work ethic is. You will be trained how to prepare every ingredient and dish on the menu. We are looking for someone who is friendly in nature but serious about the job, someone who takes pride in their work. We are currently open Mon - sunday 12-10 pm. You must be fully flexible with your schedule and great communication is essential for the role. We offer very competitive negotiable rates of pay and if you are a chef who lives in south london who currently commutes to the city centre, this is a great opportunity to work local and not only save money on transport, but also hours of time each day • staff food on shift, • pay monthly, • to be able to work weekends You must understand basic English and we will help you grow and learn. Right to work in the U.K a must. If this is you, get in touch.

Join Nal’s Bakery 💫 Nal’s Bakery is a small but very busy micro-bakery in North London, known for our cakes, brownies, cookies and seasonal treats for markets, festivals and corporate events. We’re in that exciting stage where things are growing fast – new events, new wholesale clients. We’re looking for a creative pastry chef / cake baker & decorator to grow with us. The role We’re offering a paid 4-hour trial shift on Tuesday 9 December 2025 in North London. If we’re a good fit for each other, you’ll join us on a regular zero-hours / casual basis, with guaranteed work every month for events, production days and larger orders. As the bakery grows, there is real potential to develop into a more senior/lead role – helping shape menus, train others and be part of our core team when we move into a permanent kitchen. What you’ll be doing Baking a range of products: sponges, loaf cakes, brownies, blondies, cookies and tray bakes Decorating cakes & bakes to a beautiful standard – neat writing (e.g. “Merry Christmas”), simple designs, fun finishes Scaling and portioning traybakes and loaf cakes Following recipes accurately and working through a prep list efficiently Keeping the kitchen tidy, organised and food-safe as you go Bringing ideas, energy and pride to the bakes – we love creativity ✨ About you 1.5–2+ years’ experience in a professional bakery / pastry / dessert kitchen Confident with cakes, brownies and cookies (not just theory – you’ve done this in service/production) Strong decorating skills – piping, basic designs, clean finishes Fast, consistent and calm under time pressure High standards of hygiene & organisation Level 2 Food Hygiene Reliable, friendly and happy to work in a small, close-knit team Right to work in the UK and able to travel to North London Growth & what we offer Regular monthly shifts Chance to grow with a start-up – more responsibility as we expand Input into new products, flavours and seasonal menus Future potential for steady hours and salaried roles as we move into a permanent kitchen A relaxed, kind, hard-working environment where your skills are genuinely valued Location, hours & pay Where: Registered bakery kitchen in North London (details shared with shortlisted candidates) Trial shift: 4 hours on Tuesday 9 December 2025 (time TBC – likely daytime) Ongoing: Casual / zero-hours, mainly weekdays with some weekends for events Pay: £10 - £15 per hour (depending on experience) How to apply Please send: A short message about you and your pastry/bakery experience Your CV and/or a link to your portfolio/Instagram Confirmation you’re free on Tuesday 9 December We’re excited to find someone who wants to build something special with us. 💕

We’re looking for a fast, efficient, and creative Chef to join our busy Greek takeaway. The ideal candidate works well under pressure, keeps the kitchen clean and organized, and prepares high-quality dishes with consistency and care. You should enjoy creating new menu ideas, experimenting with flavours, and adding fresh twists to classic Greek food. A positive attitude is essential—we want someone who brings good energy to the team, communicates clearly, and contributes to a friendly, supportive work environment. Although this role is kitchen-focused, we value chefs who are comfortable engaging with customers, offering a warm welcome and sharing knowledge about our dishes. If you’re hardworking, passionate about Greek cuisine, and eager to help shape an exciting, modern takeaway menu, we’d love to hear from you!

A Decadent Affair is an independent dessert company specialising in cakes, cheesecakes, brownies and many more indulgent treats. We’re looking for a passionate Dessert Assistant to join our growing team and help us create unforgettable desserts. Key Responsibilities • Assist in preparation of desserts., • Operate kitchen equipment safely (Waffle Machine, Mixers, Blenders, Ovens etc.)., • Maintain a clean, organised, and food-safe work environment., • Clean dishes and utensils., • Support the lead baker/pastry chef in special projects and custom orders., • Assist with packaging, labelling, and customer orders. Qualifications • Experience preparing and handling food (preferable), training will be given to the right candidate., • Excellent comprehension of reading, writing and speaking English., • Strong attention to detail, work efficiently and a love for precision., • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during busy holiday seasons., • Team-oriented attitude and strong work ethic., • Passion for baking, cooking and desserts.