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  • BOH Team Member |  Monday to Friday | 22+ hours/week
    BOH Team Member | Monday to Friday | 22+ hours/week
    3 days ago
    £12.75 hourly
    Part-time
    Nine Elms, London

    BOH Team Member | Monday to Friday | 22+ hours/week The Salad Project: £12.75 per hour We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a six store operation, expanding across London. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally committed to finding and nurturing our staff, so we are on the hunt for back of house team members, hungry for exciting kitchen experience. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family. Role | Back of House Team Member • 22+ hours per week, • To prepare fresh produce and help make everything we need to build an awesome salad!, • To follow hygiene regulations and best practices to help maintain our 5* hygiene standards, • To play a key role in ensuring there is sufficient food (hot and cold) for key service periods, • To report to, pass on feedback from, and support a Kitchen Manager, • To assist in prepping and cooking daily deliveries of fresh food, • To assist senior chefs in opening or closing the kitchen Expectations | Efficiency, Communication, Energy • Strong proficiency in efficient, quality food prep, • Positive energy and dedication to the team, • Ability to work as a team and build interpersonal relationships, • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, • Positive energy and dedication to the team - we all have to have each other's back, • Strong ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment, • Ensure service levels are maintained to the standards we expect and corners aren't cut, • Respectful and conscious when it comes to punctuality and scheduling Experience Requirements | 1 Year • Ideally, you will have at least 1 year of experience working in a professional kitchen/casual dining restaurant, • Experience/readiness to work in a fast-paced environment Compensation | £12.75 per hour • 28 days of paid time off, • £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus - bring your mates on board and get rewarded for it!, • Free lunch or dinner from The Salad Project when you work over 6 hours, • Epic team socials - from store birthday bashes to name days and company-wide events, we love a good celebration!, • Exciting career growth opportunities - we’re expanding, and we love to promote from within! Your next big step could be just around the corner

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  • Breakfast Chef Weekends (Part-time, availability on Sundays required)
    Breakfast Chef Weekends (Part-time, availability on Sundays required)
    6 days ago
    £13.39 hourly
    Part-time
    Shoreditch, Hackney

    Are you passionate about food and ready to build your career in a vibrant, high-energy kitchen? UBA Shoreditch is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Part-Time Breakfast Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at UBA Shoreditch, part of Hart Shoreditch. At UBA, we deliver modern Asian-inspired cuisine within a lively, lifestyle-led dining experience. As a Breakfast Commis Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the morning service, maintaining high culinary standards, and helping deliver exceptional breakfast dishes to start our guests’ day. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of breakfast dishes to a high standard., • Follow recipes, portion controls, and plating specifications accurately., • Support senior chefs during breakfast service to ensure smooth kitchen operations., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your section and all kitchen areas., • Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are followed at all times., • Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and storage in line with food safety procedures., • Help with deliveries and stock organisation when required., • Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure consistent quality and efficiency., • Maintain a positive, professional attitude during early and busy service periods. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment is preferred but not essential., • A strong passion for food and eagerness to learn and develop culinary skills., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, particularly during morning service., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • Good time management and attention to detail., • A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude., • Availability for early morning shifts., • Interest in modern Asian cuisine and lifestyle-led dining venues. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate plus service charge., • Opportunities for development and progression within a growing hospitality group., • Supportive and energetic kitchen culture., • Staff meals on duty., • Ongoing training and development. If you’re motivated, passionate about cooking, and excited to grow in a dynamic kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and start your culinary journey at UBA Shoreditch!

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  • Chef
    Chef
    7 days ago
    £14–£14.6 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £14 – £14.60 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.

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  • Pastry Chef de Partie
    Pastry Chef de Partie
    10 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Senior Chef de Partie – The Ivy Collection Do you want a job that is never dull, in a buzzing, busy environment with the opportunity to expand your career with guaranteed career progression? As an Ivy Senior Chef de Partie you will need passion and personal drive, you will ideally have previous experience in kitchens. You will be working in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment, delivering dishes that hit The Ivy’s standards, dishes that you can be proud of. You will have incredible career opportunities and access to an impressive array of benefits. We are committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with The Collection every step of the way. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences. If you think you have what it takes to be a Senior Chef de Partie at The Ivy, then please apply now!

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  • Sandwich Artist
    Sandwich Artist
    17 days ago
    £13.5–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    Barbican, London

    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 and Charcuterie Board 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

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  • Kitchen porter/Assistant
    Kitchen porter/Assistant
    1 month ago
    £9 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Cleaning & Hygiene • Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen tools., • Keep work surfaces, counters, and floors clean at all times., • Empty bins and handle waste safely and regularly., • Clean down equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, fridges) after service., • Ensure hygiene standards (food-safe sanitising, cross-contamination control). Food Preparation Support • Wash, peel, and chop vegetables (e.g., parsley for tabbouleh, onions, tomatoes, garlic)., • Portion and pack takeaway condiments (garlic sauce, tahini, pickles, etc.)., • Assist with basic prep for meats (marinating shawarma or kebabs under chef supervision), • Measure and prepare ingredients for mezze (hummus, baba ghanoush, lentils, etc.)., • Refill stock in fridges/freezers for quick access during service. Service Support • Pack food into takeaway containers neatly and consistently., • Check orders before handing to front staff/delivery to ensure accuracy., • Refill and organise packaging materials (boxes, wraps, cutlery, napkins), • Help chefs during busy periods (fetching ingredients, passing items, simple plating). Stock & Organisation • Receive and store deliveries (check freshness and rotate stock – FIFO)., • Keep dry storage, fridge, and freezer areas tidy., • Monitor low-stock items and report to chef/manager. Other Duties • Follow health & safety rules (fire safety, use of cleaning chemicals)., • Assist with opening/closing duties (setting up kitchen, end-of-day cleaning)., • Be flexible to cover small tasks as needed in a takeaway-only setting.

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  • Grill Chef
    Grill Chef
    1 month ago
    £12.5–£14.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Grill Chef – Buns, West Hampstead Buns is looking for a skilled and passionate Grill Chef to join our growing kitchen team. If you love cooking quality food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in every plate you serve, we’d love to hear from you. Our menu focuses on grills, social plates designed for sharing, and amazing burgers, all built around honest, high-quality ingredients. We also run a lively weekend brunch, so versatility and a positive attitude are key. We’re more than just a workplace — we’re a family. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of our journey, contribute to the kitchen culture, and help us maintain the standards our West Hampstead community knows and loves. What you’ll be doing: • Running the grill section with confidence and consistency, • Preparing and cooking burgers, grilled dishes, and sharing plates to spec, • Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team during service, • Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards, • Helping ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets our quality expectations What we offer: • Good working hours, • A supportive and friendly team environment, • Opportunity to grow and develop within Buns, • The chance to be part of a strong local community If you’re passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering great service, get in touch — we’d love to welcome you into the Buns family.

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