£39000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
Ilford
Job Title: Vegetarian Chef (with Catering Experience)
🕒 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
💷 Salary: Competitive £39000
📝 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us:
Vegie Master Ilford is a fast-growing vegetarian restaurant known for its authentic, flavorful, and healthy plant-based dishes. Alongside our in-house dining, we also cater to events, functions, and community gatherings with tailored vegetarian menus.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Vegetarian Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing pure vegetarian meals and should also have experience handling catering operations (including event orders, large batch cooking, and menu planning for functions).
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook a range of pure vegetarian dishes for daily restaurant service and catering orders
Plan and execute customized menus for catering clients, including events, parties, and festivals
Manage the kitchen during large-scale catering operations
Ensure food consistency, taste, and quality across all meals served
Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety
Monitor inventory and coordinate timely ordering for both restaurant and catering needs
Coordinate with management on staffing and logistics for external catering events
Train and supervise junior kitchen staff as required
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in vegetarian cooking (restaurant or catering)
Strong experience in bulk cooking and catering operations
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong understanding of vegetarian ingredients, spices, and preparation methods
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when catering events are scheduled
Knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations
Ability to manage pressure during high-volume service periods
Preferred (Not Essential):
Experience with Indian vegetarian cuisine
Valid UK food hygiene certification
Prior experience in managing outdoor food stalls or food trucks (bonus)
