Kitchen all around jobs in London - Page 2

We are looking for a skilled Assistant Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. Responsibilities Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Cook food in various utensils or grillers Check food while cooking to stir or turn Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Ensure all food and other items are stored properly Check quality of ingredients Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages Requirements and skills Proven experience as cook Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) Ability to follow all sanitation procedures Ability to work in a team Very good communication skills Excellent physical condition and stamina

Experienced Sourdough Bread Baker Wanted: Join Our Team at The Wild Goose Bakery! Are you a passionate Baker with a love for bread & pastries? The Wild Goose Bakery, a growing, independent, and family-run South African bakery based in East London, is looking for a dedicated Baker to join our team. About Us: Founded in 2014, The Wild Goose Bakery is not just a bakery; it's a social enterprise committed to giving back to the local community that supports us. From apprenticeships to supporting families affected by food poverty, we strive to keep the money spent in our shops within the local area. Our roots are deeply connected to the Wild Goose Bakery School in Cape Town, South Africa, providing training and employment opportunities for people of color in townships. Job Responsibilities: Experience with sourdough bread production from start to finish is essential. Breakfast pastries: Brioche & laminated (experience desired but not essential as training can be given) Team Collaboration: Work harmoniously within a small team to deliver excellent service, contributing to the vibrant community hub we've created. Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality standards in every product, aligning with our commitment to excellence. Stock Management: Keep an eye on stock levels and manage timely stock orders to ensure the smooth operation of our kitchen. Passion for Food: Share our genuine interest in delivering outstanding food for our customers. Availability: 40hr week spread over 5 days (you can manage your own working hours depending on your own preference within the times of 3pm - 5am) Perks and Bonuses: As a valued member of our team, enjoy these bonuses: Set working hours which can fit around your schedule: so you can plan a life outside work. Ability to be create new product ideas: so you can flex your creative muscles Unlimited Tea and Coffee: Stay energized with unlimited tea and coffee during your shifts. Complimentary meals within cafe trading hours Free loaf of bread each shift & pastry for breakfast 8" celebration cake on your birthday. Team Dinners About The Wild Goose Bakery: From our humble beginnings in a tiny kitchen beneath our Leytonstone cafe to our purpose-built kitchen in Forest Gate, we've grown into a small but passionate team of 6 with big dreams. We offer a wide range of bakery products, including sourdough, cakes, pastries, and savory foods, contributing to our mission of creating a social impact within our community. Join us in our journey at The Wild Goose Bakery and be a part of a team that goes beyond great hospitality to make a real difference. The Wild Goose Bakery is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Be a part of something bigger with us!

TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 48 HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 Nestled in the heart of London’s West End, you’ll find The Palomar. Our small space is bursting with the vibrant colours, flavours, sounds and aromas of the cuisine of Modern-day Jerusalem. Whether in the midst of the action, sitting up at our kitchen counter, back in the elegant dining room, or spilling out onto our street terrace, the atmosphere here remains at the forefront of our city’s dining scene. Our success at The Palomar and its sister venues – The Barbary, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table and The Mulwray – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality. We create places where we want to go. Places that combine elegance, professionalism, quality and style have won us critical praise and multiple awards. We want you to be a part of it. Chef requirements - Careers at The Palomar are amongst the best in the industry; whether it’s the generous pay, taking pride in working in an award-winning restaurant environment, fantastic career and learning opportunities or being surrounded by a close-knit team, you'll find it here. - In service, imagine working on the plancha or Josper Oven behind the kitchen counter, interacting with our guests and being part of the restaurant flow from your section. Let your personality shine, and be part of the electric atmosphere that makes us who we are. - We're a small but busy restaurant; with limited storage, it’s all about daily deliveries of super fresh ingredients and prepping the line whilst maintaining high standards and quality control. - Learn fromHead Chef Dan Murray to develop your knowledge and palate for our cuisine with the likes of sumac, za'atar, ras el hanout, amba, mahaleb – and get used to eating everything from dawn to dusk with addictive tahini. - Great position for growth within the company – Chef de Parties across the group have developed into our next generation of Sous Chefs and managers. - Best employee referral scheme around. Have your friends and colleagues join our team and earn £2,000 for the referral! - Free meals whilst you're at work. - Beyond opportunities for promotions, we support our best employees’ development outside of the workplace by putting them forward for courses and qualifications, including Watershed, WSET, Mental Health First Aid and others. - Staff discounts at all of our venues – we encourage you to enjoy them. - Cost price wine - Automatically enrolled into Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme - access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more. - Enhanced maternity/paternity package - Cycle-to-work scheme - Wagestream - access up to 50% of your wages ahead of payday

GELATO CHEF (TEMPORARY) Division: Production Location: London, Battersea Contract: Six Months Badiani is an Italian brand with Gelaterias in the UK, Italy, and Spain! We were founded in 1932 and entered the UK market in 2016. We now bring joy and color to the lives of thousands daily through our beautiful concept stores and award-winning gelato!! We are a fast-growing business and entering more exciting markets in 2023 whilst growing our E-commerce and B2B platforms. We now have outlets across London and a Gelato Lab to share our amazing products with a wider customer base. What you will be doing: During the peak summer periods, we produce around 1100 trays of gelato and 4400 liters pasteurized a week. You will be working within a team and be responsible for the production of all Gelato. Key responsibilities include: Responsible for creating Gelato within a team Responsible for ensuring high standards are maintained at all times, and supporting the maintenance of all health and safety guidelines and regulations for the kitchen and food hygiene Responsible for your own workstation and ensuring high standards are met Working within cold environments due to the nature of the product Handling heavy food items up to 25KG Effective communication across all areas of production Requirements: The ideal candidate will have some experience working in hospitality and handling food Passion for creating and delivering a luxury product Able to work fully flexible hours Strong attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Team player English speaking ( Italian would be a plus) Benefits: 28 Days annual leave Salary up to £28000 - £29000 dependant on experience 50% product discount

Job Introduction This is a great opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef. You will be responsible for delivering high quality food and services and to actively contributing toward the development of new food offers and menus, reporting to the Head Chef. Role Responsibility Comply with all Company & Client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place. Manage the preparation, production and presentation of food within the section assigned to you as directed by the Head Chef, in line with company standards, ensuring food is served at correct times within the specification for the contract. Ensure that the control of raw materials and portions are to the Company standards and ensure all food is served at the correct temperatures. Participate in any necessary training and team meetings as required to complete job responsibilities to the Company’s and Client’s standards eg. Health & Safety, Food Hygiene. Assist the Head Chef with the planning of costed menu’s and ordering supplies in line with the Company standards. Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times and assist with routine cleaning schedules as required. Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times. Communicate well and demonstrate a pleasant, polite, efficient, caring and friendly service to customers and clients in all areas of service Work as a team to promote harmonious working relationships. Assist at any special ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside working hours. Report any customer complaints or compliments and take some remedial action if at all possible. Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate. Deputise and take responsibility in the absence of the Head Chef. Cover in other areas during periods of holidays and sickness. Carry out any other reasonable task as directed by management. The Ideal Candidate The right candidate must be flexible around business needs, be highly passionate about food and cooking. You will have a very positive attitude towards your career, work and colleagues and enjoy being a part of a small sized Kitchen brigade. You will show attention to detail at all times and work efficiently to the company standards required as directed by the Head Chef. Relevant experience in a Hotel or similar catering environment. minimum 5 years. Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work effectively as part of a team Flexible approach to the role and be self-motivated Innovation and creativity Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff Good time management and organisational skills Attention to detail