Kitchen assistant to become a chef jobs in United Kingdom

Kitchen Porter at Padella This is a shout-out to all KP's who share our passion for awesome food using the best produce the UK and Europe have to offer; Padella has become known for its fresh pasta rolled and shaped daily and served in a fun, informal and buzzing restaurants. Aside from working with kick-ass teams in sexy restaurants, we also go on regular trips around the UK and Italy to visit our farmers, millers, winemakers, olive oil producers and other restaurants for epic lunches! What Padella offer to our Kitchen Porters: - Wagestream: Access up to 50% of your wages before payday. - Refer a friend and receive a £500 bonus for all roles once they complete their probation period. - Enjoy a 50% discount on food and drinks at both Padella restaurants and a 60% discount at Trullo. - Summer and Christmas team parties - Wine qualifications at the WSET level - Trips to Italy and the UK to meet our suppliers - Great breakfast and dinner cooked by our Ninja Chefs - Learn from the best with The Padella's training program - Enjoy a drink at the end of your shift - Cycle to work scheme About our Kitchen Porters at Padella: - Previous experience working in a busy commercial kitchen. - A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills - Experience with food handling is essential and preferably hold a certificate in Food Safety Level 2 - Excellent personal presentation standards - Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team - Fluent in English verbally - Willing to work with a flexible rota

- Competitive pay £16.00 - £17.00 per hour - 45 hours per week, 2 doubles & 3 single shifts - Free Virgin Gym membership after passing 3 month probation - Staff discount - Staff meal & drinks on shift, beer after shift - Paid holiday - Progression and training The Role: We’re looking for an established Sous Chef to join our team, with experience working in a fast-paced, high quality restaurant. The ideal Senior Sous Chef will be reliable, talented and passionate. We're looking for someone who can assist the Head Chef and has the leadership skills to supervise and support our team of 10 Chefs. We're looking for someone who can: - Run service effectively in a high volume kitchen environment - Maintain a high level of food quality and consistency - Maintain a professional and positive attitude while under pressure - Confidently manage a team / strong leadership skills - Manage stock, ordering and deliveries - Ensure cleaning duties are carried out, hygiene standards are maintained, and manage the corresponding documentation About us: Overlooking Clapham Common, Minnow is a popular independent restaurant that has become a destination in the area. Open all day, the menu is Modern European, seasonal, with a focus on fresh, high quality ingredients. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Lansdowne Pub NW1 8HX Part time; circa 25 hours per week; more hours available on request; immediate start. weekends availability. Pizza experience preferred but not essential. **BRING YOUR PERSONALITY TO WORK AT THIS COMMUNITY PUB, IN THE HEART OF PRIMROSE HILL** **ABOUT THE VENUE** The Lansdowne is at the heart of the community in Primrose Hill and the regulars love the food, great drinks and engaging service. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Sunday roast or a mouth-watering, hand stretched pizza, our expert chefs use only the highest quality ingredients sourced from award-winning suppliers like Real Cure and Neal's Yard we've honed our craft and become experts in delivering the best pub dining experience possible. **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Lansdowne is looking for a passionate chef to join the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver an exciting menu in addition to pizzas, be focused on ensuring high quality products are used and enabling the highest standards of health and hygiene – even when the pressure is on. You’ll also help to minimise wastage and support your team by helping with food prep and leaning whenever required. Ideally, you’ll have experience gained in a similarly busy and dynamic environment. Here you’ll get to grow your skills and experience by being both hands on and undertaking on-going training. **ABOUT GLENDOLA LEISURE** Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. What We Are Proud to Offer: - Some of the best Career Growth opportunities in the industry - Flexible shift patterns – to fit around the other important things in life - A competitive and progressive salary - A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. - Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them - Access to professional mental health resources and an employee assistance programme on completion of one years' service - Private Medical cover available on completion of one years’ service - 28 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays. - Annual staff events - 20% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues - Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? It’s time to apply.

Crown & Anchor Pub in the heart of Covent Garden WC2H 9PS ADD A CHAPTER ON WARM HOSPITALITY TO YOUR STORY IN THE SEVEN DIALS, COVENT GARDEN At the Crown & Anchor in London’s Seven Dials, you will find the team busy working over two floors to ensure customers enjoy a warm welcome, an enticing traditional menu and an exciting range of drinks, from cask conditioned ales to continental lagers. Crown & Anchor is small yet mighty, it is a lively place to work with customers spilling onto the streets, in an orderly fashion of course. The small but perfectly formed team love to support and learn from each other whilst having fun along the way. When it comes to hospitality, they are professionals, but they still find a moment to engage with their customers from the area too. ABOUT THE ROLE Helping the Kitchen Manager to deliver exciting menus, you’ll be focused on ensuring high quality products are used and enabling the highest standards of health and hygiene – even when the pressure is on. You’ll also help to minimise wastage and support your team by helping with food prep and leaning whenever required. Ideally, you’ll have experience gained in a similarly busy and dynamic environment. Here you’ll get to grow your skills and experience by being both hands on and undertaking on-going training. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER: Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry. Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life. A Competitive and Progressive salary A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. The lower figure is the hourly salary and the higher figure is the average hourly income across a year including tronc distribution for the role advertised. Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them. Private Medical Cover on completion of one years’ service. Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one years' service. 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays. 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues. Annual Staff Events Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.

Job Title: Part-Time Cake Pastry Chef Location: Oakwood Underground Station Company Description: The Boop Cafe is more than just a cafe - it's a family business rooted in warmth and hospitality. Nestled within the lively atmosphere of an underground station, our cafe offers a cozy retreat where customers can indulge in delightful baked goods and beverages. As part of our extended family, employees are welcomed with open arms and treated with the same care and respect as our own relatives. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and creative Part-Time Cake Pastry Chef to join our family at the underground station cafe. In this role, you will play a vital part in crafting delicious cakes, pastries, and börek that bring joy to our customers' day. With a flexible schedule and a supportive team environment, you'll feel right at home as you contribute your talents to our cherished family business. Responsibilities: Prepare and bake a variety of cakes, pastries, and borek according to established recipes and quality standards, including cheesecake, red velvet cake, banana bread, and more. Arrive promptly at 7:00 am to begin preparations, ensuring that products are ready for sale by 8:30 am. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the cafe manager to determine the baking schedule for mass cooking batches. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen space, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. Provide friendly and efficient customer service during your shift, treating patrons with the same warmth and care as you would your own family. Assist with other duties as assigned, pitching in wherever needed to ensure the smooth operation of our family business. Qualifications: Previous experience working as a pastry chef or baker, preferably in a cafe or similar setting. Proficiency in baking a variety of cakes, pastries, and börek, with the ability to follow recipes and adapt batch sizes as needed. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. Flexibility to work part-time hours between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, with the potential for additional hours as needed. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage based on experience. Opportunity to become part of a close-knit family team where everyone is valued and appreciated. Potential for additional hours or responsibilities as the business grows, with opportunities to grow alongside our family. How to Apply: If you share our passion for baking and our commitment to treating everyone like family, we would love to welcome you into our close-knit team! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience

Here at PRS we are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef De Partie to join a team for long term, full time positions. We have various clients from Hotels, Corporate Companies, Fine Dining and Private Members Clubs. As a Chef De Partie you will be: • Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station. • Following directions provided by the head chef. • Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary. • Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required. • Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service. • Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. This is a temporary ongoing job! (no end date) 40 hours per week £15 per hour Chance to become permanent

We are looking for a full-time production Pastry Chef to be responsible for assisting in the crafting of delicious desserts and confectionery, as well as savoury items and pastry based delicacies. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectations. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. This role is very interesting as there is space to grow become a Head Pastry Chef ! Pastry Chef Responsibilities: - Assisting the Executive Chef with the operating and management of the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the team to ensure a successful working environment. - Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment. - Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe. - Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations. - Managing a small team of 10 people - Admin such as Rota and Stock orders - Ensuring all orders of all of our four sites are correct and up to quality standards Pastry Chef Requirements: - 3 or more years experience as a Pastry Chef - Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process. - In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition. - Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment. - Experience in managing a team (10 people minimum) There will be 3 stages: Trial Shift | Interview | Reference Check

1. Keeping the kitchen clean When you're a commis chef, one of your core duties is to keep the kitchen clean. You tidy up after other chefs and keep your section clean. You focus on maintaining food hygiene and health and safety standards in the kitchen at all times. This reduces the chance of food becoming contaminated, which can lead to food poisoning and sickness among customers and have a devastating impact on the business. It also reduces the risk of slips and falls among the kitchen staff. 2. Preparing and cooking food Another key duty of a commis chef is to prepare and cook the food. While you don't invent recipes, you follow the chef de parties' instructions and perform various food-related tasks. This might involve peeling and dicing vegetables, marinating meats and cooking various components of dishes. It provides a wonderful opportunity to hone your skills, as you learn culinary tips and tricks at the various sections you maintain. Related: ​​ 3. Measuring ingredients Commis chefs measure the ingredients required at their sections and often arrive early to do this. Doing it well ensures the other chefs have all the necessary ingredients to create their dishes. This work provides valuable insight into the various components of different meals, which is essential learning for future head chefs. 4. Rotating stock Another commis chef duty is controlling and rotating stock. To do this effectively, it's important to know exactly what ingredients are available in the kitchen and their expiration date. Regular stock rotation reduces the chance that food will go to waste and ensures ingredients are in the best condition when they're needed for use. 5. Helping with deliveries Commis chefs help with stock deliveries. This may involve early starts, as you might have to receive deliveries. There's a place for everything in a professional kitchen, so you unpack the stock carefully and put every item where it should be. This task helps you understand how a commercial kitchen operates, what items the kitchen needs on a daily or weekly, and which items are more seasonal. It also provides insight into the business side of the kitchen. Related: 12 tips for starting a new job and making a good impression Commis chefs skills Being a commis chef can be busy and demanding. Here are some skills and traits that can help you succeed: Work ethic: Commis chefs work long hours in a busy, sometimes hectic, environment. Good communicator: When you work as a commis chef, you work as part of a team. It's important that you can receive instructions correctly and communicate with the other chefs and kitchen staff effectively. Calm under pressure: Commis chefs often have several tasks, so it's important to remain calm during high stressed times. Quick learner: Commis chefs are constantly learning, so it helps if you're a quick learner. As you move from section to section, you're exposed to new skills and techniques, and you're expected to pick them up fast. Food lover: When you work as a commis chef, you're surrounded by food all day and you're involved in its preparation. So, it helps if you're a food-lover who's passionate about quality food, ingredients and recipes. Meticulous: Commis chefs measure ingredients and portion sizes and do it precisely. If you have a meticulous nature and pay close attention to detail, a commis chef position could be the ideal role for you.

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - PLAZA KHAO GAENG Salary - Up to £39000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall’s flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. It is in this spirit Plaza Khao Gaeng fills the mezzanine at Arcade Food Hall. Located just off Tottenham Court Road, in London’s Centre Point, Arcade Food Hall showcases our core philosophy of creating multiple unique brands, and championing emerging food and drink talent, all under one roof. The Position As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality Restaurant; Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

We are looking for a full-time production Sous Pastry Chef to be responsible for assisting in the crafting of delicious desserts and confectionery, as well as savoury items and pastry based delicacies. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectations. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. This role is very interesting as there is space to grow become a Head Pastry Chef ! Sous Pastry Chef Responsibilities: - Assisting the Executive Chef with the operating and management of the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the team to ensure a successful working environment. - Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment. - Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe. - Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations. - Managing a small team of 10 people - Admin such as Rota and Stock orders - Ensuring all orders of all of our four sites are correct and up to quality standards Sous Pastry Chef Requirements: - 3 or more years - Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process. - In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition. - Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment. - Experience in managing a team (10 people minimum) There will be 3 stages: Trial Shift | Interview | Reference Check Thank you.

Full Time Chef De Partie wanted for Drake & Morgan’s Bar & Restaurant, Drake & Morgan at Kings Cross If you love what you do, then we want to hear from you, as a role at Drake & Morgan could be the next step in your career development, and not just another job. As a chef de Partie you will oversee a section of the kitchen & work within a busy branded environment. Key responsibilities include the following • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to spec • Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you • Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop specials • Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins We are focused on developing our teams and this role could be the first step to becoming a professional chef with us. What’s in it for you? We offer competitive hourly rates, great service charge, cash tips and huge opportunities to progress into bigger roles in the future. • Career progression • Meals on duty • Full cocktail/ wine/ barista training • Company trips & incentives • Tips & Service charge • Staff Parties & Events • Great team culture • Your Birthday off & paid