64 Best kitchen hand Jobs in Dagenham (October 2026)

Location: Ilford, Barkingside Position: Part-time (20-25hrs) initially, with potential for additional hours as the business grows Pay: £13-15 ph, depending on experience and responsibilities About the role We are a growing dessert business specialising in cakes, brownies, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other sweet treats. We are looking for a reliable, skilled and organised Dessert Production Chef/Baker to take responsibility for the preparation and production of our desserts. The ideal candidate will have hands on baking and dessert making experience, take pride in the quality of their work, and be comfortable working independently in a small kitchen. Key responsibilities Prepare and produce cakes, brownies, tiramisu, creams, sauces and other menu items, following established recipes and maintaining consistent taste, texture, portion sizes and presentation. Decorate cakes with care and creativity. Monitor stock levels, ingredient freshness, expiry dates and wastage. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and follow food safety and allergen procedures. Keep the kitchen clean and organised, cleaning dishes and utensils as required. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and product quality. Work independently and communicate any issues promptly. We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in baking, pastry, dessert production or a similar role. Knowledge of pastry techniques and strong willingness to learn and improve Practical ability to produce a variety of cakes and desserts to a consistent standard. Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills. Reliable, punctual and well organised. Able to work independently and as a team meeting deadlines. Understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Willingness to learn our recipes and follow our production standards. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their practical skills during a paid trial. Please note we are a registered business and operate from a residential address To apply: Please send your CV, a brief summary of your baking and dessert making experience, and photographs of relevant work where available.

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NIGHT PORTER Starting Salary: £12.71 per hour We're looking for a reliable and responsible Night Porter to join our friendly hotel team. You'll be the face of the hotel overnight, making sure our guests are welcomed, looked after and able to enjoy a safe, peaceful night's sleep. Towards the end of your shift, you'll help get breakfast ready so our morning team can start serving as soon as they arrive. Hours: This is a waking night role, 2–3 nights per week on a rotation covering Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. • Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 6:30am, • Sunday: 10:00pm – 7:00am Key duties: • Check in late-arriving guests and handle their payments, • Serve drinks from the bar to guests, • Carry out regular security checks of the building to keep guests and property safe, • Deal with guest requests and queries during the night, • Respond calmly to any issues or emergencies, following hotel procedures, • Light cleaning of the bar, kitchen and reception areas, • Breakfast help: set up the breakfast tables, lay out cereals, milk, juices and bread, and start preparing the sausages and bacon ready for the breakfast team, • Hand over to the morning team at the end of your shift What we're looking for: ✅ Reliable, trustworthy and honest ✅ Comfortable working alone and staying alert through the night ✅ Friendly, polite and professional with guests ✅ Confident handling cash and card payments ✅ Calm and sensible under pressure ✅ Happy to help with breakfast preparation and follow good kitchen hygiene ✅ Food hygiene certificate an advantage (training can be provided) ✅ Previous hotel, reception, bar or security experience preferred but not essential ✅ Must be 18 or over and have the right to work in the UK Benefits: ✔ Free on-site parking ✔ Casual dress ✔ Supportive team environment ✔ Immediate start available

BGirls Kitchen is a busy Afro-Caribbean takeaway specialising in seafood boils, rice dishes, seafood, chicken and freshly prepared sides.We are looking for an experienced Cook or Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role in a small, fast-paced takeaway kitchen, preparing and assembling customer orders for collection and delivery. Responsibilities include: • Preparing and cooking customer orders quickly and accurately, • Working across different kitchen stations during service, • Following BGirls Kitchen recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, • Managing multiple orders during busy periods, • Preparing seafood, chicken, rice dishes and sides, • Reading and managing orders from Uber Eats, Deliveroo and other ordering platforms, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness, • Completing opening, closing and cleaning duties, • Restocking and preparing your station for service What we’re looking for: • Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or busy takeaway is essential, • Confident working independently during busy service, • Good organisation and time management, • Comfortable using delivery tablets/order systems, • Reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends, • Food Hygiene Level 2 is desirable This is not a front-of-house role. Applicants should already have practical kitchen experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment.

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