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  • Chef
    Chef
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Us We are an iconic, busy London cafe known for our high-quality breakfast dishes and early lunch specials. With a strong reputation and loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on fresh ingredients, efficient service, and consistently excellent food. The Role We are looking for a strong, reliable Café Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a fast-paced environment focused on breakfast and early lunch service, so confidence, organisation, and speed are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who wants to grow within a professional kitchen and develop their skills in a supportive but demanding environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and deliver high-quality breakfast and early lunch dishes, • Maintain consistency and presentation standards during busy service, • Ensure fast, efficient ticket times without compromising quality, • Keep your section organised, clean, and fully stocked, • Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, • Assist with prep, stock rotation, and waste control, • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily service, • Contribute ideas for seasonal specials and menu development What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in a busy café or breakfast-focused kitchen, • Strong cooking skills and ability to handle high-volume service, • Excellent organisation and time management, • Calm under pressure with a positive attitude, • High standards of cleanliness and professionalism, • Passion for fresh, quality food, • Ambition to grow and progress within a kitchen environment What We Offer • Full-time, stable position, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Opportunity for growth and development, • Work in a well-established, iconic London café, • Supportive and professional team environment If you are a strong chef who thrives in busy service and wants to grow within a respected London café kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    2 months ago
    £22312–£23132 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support our Chef to create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy. With your dedication and passion, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK. Your key responsibilities • Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day., • Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines., • Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages., • Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences., • Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs., • Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly., • Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard., • Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat. Our Kitchen Assistant should have... • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen., • Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs., • A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held)., • A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families., • A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals., • A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible., • The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times., • A positive, glass-half-full outlook., • Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!, • A love for customer service.

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  • Breakfast Chef
    Breakfast Chef
    2 months ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Shoreditch, Hackney

    We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team. The Breakfast Chef will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of high-quality breakfast dishes, ensuring excellent presentation, consistency, and timely service. This role requires strong cooking skills, creativity with menus, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present all breakfast items to a high standard., • Manage the breakfast service from start to finish, ensuring smooth operation., • Create and update breakfast menus, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients., • Ensure food is prepared in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times., • Monitor stock levels, minimize waste, and assist with ordering supplies., • Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure consistency across all dishes., • Provide excellent service to meet guest satisfaction and dietary requirements., • Assist with other kitchen duties as required (e.g., prep work for lunch service). Skills & Qualifications • Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef, Line Cook, or similar role in a professional kitchen., • Strong knowledge of breakfast and brunch dishes., • Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively., • Understanding of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen procedures., • Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional food., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry supplies up to [X lbs/kg]., • Comfortable working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment. Compensation & Benefits • Meals on duty, • Staff discounts, • Opportunities for training and career growth

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