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We are looking for an experienced Kitchen cook / Assistant The candidate should be able to prepare and cook brunch dishes by following instructions, maintain a clean and organised workspace, manage time effectively, work well under pressure, and collaborate as part of a team. Teamwork and a willingness to learn are essential to us!.

We’re looking for a creative, reliable person to accompany Chef Kolawole Ajayi during his working day and create engaging content showcasing suya, cooking, street food and the SUYABUFFET experience. Your role: • Film Chef Kolawole cooking, working and interacting with customers. *Record customer feedback and reactions with their permission. *Edit videos with captions, music and engaging introductions. *Upload regularly to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. *Upload to Chef Kolawole’s Ajayi YouTube channel, with around 92,,000 subscribers. *Reply professionally to reviews, thanking customers and referring complaints to management when needed. *Manage Google ,Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram ads You should be comfortable filming with a smartphone or camera, editing with CapCut or similar software, and approaching customers confidently. Good written English, creativity, reliability and an interest in food are essential. No formal qualifications required. Beginners with good video examples are welcome. Apply through this platform with a short introduction, your availability and links to two or three videos you’ve created.

Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter Bloom Community Kitchen Location: Dalmain Primary School, Lewisham, SE23 1AS Hours: 15 hours a week, 11:30 - 14:30 Contract: Term-time only / part-time Salary: £12.71 p/h About Bloom Community Kitchen Bloom Community Kitchen is a fresh, seasonal, education-led school food company. We believe school meals should do more than simply feed children — they should help shape healthier habits, brighter days, and a stronger sense of community. Our approach is warm, organised, and child-focused. We serve colourful, nourishing food, support schools with a calm and positive dining experience, and aim to build pride in great school food. The role We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and positive Kitchen Assistant to join our team. Primarily focused on keeping the kitchen and school hall spaces clean and tidy, staying on top of the washing up and ensuring that the salad bar and water dispensers are well stocked, you may also be asked to help with some basic food prep, baking and cooking. Main responsibilities • Wash up and keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised., • Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures at all times., • Support the wider kitchen team to ensure a calm and efficient service., • Help create a positive mealtime experience for children and staff. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual., • Friendly, calm, and a good team player., • Happy working in a busy kitchen environment., • Organised and willing to learn., • Proud of keeping high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Positive about working in a school community. Experience Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential. We are much more interested in attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Why join Bloom Community Kitchen? • Be part of a fresh and exciting school food project., • Work in a supportive, community-focused team., • Term-time working pattern., • Opportunity to grow with a new and ambitious company., • A role where your work genuinely makes a difference to children’s day. Safeguarding Bloom Community Kitchen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role may be subject to references, safer recruitment checks, and an enhanced DBS check where appropriate. We would love to hear from people who care about good food, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for children.

ALL ROADS – BRIXTONModern comfort. Built on community.NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton.The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service.We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know.You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something.We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU-⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass-⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency-⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste-⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs-⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety-⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development-⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE-⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead-⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense-⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always-⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine-⁠ ⁠First drink on us-⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed-⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks-⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift-⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine-⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team-⁠ ⁠Your birthday off-⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations-⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders-⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon,M&P

Chef de Partie – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £14.50 per hour + tronc 25 hours per week, with potential for additional hours Permanent / Part-time The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This would suit someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, can handle a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub rather than a large chain operation. The role You’ll work as part of our kitchen team across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Running your section confidently during busy services, • Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Preparing for functions, parties and larger events, • Following food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures, • Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Keeping your section clean and well organised, • Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, • Supporting other sections when required What we’re looking for Ideally you’ll have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Comfortable working with fresh food, • Confident during busy services, • Reliable and organised, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Familiar with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with functions, Sunday roasts and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £14.50 per hour plus a share of tronc. The role is initially around 25 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours depending on availability and business levels. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, busy services and working in an independent pub where you can become part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

HIRING: Kitchen Helper We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Helper to join our team! Job Duties: · Assist with food preparation (washing, cutting, peeling ingredients) · Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment · Keep the kitchen clean and organized · Take out trash and help with basic cleaning tasks · Receive and store food deliveries Requirements: · No experience necessary — training provided · Good attitude and willing to learn · Must be reliable and on time · Food hygiene certificate is a plus (not required)

We are seeking a skilled, dedicated Chef to join our Mediterranean restaurant in Coulsdon. You will handle both kitchen preparation and service, cooking fresh, authentic Turkish, Greek & Italian dishes using high‑quality ingredients. You must have solid kitchen experience, knowledge of Mediterranean cooking, strong food hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy shifts. Flexible availability — including evenings and weekends — is essential. We offer competitive pay, a friendly team, and staff meals. Experience in Mediterranean cuisine is highly desirable.

To be able to take customers orders, be able to train into new systems and environments. Handle busy periods to work as a team

OOOZE is a specialty coffee and toastie venue serving fresh food in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We are looking for someone who can prepare exceptional espresso-based drinks and consistently great toasties quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. You will: • Prepare espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks to a consistently high standard., • Calibrate grinders and dial in espresso at the start of each shift, adjusting throughout the day as needed., • Demonstrate strong knowledge of espresso extraction, grind adjustment, and milk texturing., • Prepare toasties and other grill items quickly, safely, and accurately., • Monitor cooking equipment and follow food safety and hygiene standards., • Take customer orders, process cash and card payments, and provide excellent service., • Keep coffee and food preparation areas clean, organised, and ready for service., • Assist with opening and closing duties and support colleagues during busy periods. You should have: • Previous experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment., • A strong understanding of espresso extraction, milk texturing, and grinder calibration., • The ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail., • Reliability, punctuality, and availability for a consistent roster., • Good communication skills in English., • A self-motivated, positive, and can-do approach. Experience working with a grill, preparing toasties or sandwiches, or in a high-volume café or fast-casual restaurant is desirable. A passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning is also welcomed.