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  • Pastry Chef
    Pastry Chef
    4 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Pastry Chef Reports to: Head Baker Work Locations: • Kings Cross, London N1C — Luminary Bakery's new café & production kitchen, opening end of 2026 TBC, • Other sites if required [E8 2BT] and [N16 8RY] Hours: 40 hours per week, 5:00am-1:00pm, predominantly Mon - Fri (but flexibility across Monday-Sunday if business needs require) Salary: £15.00 per hour Employed by: Luminary Bakery Ltd Overview We are looking for a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef with at least 2 years of high-quality kitchen experience to join our Luminary team. This is a hands-on production role at the centre of our new King's Cross cafe and bakery. You'll be responsible for laminating, shaping and baking a high volume of viennoiserie and pastry each morning to supply a small café with a big, fast-paced service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, share our dedication to excellence, and bring creativity and attention to detail to every bake. Key Responsibilities • Menu Creation & Execution: Collaborate with the Head Baker to create, refine, and execute seasonal menus featuring a range of pastries that align with Luminary’s ethos, current trends and customer preferences., • Viennoiserie & Pastry Production: Produce our full viennoiserie and pastry range daily. This includes a range of croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, pain suisse, danishes and seasonal specials, from mixing and lamination through to shaping, proofing and baking., • Quality Control & Consistency: Ensure all products meet our high standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Develop procedures to optimise ingredient usage while minimising wastage and upholding quality standards., • Time Management: Hit a high-volume daily production target to fully stock the café's pastry case ahead of opening and restock throughout the day, working quickly and cleanly under time pressure., • Production Oversight: Manage daily pastry production, balancing team assignments and production levels to meet daily demands. Oversee contingency planning and handle fluctuating demands to ensure the team is prepared with coverage for holidays, peak business periods and sickness or leave absences., • Recipe Development: Lead your team in developing new recipes, focusing on diverse, innovative, and seasonally inspired products suitable for various dietary needs including plant-based and gluten-free options. Maintain record of recipes and method documentation, ensuring all team members have access to standardised recipes for consistent results., • Inventory & Stock Management: Maintain ingredient stocks, source fresh supplies, and manage budgets in collaboration with finance. Implement stock rotation practices to minimise waste and maintain optimal freshness., • Health & Safety Compliance: Uphold sanitation, health, and safety standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen., • Collaborative Product Rollout: Work closely with the Head Baker, customer service, and the finance team to ensure efficient product development, costing, and revenue management. Person Specification Essential • Experience: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef with expertise in laminated viennoiserie. Confident experience using a dough sheeter/lamination machine. Fluent in viennoiserie shaping technique across the full range — croissants, pain au chocolat, pain suisse, danishes and similar. Familiarity with both classic techniques and modern trends is highly valued., • Leadership: Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills to foster an inclusive, creative and productive work environment., • Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards. Proven ability to work quickly, cleanly and accurately at volume, under real time pressure, without compromising quality., • Innovation: A creative mindset and a drive for culinary innovation, constantly seeking ways to create new recipes and improve upon existing Luminary products range., • Availability: Comfortable with early starts and a physically demanding, fast-paced production kitchen., • Adaptability: Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with flexibility in handling various shifts, peak business periods and evolving production demands., • Commercial Awareness: Experience with product costing, sales analysis, and inventory management to support effective decision-making and business growth., • Certification: Culinary or pastry certification is preferred as well as additional training in food safety and handling. Desirable • Experience with bakery production software., • Background in social enterprise or Head Baker experience. Benefits • Daily Perks: Free barista coffee daily and 50% off all Luminary food & drink., • Discounts: 20% discount on online purchases (celebration cakes & merchandise), discounts for friends and family., • Wellness: Wellness Action Plan to support health at work., • Professional Development: Regular training opportunities and involvement in press coverage.

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  • Grill Chef
    Grill Chef
    6 days ago
    €13.71–€16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About the role Honest Greens serves real, fresh food cooked from scratch every day. As a Grill Chef, you own the grill station: cooking our proteins and vegetables to order, to spec and on time, so every plate leaving the pass is consistent and full of flavour. You'll keep your station organised and safe through busy services and work closely with the rest of the kitchen team. Key responsibilities Running the grill station • Cook meat, fish, plant-based proteins and vegetables on the grill to recipe specs and correct core temperatures, • Hit ticket times during service and communicate clearly with the pass, • Check every dish for quality, portion size and presentation before it leaves the station, • Adapt to changes in order volume and stay calm under pressure Prep and stock • Complete daily mise en place for the grill: marinating, portioning and preparing garnishes and sauces, • Label, date and rotate stock using FIFO, and keep waste to a minimum, • Check deliveries for the station and flag shortages to the Head Chef before service Food safety and hygiene • Follow food safety, allergen and HACCP procedures, including temperature checks and records, • Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods and between allergens, • Clean and maintain the grill and station equipment to the cleaning schedule, • Report faulty equipment or hazards straight away Team • Support other stations when needed and help train new team members on the grill, • Complete opening and closing checklists for your station What we're looking for • At least 1 year of experience on a grill or hot section in a busy kitchen, • Confident cooking proteins to different temperatures and doneness, • Good knife skills and a solid understanding of food safety and allergens, • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willing to complete it), • Calm, organised and able to keep high standards during peak service, • Reliable, punctual and a strong team player, • Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings, • Right to work in the UK What we offer • Competitive hourly pay, paid every four weeks, • Weekly service charge paid through TiPJAR, • Free healthy staff meals on shift, ordered through the Mapal app, • Full paid training on our menu and kitchen systems, • 28 days' holiday, • Pension scheme, • Clear progression routes towards Senior Chef, Sous Chef and beyond, • A friendly, diverse team that cares about good food and each other

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  • HVAC & Gas Engineer
    HVAC & Gas Engineer
    13 days ago
    Full-time
    Bushey

    WE’RE HIRING – COMMERCIAL HVAC & GAS ENGINEER WE WILL BEAT YOUR CURRENT PACKAGE Happy Heat is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Commercial HVAC & Gas Engineer to join our team. We’re a family-run heating, air conditioning and ventilation company based in Bushey, Hertfordshire, delivering high-quality work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North/North-West London. NO CENTRAL LONDON WORK NO SOCIAL HOUSING OVERTIME COMPLETELY OPTIONAL THE WORK Quality is at the heart of what we do. We install high-quality equipment and expect the same standard from our workmanship. There’s no social housing or high-volume contract work. Our domestic work is for private, high-end customers, alongside a growing portfolio of quality commercial properties including schools, healthcare facilities, offices, churches and other commercial buildings. You’ll be working on: • Commercial boiler installations, servicing & repairs, • High-end commercial plant room installations, • Commercial heating systems & controls, • Commercial HVAC installations, servicing & repairs, • Air conditioning installations, servicing & repairs, • Single & multi-split AC systems, • Ventilation systems, • High-end private domestic heating & AC installations, • Fault finding & diagnostics, • Commissioning, • Planned maintenance & remedial works We want engineers who enjoy doing a job properly. Clean installations, quality equipment, good materials and attention to detail are important to us. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Commercial Gas Safe qualifications, • F-Gas Category 1 qualification, • Strong commercial heating & HVAC experience, • Air conditioning installation, servicing & repair experience, • Excellent standard of workmanship, • Pride in producing clean, professional installations, • Strong fault-finding ability, • Full UK driving licence, • Professional and reliable approach with customers THE PACKAGE • Top rates of pay for the right engineer, • We will beat your current package for the right engineer, • Full-time PAYE employment, • Brand-new company van, • Heated seats & heated steering wheel, • Wireless Apple CarPlay & air conditioning, • Fuel card, • Company pension, • Paid holiday, • Discounts on over 25,000 products, including clothing, cars, holidays and more through our employee benefits portal, • Job and knock, • Materials delivered to site, • No Central London work, • No social housing, • Overtime completely optional, • Ongoing manufacturer & technical training, • Clear career progression, • Long-term opportunity within a growing company CAREER PROGRESSION – A CLEAR ROUTE OFF THE TOOLS This isn’t a role where you have to stay on the tools forever. As Happy Heat continues to grow, we want our engineers to grow with us. For the right person, there will be a genuine progression route from senior engineering into surveying, technical management and ultimately an Operations Manager position. Engineer → Senior Engineer → Surveying / Technical Role → Operations Manager We’ll support your progression with ongoing technical, manufacturer and management training as your role develops. OVERTIME & EARNING POTENTIAL Overtime is completely optional, but there is plenty available for engineers who want it. If you want to put the hours in, there is significant additional earning potential. If you don’t want overtime, that’s absolutely fine too. ABOUT HAPPY HEAT Happy Heat is an established family-run heating, air conditioning and ventilation company with a rapidly growing commercial division. We’re Gas Safe registered, REFCOM registered, SafeContractor approved and Worcester Accredited Installers. We’re not interested in rushing engineers from job to job or competing at the cheapest end of the market. We focus on quality equipment, quality customers and high standards of workmanship. We want our engineers to have the time, materials and support they need to do the job properly. We’re looking for someone who wants more than their next engineering job. If you want to earn more, be valued for the work you do and join a growing company with a genuine route into a senior off-the-tools position, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    20 days ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Embrace Your Passion in the Kitchen at The Veg Box Café! Welcome to The Veg Box Café – London's leading destination for inclusive plant-based cuisine for everyone. Our revolutionary concept is making its mark from Canterbury to the heart of London, and we're in search of skilled Chef to join our kitchen team! We're on the lookout for an experienced cook/chef who is not just passionate about food, but also believes in the transformative power of plant-based ingredients. Your creations will inspire and delight, setting a new standard for flavors that awaken the senses. At The Veg Box Café, we're not just a restaurant – we're a close-knit family of dedicated individuals who thrive on delivering excellence. If you're full of energy, enthusiasm, and a desire to craft unforgettable dining experiences, we invite you to become a part of our team! Are you fueled by flavors, fired up by innovation, and ready to soar to new heights in your culinary journey? The Veg Box Café is the ultimate stage for your talents to shine. Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and standards. Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed in the kitchen. Supervise kitchen staff and manage food production to maintain quality and efficiency. Collaborate with team members to create a positive dining experience for guests. Maintain inventory and assist in menu planning as needed. Qualifications Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment Strong culinary skills with a focus on food safety and hygiene Leadership abilities with experience in supervising kitchen staff and managing teams Background in hospitality and restaurant operations Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of food production techniques and serving practices Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £14.00 per hour Additional pay: Tips Benefits: Employee discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability Experience: Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

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  • Market Stall Sales Assistant - Saturdays and/or Sundays
    Market Stall Sales Assistant - Saturdays and/or Sundays
    22 days ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU APPLY - YOU NEED A CAR OR VAN TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS JOB ** * Oshomo is a fun plant based ready meal company and we currently sell our products both online and though a series of weekend market stands in and around London. We have lots of existing clients that visit the stall each weekend, plus a host of celebrity clients that pop in from time to time! ** We are looking to hire between 2-3 fun and motivated individuals to join our sales team representing this very special brand. This position is available only on both Saturdays and/or Sundays. ** Full training in given on the product and we are looking for chatty confident people as the markets can get quite busy. This is a really fun environment. We are based in Park Royal and the markets currently are at Queens Park, Primrose Hill, Marylebone, Nottinghill, Kensington , Victoria Park and Barnes. ** The job includes : Picking up the market equipment and stock in the morning of the market (Park Royal area, NW10 postcode) Driving to the selected market and setting up the stand, which consists of a table and table dressings, canopy and weights , and the pre-packed meals. Chatting to the customers and explaining the products (full training given) Taking payments when products are sold Closing down the stand (takes only five minutes) Returning the stand and left over stock to Park Royal. Trading hours are 10am - 2pm (with a little bit of set up time and breakdown time each side) It is really helpful if the applicants live in the area but not essential as they will need to drive to Park Royal to pick up the equipment needed. ** £85 plus commission for a really fun short day. COMMISSIONS ON TOP MOST OF OUR REGULAR TEAM MEMBERS EARN £300 PLUS PER WEEKEND FOR TWO SHIFTS. ** The applicant will need to have his or her own car. ** Congestion charges paid by the company. Parking is free

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  • Sales Assistant
    Sales Assistant
    2 months ago
    £12.8–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Sales Assistant – Knit&Knots Location: London – Westfield London / Westfield Stratford Position: Sales Assistant Job Type: Part-time Knit&Knots is a London-based handmade gift and lifestyle brand specialising in crochet flowers, bouquets, plants, accessories and unique gifts. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for friendly, reliable and confident Sales Assistants to join our retail team. Your Responsibilities • Welcome and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, • Introduce products and provide recommendations to customers, • Actively engage with customers and help increase sales, • Process payments and operate the till, • Replenish stock and keep displays organised and attractive, • Maintain a clean and tidy retail space, • Check stock levels and report low-stock items to the manager, • Follow daily store procedures and company standards, • Support the team during busy periods What We’re Looking For • Friendly, approachable and confident with customers, • Good communication skills, • Positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility, • Reliable and punctual, • Comfortable approaching customers and making product recommendations, • Able to work independently as well as part of a team, • Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred, but not essential, • Must be available to work some weekends and bank holidays What We Offer • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Staff training provided, • Opportunities to develop into a Senior Sales Assistant or Store Manager, • Opportunities to grow with an expanding London retail brand ###

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  • Senior Wok and Starter Chef
    Senior Wok and Starter Chef
    2 months ago
    £16–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Experienced Wok & Starter Chef – Plants of Roselyn Plants of Roselyn is a vibrant vegan restaurant with a strong Thai influence, focused on fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and consistently high-quality dishes. We are looking for an experienced Wok & Starter Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be confident working across both the wok and starter sections, comfortable in a fast-paced service environment, and experienced with Thai or Southeast Asian cooking techniques. Essential Requirements • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, • Strong experience and confidence operating a wok station, • Comfortable working across both wok and starter sections, • Good knowledge of Thai ingredients, sauces, herbs, spices, and cooking techniques, • Comfortable working within a fully vegan kitchen and preparing plant-based dishes, • Ability to prepare and cook dishes consistently to a high standard, • Experience managing multiple orders during busy service periods, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate, • Allergen Awareness Training, • Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, cross-contamination, and kitchen compliance, • Eligible to work in the UK Responsibilities • Prepare and cook vegan, Thai-influenced dishes using wok and other traditional cooking techniques, • Manage both the wok and starter sections confidently during service, • Complete daily mise en place and ensure sections are fully prepared before service, • Maintain consistency in portioning, flavour, quality, and presentation, • Maintain a clean, organised, and service-ready workstation, • Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and follow correct stock rotation procedures, • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and allergen-control procedures, • Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service, • Support other kitchen sections when required Desirable • Experience working with vegan or plant-based cuisine, • Experience with authentic Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, • Ability to train and support junior kitchen team members, • Good English communication skills; Thai language skills are a plus, • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings and weekends If you are passionate about Thai flavours, confident on the wok, and excited about creating great plant-based food, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Production Kitchen Chef (CDP Level)
    Production Kitchen Chef (CDP Level)
    2 months ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking a passionate, skilled production kitchen chef with a love for plant-based cuisine to join our dynamic team at Planthood! This role involves cooking and food production, alongside supporting our kitchen management with key operational tasks, including stock management and daily temperature checks. We are a high-growth company that’s served around 4 million meals since 2020 and earned top ratings on Trustpilot. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with us as we continue to expand. Role Responsibilities: • Daily kitchen operations, working closely with other chefs to ensure all meals meet our high standards for taste and quality., • Following HACCP and food hygiene procedures., • Engaging in hands-on, physical tasks that involve heavy lifting and frequent movement throughout the shift Ideal Candidate Will Bring: • Solid cooking skills and experience as a chef in a fast paced production kitchen environment., • Great attention to detail with a commitment to high standards., • Strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team., • Passion for plant-based food, with a positive and solutions-oriented mindset., • Physical stamina, prepared for the physically demanding nature of the role, including heavy lifting (up to 20kg). Requirements: • Experience: At least 2 years in prep and cooking., • Education: Secondary education required, • Language: Fluent spoken and written English, • Certifications: HACCP Level 2 & Food Safety Certification (Preferred), • Eligibility: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK Job Details: • Location: Leyton, London, • Shift Pattern: Must be available to work shifts including Saturday & Sunday. Shifts between hours of 8am and 8pm., • Salary: £14 starting., • Benefits: Free on-site meals, generous holidays, pension scheme, and excellent work-life balance If you're excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and share what unique skills you bring to the table.

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  • Barista & Bar tender
    Barista & Bar tender
    2 months ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    King's Cross, Camden

    The opportunity Botanical Boys is launching a new outdoor food and drinks service in King's Cross in collaboration with The Holy Kitchen. We are looking for an experienced, energetic hospitality person who genuinely enjoys people, nature, great plant-based food, excellent coffee and beautifully made drinks. This is a hands-on role for someone confident enough to deliver a professional service from day one, while being curious, adaptable and excited to learn as the concept develops. What you'll be doing • Prepare consistently excellent espresso-based coffees and other hot drinks., • Make and serve cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic drinks confidently and efficiently., • Welcome customers with warm, upbeat and knowledgeable service., • Support the service of our plant-based food menu and maintain strong presentation standards., • Operate a compact outdoor food-service environment efficiently during busy periods., • Complete opening, closing, cleaning, stock and basic service-preparation duties., • Follow food hygiene, allergen, licensing, age-verification and health & safety procedures., • Help us develop the experience as we introduce seasonal menus, terrace supper clubs, afternoon/high tea and special events. Who we're looking for • Proven hospitality experience - ideally restaurant, bar, cafe, food truck, kiosk or high-volume outdoor service., • Strong barista experience and confidence using a commercial espresso machine., • Practical cocktail-making and bar service experience., • Positive energy, natural people skills and a genuine love of hospitality., • An interest in nature, plants, plant-based food and creative food & drink experiences., • Calm, organised and clean when working under pressure., • Reliable, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of a small service area., • Experienced, but still open to training, feedback and learning new products and ways of working.

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