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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    4 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    Brookmans Park

    Join a dynamic team at a thriving independent coffee shop dedicated to serving high-quality food and beverages with warm hospitality. We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and cleanliness of our kitchen, while also supporting our Head Chef with daily food preparation. This full-time position requires availability 5 days a week, with weekend shifts. Key Responsibilities: • Kitchen Operations & Support, • Cleanliness & Hygiene: Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, strictly adhering to food safety regulations. This includes dishwashing, general cleaning, and ensuring back-of-house areas are tidy., • Team Collaboration: Work effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service during busy periods., • Customer Interaction: On busier days, you may be involved in delivering dishes to tables, so a courteous and engaging approach with customers is valued. What We're Looking For: • Experience & Skills: Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced setting, coupled with a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards., • Team Player: An excellent team player with good communication skills, who is reliable, punctual, and eager to contribute to a positive workplace culture. What We Offer: • Supportive Environment: A fun, supportive, and collaborative working environment with a great team., • Growth Opportunities: The opportunity to be an integral part of an exciting independent coffee shop's growth journey., • Development: Training and development opportunities to enhance your culinary skills., • Perks: Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided daily. If you are passionate about food, cleanliness, and working as part of a friendly team dedicated to quality, we encourage you to apply!

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  • Chef
    Chef
    14 days ago
    £12.71–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Hemel Hempstead

    We are recruiting an experienced Café Chef / Cook for a busy independent café in Hemel Hempstead. We are looking for someone with at least 3–4 years of kitchen experience who can cook fresh food to order, work cleanly, follow recipes and portion controls, manage tickets properly, and maintain high food safety standards. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in food quality, speed, consistency, hygiene and teamwork. Main Responsibilities • Prepare and cook fresh café food to order., • Work across breakfast, brunch and lunch service., • Follow dish specifications, recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards., • Manage kitchen tickets properly and communicate clearly with the team., • Ensure food leaves the kitchen hot, correct, complete and well presented., • Complete prep before and during service., • Follow opening, closing and station checklists., • Maintain high hygiene, cleaning and food safety standards., • Follow stock rotation, labelling and date marking procedures., • Help reduce waste and control food costs., • Work professionally with front-of-house staff., • Stay calm and organised during busy periods. Food Experience Preferred Requirements • Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in a café, restaurant, brunch kitchen or similar food business., • Confident cooking fresh food to order., • Able to work quickly and consistently under pressure., • Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness., • Level 2 Food Safety preferred., • Level 3 Food Safety / Supervising Food Safety desirable., • Experience with portion control, waste control and stock rotation., • Reliable, punctual and professional., • Able to follow systems, recipes and checklists., • Must have the right to work in the UK. What We Offer • Daytime café working hours., • Busy café environment with regular customers., • Clear recipes, systems and standards., • Opportunity to become an important part of the kitchen team., • Competitive pay based on experience and performance., • Long-term opportunity for the right person. How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short message telling us: • Your kitchen experience., • Whether you have café/brunch experience., • Whether you hold food safety qualifications., • Your availability., • When you can start. Applications without relevant kitchen experience may not be considered.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    20 days ago
    £17.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Brookmans Park

    Breakfast Chef £17.50 per hour Brookmans Park area (you must live nearby. Anyone living over 1 hour away will not be suitable) Start immediately! Rely Recruitment are searching for a a talented and passionate Chef to join our lovey client based in Brookmans Park area. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking work-life balance with daytime hours (no nights!) Breakfast Chef Summary : • Work closely with the owners in a supportive kitchen team, helping to maintain high cleanliness standards., • The kitchen focuses on fresh food prepared in-house, including classic breakfast and brunch dishes cooked to a high standard, alongside new and evolving brunch and lunch menu items inspired by current food trends., • Presentation is important, so we are looking for a chef who enjoys creative plating and producing visually appealing dishes., • As an independent venue, you will have direct access to the owners, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to suggest improvements to the menu, kitchen equipment, and operations., • Working with high-quality fresh ingredients and contributing to a growing food concept. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, • Contribute ideas for new menu items and daily specials, • Ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and HACCP standards, • Work efficiently within a small kitchen team, • Help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience What We’re Looking For • Ideally + 4 years’ experience as a Chef in fresh food kitchens, • Experience working with breakfast, brunch or café-style menus is beneficial, • A friendly and positive team player with a no-ego attitude, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking, • Strong attention to presentation and plating Ideal For : a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, or experienced Breakfast/Brunch Chef looking for a stable daytime position with creative input and a strong work-life balance. Benefits Free meals on duty Free nearby car parking Work directly with the owners in an independent business Cover the above, then apply now! Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, we can only reply to shortlisted applicant. We are no accepting telephone enquiries on this job, apply now

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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Radlett

    About The Bull Pen The Bull Pen is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on seasonal cooking, quality ingredients, and a relaxed dining experience. Under new kitchen leadership, we’re rebuilding the brigade and creating a supportive, ambitious environment where chefs can grow. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Key Responsibilities • Washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment., • Keeping kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy., • Assisting chefs with basic food preparation when required., • Receiving and storing deliveries., • Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures., • Supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. What We're Looking For • Positive attitude and strong work ethic., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Good attention to detail., • Reliable and punctual., • Previous kitchen porter experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Staff meals during shifts., • Opportunities for training and career progression., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Flexible scheduling where possible. If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Radlett

    About The Bull Pen The Bull Pen is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on seasonal cooking, quality ingredients, and a relaxed dining experience. Under new kitchen leadership, we’re rebuilding the brigade and creating a supportive, ambitious environment where chefs can grow. The Role As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for running your section during service, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys cooking from scratch and working as part of a close-knit team. Key responsibilities • Running your section efficiently during service, • Preparing and cooking dishes to spec and standards, • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, • Assisting with prep, stock control, and minimising waste, • Supporting junior chefs and working collaboratively across sections, • Contributing ideas to menu development when appropriate What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi ready to step up, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Calm, reliable approach during service, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn What we offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • Daytime-focused service (with occasional events), • Supportive leadership and a positive kitchen culture, • Opportunities for progression and development, • Tronc/tips scheme

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