Title: Chef for Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant Location: Clapham High Street Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time Salary Range: up to £35,000 Reports To: Head chef/Sous chef Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and passionate **Chef ** to join our Asian fusion kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., wok station, cold section, grill, or momo) while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and efficiency. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and line cooks to ensure smooth service and consistency in our innovative Asian fusion dishes. Key Responsibilities: - Station Management: Oversee and execute all dishes from your assigned section with precision, speed, and attention to detail. - Food Preparation: Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards. - Quality Control: Ensure every dish leaving your station meets taste, texture, and presentation expectations. - Team Collaboration: Assist other kitchen sections when needed and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff. - Inventory & Waste Control: Monitor stock levels for your station, report shortages, and minimize food waste. - Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines. - Training Support: Guide and mentor junior cooks and commis chefs in your section. - Qualifications & Skills: - Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in Asian or fusion cuisine. - Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in your assigned station (e.g., wok cooking, grilling, or dumpling / momo making). - Team Player: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Attention to Detail: Keen eye for presentation and consistency in food quality. - Adaptability: Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to menu development. - Food Safety: Knowledge of proper food handling (ServSafe or equivalent certification is a plus). - Flexibility: Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Preferred Qualifications: - Culinary school training or apprenticeship in Asian cuisine. - Experience in a high-volume or upscale restaurant. - Familiarity with both traditional and modern Asian cooking methods. **Benefits (if applicable) - Competitive pay and NEST pension scheme - Staff meals - Opportunities for advancement How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter
About The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This is a key role that leads the development of our educational hub making use of our unique setting and offerings of animal husbandry, gardening and therapeutic activities to support the learning experience and personal and social development of children and young people and community groups particularly for those experiencing educational disadvantages. Main Purpose of the Job: To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, volunteers and our wider community. To engage with the local community by providing outdoor learning opportunities and promote environmental awareness. To increase the outreach of our educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners. Person Specification Essential: · Proven experience as an educator (minimum of 2 years) · Experience of working with the 8-18+ year age groups. · Understanding of diversity and the varied needs of children/young people and families. · Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating educational programmes for children and/or young people. · Experience of leading workshops or informal education sessions in outdoor, farm, or community settings. · Experience of managing or supervising staff, freelance workers or volunteers. · Experience of developing partnerships with schools and community organisations. · Experience with programme evaluation and using data to demonstrate impact. · Experience of managing bookings, administration and logistics for public programmes. · The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations, workshops and public-facing activities. · Interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages. · Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures. · Excellent organisational and time management skills. · The ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense. · Computer literate – with the ability to use basic software such as Word, Excel, Email etc. Desirable: · Teaching Qualification · Forest School Leader Certification · First Aid certification · An enthusiasm for environmental conservation and sustainable development. · Full Drivers Licence