Assistant Chef

Pixie Dust Holdings Ltd; London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A family-run cafe is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef to join their new opening in London. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for high-quality food, expertise in a cafe environment, and the ability to run service independently. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive team focused on delivering nutritious meals and excellent coffee.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cafe environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation for service and bakery.
• Manage the kitchen when the Head Chef is off.
• Organize and store ingredients and supplies.

Skills

Food safety practices

Food preparation

Team communication

Job description

We are searching for an experienced, passionate, and down-to-earth Assistant Chef to join our team for a new opening. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE! The ideal candidate has previous experience in preparing high-quality food, has worked in a cafe environment, and can understand and follow instructions from the Head Chef and team. Experience in opening a new shop is a plus.

The Assistant Chef will be responsible for supporting the team by preparing meals, ensuring proper storage and maintenance of ingredients, ordering supplies, and running service independently.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with food preparation for service and bakery.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of food safety practices.
3. Organize and store ingredients and supplies.
4. Annotate food orders for preparation and presentation.
5. Apply basic knowledge of recipes, presentation, and service to maintain inventory levels.
6. Communicate with team members regarding orders, workflow, and issues.
7. Manage the kitchen alongside the team when the Head Chef is off.

This is a full-time or part-time position, and you must be able to work on weekends.

Requirements:

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: 3-4 days a week
• Salary: £14 – £16 hourly
• Starting: Immediate start

About Pixie Dust Holdings Ltd:

We are a family-run cafe offering healthy, nutritious meals and excellent coffee. We focus on high-quality, well-sourced ingredients.