Catering chef

Pique Café; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and present high-quality dishes for various events. The role requires strong culinary skills and previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent training, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food presentation. A full-time position with a salary range of £30,000 – £34,000 annually is offered.

Benefits

Class pass membership

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and flavours.
• Experience with menu planning for large-scale events.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes for clients.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in food handling.
• Meet deadlines and maintain excellent presentation standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food presentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Pique is one of London’s leading caterers with a production kitchen in Earlsfield and a popular café in Battersea.. . Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food.. . **The role:**. - Day time, weekday role with occasional weekend day. - The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes tailored to the specific needs of our clients.. - We are looking for an all rounder who is confident in all areas of the kitchen, from baking to meat preparation. . - We expect the candidate to have strong presentation skills and to be able to follow product specs accurately . - Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.. - Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, flavours, and food presentation.. - Experience with menu planning and creating dishes for large-scale events.. - Excellent organisational skills to ensure smooth execution. . - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.. - Confidence with food safety regulations and best practices.. - Exceptional attention to detail and creativity.. - Strong communication skills. . **Health & Safety Compliance:** Ensure all food handling and preparation meets health and safety regulations, including allergen management and safe transportation of food. Level 2 or 3 food hygiene is mandatory.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Mon-Friday
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 yearly
Benefits: Class pass membership
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Pique Café:

Pique is a high end café, providing delicious, freshly prepared dishes. We focus on seasonality and have a lovely, friendly team and a gorgeous, light café & kitchen!