Prep Chef

Comptoir Gourmand; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run bakery in Greater London is seeking a full-time Prep Chef to support kitchen operations. The role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and following hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should be reliable, organised, and able to work in a team. Offering an hourly rate starting at £12.25, with benefits including paid breaks and free staff food.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Free coffees

Staff food

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen prep experience.
• Ability to stand and work in a busy production space.
• Must follow hygiene and safety rules in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise ingredients for daily production.
• Store prepared items correctly and keep spaces tidy.
• Rotate stock and check expiry dates.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to follow prep instructions

Comfortable working in a team

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Job description

Role

As a bakery Prep Chef, you will help the kitchen run smoothly by preparing ingredients and keeping everything organised, clean, and ready for production. This is a hands‑on preparation role, supporting both the pastry and savoury chefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise ingredients for the day (cutting, weighing, portioning, labelling).
• Store prepared items correctly and keep fridges and shelves tidy.
• Rotate stock, check expiry dates, and follow the kitchen’s storage system.
• Support the chefs by making sure everything is ready when needed.
• Help with ingredient orders once a week if asked.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and follow food hygiene standards.
• Report if anything is missing or running low in the fridges or storage.
• Follow the preparation lists and instructions given by the chefs.

What we’re looking for

• Someone reliable and steady in their work.
• Able to follow simple prep instructions.
• Comfortable working alongside the kitchen team.
• Organised and able to keep things clean and structured.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn the daily routine.
• Punctual and consistent.

Requirements

• Basic kitchen prep experience.
• Able to stand and work in a busy production space.
• Must follow hygiene and safety rules in the kitchen.

Interviews shall be a 3‑step process, first stage with HR, then with the Head Chef and reference checking, followed by a trial shift.

Thank you.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full‑time

Schedule

Including weekends

Salary

from £12.25 hourly

Benefits

Paid Breaks, free coffees and staff food

Starting time

Immediate start!

About Comptoir Gourmand

Comptoir Gourmand is a small, family run company based in Bermondsey. Our talented chefs & bakers hand‑make all our products every day from our kitchen on Maltby Street, ensuring the highest quality and freshness.