Prep Chef

The Salad Project - Canary Wharf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of paid time off

Refer a Friend bonus

Free lunch or dinner after 6 hours

Epic team socials

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Salad Project Canary Wharf is seeking a Prep Chef for Saturdays and Sundays, 8am–12pm, to support the kitchen teams with fresh produce prep and general cleanliness.

You will wash produce, keep cookware and serving equipment clean, and complete short deep-cleaning tasks to ensure a ready-to-service kitchen. The role emphasizes reliability and steady, efficient work from 8am to noon.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a kitchen or cleaning role.
• Familiarity with hygiene best practices.

Responsibilities

• Wash and prepare fresh produce.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness by washing cookware and utensils.
• Perform short deep-cleaning tasks to keep the kitchen spotless.
• Support the kitchen team by ensuring clean, dry equipment is available.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cleaning experience

Hygiene best practices

Job description

Prep Chef | Saturday and Sunday 8am -12pm

We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food with a fresh outlook on how we live, feel, and eat. Since our founders, Florian and James, opened our first store in the summer of 2021, we’ve grown into a seven-store operation, expanding across London.

At The Salad Project, we value our team as much as the quality of our food. We’re looking for dedicated BOH Team Members to join our evening and overnight shifts.

Role | Prep Chef

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash and prepare fresh produce, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen by washing cookware, utensils, and serving equipment.
• Complete short deep-cleaning tasks to keep the kitchen spotless and ready for service.
• Support the kitchen team by ensuring clean, dry equipment is always available.

Expectations | Efficiency, Reliability, Strong Work Ethic

• Turn up on time for evening/overnight shifts and work diligently.
• Maintain focus and accuracy when handling food preparation tasks.
• Be adaptable to assist with various duties as needed.

Experience Requirements

• Some experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is a plus.
• Familiarity in hygiene best practices

Compensation | £12.75 per hour

• 28 days of paid time off
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus - bring your mates on board and get rewarded for it!
• Free lunch or dinner from The Salad Project when you work over 6 hours
• Epic team socials - from store birthday bashes to name days and company-wide events, we love a good celebration!
• Exciting career growth opportunities - we’re expanding, and we love to promote from within! Your next big step could be just around the corner