prep chef

Individual Restaurants,; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

50% off food & drink

Maternity/Paternity

Access to wages via Stream

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Pension

Team meals

Discounts at Iceland Foods

Health Care Cash Plan

Fundraising & charity

Retailer discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Forbici at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent is hiring a part-time Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen organised and ready for service in a fast-paced environment. You will support the chefs with deliveries, stock movement and preparation, follow food safety and health & safety procedures, and help the team run a smooth service.

Join a people‑focused culture recognised by The Sunday Times and benefit from training, staff discounts, pension, and wellbeing support across our 30+ restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy setting.
• Willingness to follow food safety and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with deliveries, stock movement and preparation to ensure readiness for service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly during busy services.
• Maintain a professional and positive working environment.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Organisation

Shift flexibility

Job description

Love being part of a busy kitchen? Take pride in keeping things organised, moving, and ready for service? We're bringing Forbici to Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, and we're looking for a part‑time prep chef who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and plays a key role in delivering exceptional standards behind the scenes.

At Forbici, every great service starts with a great team. From our handcrafted dough to our bustling open kitchens, our Kitchen Porters are essential in keeping everything running smoothly, supporting the chefs and maintaining the standards that make Forbici special.

Our people make Forbici, and we're proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025 & 2026, reflecting the culture we're building and the people who help bring it to life every day.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will

• Support chefs with deliveries, stock movement and preparation of food products to ensure that they are ready to deliver a smooth service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during busy services.
• Take pride in maintaining a professional and positive working environment.

When you join Individual Restaurants, you're not just joining one team. You're joining a collection of industry‑leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food. Explore roles across our collection of 30+ restaurants, including Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Riva.

Benefits

• Full in‑house training through our bespoke RISE platform
• 50% off your food and drink bill at any of our restaurants, anytime, for up to 8 people
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Access to up to 40% of earned wages and financial wellbeing tools via Stream
• Employee Assistance Programme via The Drinks Trust (24/7 support and counselling)
• Career development through our high performers programme
• Employer pension contribution
• Team meals on shift
• 15% off your grocery bill at Iceland Foods
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Opportunities to get involved in fundraising and charity events
• Discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers
• Refer a friend scheme, earn up to £500

This is your chance to be part of Forbici's exciting Bluewater opening, helping launch our newest restaurant and becoming part of a team that's raising the standard from day one.

Join the team. Bring your energy. Be part of something special.