This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen known for authentic smoked BBQ and Caribbean flavours. You’ll work alongside experienced chefs, learning everything from prepping ingredients and cooking meats low and slow, to plating dishes and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in classic cooking techniques, food safety, and menu development while contributing to our vibrant, customer-focused environment.
If you love food, are eager to learn, and want to kickstart a career in the culinary industry, we want to hear from you!
General duties will include
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit marginsTraining:All of your training will be completed within the workplace, You will be working towards the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship.
You will have the opportunity to work towards your Functional Skills in maths and English if you do not have the GCSEs or equivalent Training Outcome:Completing your Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship at Street Kings Smoke Shack opens the door to a rewarding career in the culinary industry. With hands-on training and experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to progress in your role.
Following your apprenticeship, there is potential to grow within the business, taking on more responsibility and moving into roles such as Chef de Partie, where you’d lead a specific section of the kitchen. With time, dedication, and continued learning, you could progress further to become a Sous Chef and eventually a Head Chef.
You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as BBQ and smoked meats, gaining a niche skillset that’s highly valued in the hospitality industry. Many chefs go on to work in top restaurants, run their own food businesses, or explore roles in catering and events.
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation, giving you both the practical skills and industry knowledge to build a long-term career in food.Employer Description:Street Kings Smoke Shack, located at 49 Oxford Street in Whitstable, Kent, is a family-run restaurant specialising in authentic American barbecue. They pride themselves on using carefully sourced meats, such as succulent Angus brisket and premium pork, which are slow-cooked over a blend of aromatic woods like hickory and oak to achieve rich, smoky flavours. The cosy 16-seat eatery offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere complemented by rhythm and blues music. Signature dishes include “The King,” a platter designed for two that features a variety of barbecue offerings; for every “King” platter served, the restaurant donates a meal to a homeless person. In addition to their barbecue menu, they offer Caribbean classics on Sundays, such as chicken and pork, beef stew, and curry chicken with rice and peas. Committed to inclusivity, they provide gluten-free options and strive to connect people through great food infused with love and passion.Working Hours :You’ll be required to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as part of a typical hospitality rota.
Shift patterns included evenings and weekend over 5 days per week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Passion for Food....Read more...
About the Role:We’re looking for a reliable and passionate CDP to join the kitchen team at a high-end café, focusing on breakfast and lunch service. This is a premium environment located within one of London’s iconic landmarks, serving an audience that expects excellent attention to detail and top-quality food.You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, high-standard dishes, including granola pots, poached eggs, freshly baked cookies, artisan pies, hot pots, and daily specials. The menu changes weekly, and the team also prepares three different sandwiches and a vibrant salad bar in-house.The café operates at a steady pace but sees an increase in volume during events, requiring efficiency and consistency. The Head Chef and Sous Chef focus on event and conference catering, while you’ll take ownership of the café operation. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive and structured environment, with room to grow within the business.What They Offer:
£30,000 - £36,000 salary, based on experienceOvertime opportunitiesPremium, high-profile environment with a focus on quality and consistencyMonday to Friday role, 7am - 3pmA structured and supportive kitchen teamOpportunities for career progression in a well-established venue
What We Are Looking For:
A dedicated and reliable CDP with experience in café or high-end food operationsAttention to detail and the ability to deliver consistent quality in a fast-paced settingAbility to follow recipes strictly, ensuring consistency and high standardsPunctuality and reliability – this is a key role in a structured teamA team player who can work flexibly, especially when the operation expands during eventsSomeone who thrives under pressure and understands the importance of presentation and precision
If you are excited about this opportunity and feel you have the right experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to giulia@cor-elevate.comReferral Bonus:Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn up to £500 through our referral scheme for every successful candidate introduced!....Read more...
Premium | Culinary | InspiringAbout the Role:We’re looking for a reliable and passionate CDP to join the kitchen team at a high-end café, focusing on breakfast and lunch service. This is a premium environment located within one of London’s iconic landmarks, serving an audience that expects excellent attention to detail and top-quality food.You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, high-standard dishes, including granola pots, poached eggs, freshly baked cookies, artisan pies, hot pots, and daily specials. The menu changes weekly, and the team also prepares three different sandwiches and a vibrant salad bar in-house.The café operates at a steady pace but sees an increase in volume during events, requiring efficiency and consistency. The Head Chef and Sous Chef focus on event and conference catering, while you’ll take ownership of the café operation. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive and structured environment, with room to grow within the business.What They Offer:
£30,000 - £33,000 salary, based on experienceLots of Paid Overtime opportunitiesPremium, high-profile environment with a focus on quality and consistencyMonday to Friday role, 7am - 3pmA structured and supportive kitchen teamOpportunities for career progression in a well-established venue
What We Are Looking For:
A dedicated and reliable CDP with experience in contract catering or high-end food operationsAttention to detail and the ability to deliver consistent quality in a fast-paced settingAbility to follow recipes strictly, ensuring consistency and high standardsPunctuality and reliability – this is a key role in a structured teamA team player who can work flexibly, especially when the operation expands during eventsSomeone who thrives under pressure and understands the importance of presentation and precision
If you are excited about this opportunity and feel you have the right experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to giulia@cor-elevate.comReferral Bonus:Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn up to £500 through our referral scheme for every successful candidate introduced!....Read more...
A fantastic community pub – this has a really great regular trade. This site is a newly developed, popular pub offering a great salary of £50,000My client has a great role in the Peckham, this is a newly development pubs, it should be hitting £25,000 - £35,000, post opening, 100% fresh food, (ALL ABOUT THE FOOD THIS BUSINES, FRESH FOOD) table service, looking for a leader to move this business and tap into the all the local businesses – this business is going to be more wet led BUT it’s all about the food, you can play about with the food, with the Head Chef, this is key to the business doing well, 60/40 wet led businessThe General Manager Role:As General Manager you will remain focused on delivering fantastic customer service & consistent, quality food & drink. My clients General Managers must remain visible at all times – repeat business is an important revenue stream so developing relationship is key. All marketing & localized PR is done in-house so a General Manager who is keen to be involved with the community is a must.The General Manager Person:This General Manager will need to demonstrate proven skills to grow a business, someone that is really people focused. Big personalities & approachable characters do well in these surroundings so a love for the trade & a passion for good food and drink are essential. Financial accountability, staff development & coaching plus demonstrated marketing initiatives are all essentials.If you think you would be the right for this fantastic role than please send your CV to Stuart Hills or call on 0207 790 2666 to arrange a chat ....Read more...
Servery Assistant – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZBHourly rate: £12.21 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancementHours: up to 15 hours per weekShifts: 4.00pm to 7.00pm, 5 or 4 shifts over 7 days (flexibility required to work weekends)Job type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Servery Assistant to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekendsEqual pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Taking meal orders from residents and supporting them in making their choices where needed (especially for residents living with dementia or other cognitive challenges)Setting tables to create an exceptional dining experienceServing meals, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and at the correct temperatureEncouraging residents to eat their meals and or offering alternative choicesDistribute to and collect crockery from the residentsAssist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipmentMaintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulationsEnsuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followedCarry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head ChefWork closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences
About you:
The right to live and work in the UK Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHCA....Read more...
