Lead cook Work, Jobs in Hockley, Ess (with Salaries)

Chef
The New Times —Colchester
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
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Cook
KFC —Rochford
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Hallmark Care Homes —Billericay
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Cook
Haven —Rochester
- £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
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Chef Manager
Impact Food Group —Dartford
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
TWP1 LTD —Hatfield Peverel
- £14.50 - £16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Manager
The Brenchley —Maidstone
- £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee discount
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Assistant Nursery Cook / Chef
Storal —Gravesend
- Up to £12.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Chef
Weald Hall Residential Home —Epping
- £13.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Cook Manager
Stir Food Ltd. —Grays
- Up to £18 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- In-person
- Leadership
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12d
Kitchen Team Leader
Greene King Pubs —Chelmsford
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Development Chef
Cook Trading Limited —Sittingbourne
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- School
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Junior Development Chef
Cook Trading Limited —Sittingbourne
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Chef
Rc catering —London
- From £250 a day
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Head Cook
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust —Gillingham
- £17.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Free parking
Nursery Cook
Spring Nurseries —Bexley
- £27,135.22 a year
- Organisational skills
- Kitchen experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Chef
Angelina's Snodland —Snodland
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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Manager
Queenies —Chelmsford
- £28,500 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Chef de Partie - Live In
HandPickedHotels —Longfield
- From £15.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Cook
Royal Naval Benevolent Trust —Gillingham
- £17.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Chef

The New Times -
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time
£28,000 - £31,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Qualifications

Level 2 in Professional Cookery
Cooking
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Food Hygiene Certificate
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Food safety

Full job description

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will help run daily operations, maintain our high standards for food quality, consistency and safety, and support us in delivering our popular menu of prime steaks, fresh seafood, homemade salads and classic British dishes. You will step up to lead the team when the Head Chef is away, and help develop new dishes and seasonal specials for our guests.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

- Prepare, cook and present food to our exact recipes and high standards — including our signature 8oz sirloin/ribeye steaks, grilled chicken, seafood cocktails and Mediterranean-style dishes
- Oversee all sections of the kitchen (grill, prep, starters, mains) to ensure smooth service and no delays
- Manage food portioning and presentation to keep every plate consistent
- Take full charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, leading the team and making operational decisions

Quality & Menu Development

- Ensure all ingredients are fresh, high-quality and used correctly
- Help test, create and refine new dishes, specials and seasonal menu updates
- Train junior chefs and kitchen staff on recipes, techniques and our standards

Health, Safety & Compliance

- Follow all food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines and our 5-star food hygiene standards
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment at all times
- Check temperatures, stock rotation and labelling daily

Stock & Cost Control

- Help manage stock levels, place orders and reduce waste to keep food costs within budget
- Monitor expiry dates and rotate stock correctly

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef in a busy pub, bistro, steakhouse or similar venue
- Experience cooking steaks, grilled meats, fresh seafood and fresh salads is highly desirable
- Knowledge of food safety (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene certificate)
- Able to work calmly under pressure during busy service
- Strong team leader, reliable and passionate about great food
- Flexible with shifts, including weekends and evenings
- Relevant catering qualification (Level 2/3 Professional Cookery) is preferred but not essential for the right candidate

-Carvery experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided

Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

Chef : 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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