INAQ is a busy independent food business in Wembley and we're looking for a reliable, organised and experienced Prep Chef / Kitchen Lead to join our team. This is a daytime position The role combines morning food preparation with afternoon service, so you must be confident working both independently and as part of a fast-paced kitchen team.,
Afternoon service duties include:
- Taking customer orders
- Preparing food boxes
- Frying chicken, shrimp, wings and fries
- Plating and finishing orders
- Packing takeaway and delivery orders
- Maintaining speed and accuracy during busy periods
- Keeping the service area clean and organised
- Supporting the opening shift team during service
- On Mondays and Tuesdays, you may be responsible for opening the kitchen and running the afternoon service independently before handing over to the evening team. On Friday-Sunday, you will work alongside the opening shift team and support them during afternoon service once the main prep is complete.
Responsibilities
- Preparing chicken strips, shrimp and wings
- Cooking steak
- Preparing fresh sauces
- Boiling pasta and preparing pasta sauces
- Making mac & cheese sauce
- Preparing coleslaw and other house-made items
- Portioning and organising food for service
- Maintaining correct prep and stock levels
- Following INAQ recipes and portion-control standards
- Completing HACCP, temperature and food-safety checks
- Date labelling, stock rotation and safe food storage
- Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
- Waste and rubbish management
Requirements
- Fast and organised
- Reliable and punctual
- Confident working independently
- Comfortable working in a busy service environment
- Experienced in food preparation and service
- Able to multitask between prep, frying, orders and service
- Able to follow recipes and portion guides accurately
- Confident with HACCP, food safety and kitchen hygiene procedures
- Able to complete temperature and food-safety records correctly
- Capable of managing their own prep list without constant supervision
- We are looking for someone long-term who can take ownership of the kitchen, maintain INAQ's standards and become an important part of the team.
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PREP CHEF / KITCHEN LEAD - INAQ FOOD - London in City of London employer: Chef & Cook
Join our vibrant café in London, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. As a Key Holder & All-Round Café Pro, you'll enjoy flexible shifts, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.
