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WE’RE HIRING: FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED INDIAN CHEF | JAGGI’S – ILFORD, LONDON

Jaggi’s is a busy pure vegetarian Indian restaurant based in Ilford, London, serving customers throughout breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are looking for an experienced FULL-TIME Indian Chef with at least 5+ years of professional kitchen experience to join our team.

This is a full-time position only. We are not looking for students or part-time applicants. Applicants must be available for full-time work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful chef will work across different sections of our kitchen and should be confident with:

• Tandoor – naan, roti, kulcha and other tandoori items
• Parathas & Indian Breakfast – stuffed parathas, chole bhature and other breakfast dishes
• Indian Curries – paneer dishes, dals, chole, vegetable curries, gravies and sauces
• Indian Snacks & Street Food – chaats and other fast-moving Indian snacks
• Indo-Chinese – noodles, fried rice, Manchurian, chilli paneer and related dishes
• South Indian Food – dosa, idli, vada, sambhar, chutneys and related dishes
• Preparing vegetables, sauces, gravies, batters, doughs, chutneys and other ingredients
• Following Jaggi’s recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
• Maintaining consistent taste, quality and presentation
• Managing your section efficiently during extremely busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Monitoring stock and informing the team when ingredients need replenishing
• Correctly storing, labelling and rotating food
• Minimising food waste and maintaining portion control
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Following food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures
• Keeping workstations, equipment, fridges and preparation areas clean and organised
• Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock organisation when required
• Supporting other kitchen sections during busy periods
• Working closely with chefs, kitchen assistants and front-of-house staff
• Carrying out all other normal day-to-day duties expected of a professional chef in a busy commercial kitchen

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years of professional Indian kitchen experience
• Strong knowledge of North Indian/Punjabi cuisine
• Strong experience with tandoor, parathas, curries and Indian snacks
• Indo-Chinese and/or South Indian cooking experience is highly desirable
• Able to work in an extremely busy, high-volume kitchen
• Able to remain calm, organised and focused under pressure
• Fast and efficient without compromising food quality
• Strong preparation and time-management skills
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Excellent team player
• Willing to support different sections of the kitchen
• Takes pride in cleanliness, consistency and presentation
• Able to follow recipes and instructions while also working independently

Employment

• FULL-TIME position only
• Full-time applicants only – no students
• Flexible working hours/shifts across the week
• 26 days annual holiday
• Busy and established restaurant environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple sections of an Indian kitchen
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

Location: Jaggi’s, Ilford, London
Restaurant: Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant
Position: Full-Time Indian Chef
Experience: Minimum 3+ Years
Employment: Full-Time Only – No Students / Part-Time Applicants

If you are an experienced Indian chef who can handle pressure, work as part of a strong team and consistently deliver high-quality food in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and details of your previous chef experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Indian cuisine preparation within a professional kitchen or restaurant setting
• Supervising experience in a culinary environment, demonstrating leadership capabilities
• Strong knowledge of food safety protocols and sanitation practices
• Extensive kitchen experience with a focus on food production, cooking techniques, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality setting
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide kitchen staff
• Familiarity with restaurant operations, including serving procedures and customer service standards

Join us if you're eager to bring your culinary passion for Indian cuisine to life in an energetic environment where your skills will be valued! We are committed to supporting your growth as a chef while delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person