Central Production Unit Chef
Join the JENKI Team!
Are you buzzed about sharing a positive energy that fuels people every day? – we are hiring an exciting role that will help shape JENKI’s future!
About JENKI:
We are on a mission to make the UK a matcha-drinking nation. We started JENKI to fuel the city with a clearer, calmer energy. One that’ll keep you going all day long, without the jitters or the crashes that come with the black stuff. With two bars in Central London, Spitalfields and Selfridges, we have a third opening in May and are primed for rapid expansion this year across the capital. We’ve organically grown our e-commerce community and trade accounts to date but are now poised to drive our energy into expanding these channels. Whilst we’re currently within the UK market our ambitions are international growth. With a 90% return customer rate in our bars, the opportunities to grow a loyal customer base online and within wholesale are endless.
What we're looking for:
We are looking for a full-time Central Production Unit Chef to join our growing kitchen team in Herne Hill. You will be responsible for preparing, and distributing all JENKI menu items required across multiple locations in London, with a focus on matcha bakes, healthy snacks, and syrups. You’ll be working with natural ingredients, developing innovative flavours, and creating recipes for customers to enjoy at our matcha bars and beyond.We are seeking an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage their time productively and efficiently. We are a friendly and inclusive business, priding ourselves on maintaining a supportive and welcoming work environment. As we continue to grow and expand, there are ample opportunities for professional development within the company. The typical schedule is Monday – Friday, with no weekend or evening shifts, but not limited to.
If you’re a passionate chef with an interest in recreating recipes from scratch, a taste for matcha, and a flair for trying new recipes and flavour combinations, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Kitchen Operations Manager and Kitchen Assistant Manager
- Assisting the kitchen team with menu consistency, seasonal launches, and product innovation
- Ensure smooth production and timely delivery of products to the bars
- Ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency is maintained
- Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, adhering to all safety and sanitation guidelines
- Being part of an exciting, fast-growing business in the hospitality industry
- Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm schedule
- Working within a supportive and friendly team environment
- A creative role that encourages new recipe ideas and concepts
- Unlimited supply of matcha
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Nest pension scheme
- Chef experience essential (at least 1 year or more in a similar environment)
- Experience in baking/pastry required
- Experience making syrups/drinks/cocktails would be beneficial but not essential
- Knowledge of techniques, ingredients, and equipment
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to creating high-quality products
- Great communication skills and thrives in a team environment
- Ability to work with nuts (including peanuts and cashews)
Pay: £26,000 per annum
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Monday to Friday
- Chef: 1 year (required)
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)
We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from everyone and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity applicants, members of the trans, non-binary and gender-questioning communities.
Interested in applying for this role? Please email bianca@jenki.co.uk.