https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-vesuvio-pizzeria--f5ae83b9-e7bd-4adf-805f-24bf3c4fdfba RSS feed for Chef at Vesuvio Pizzeria. en-gb Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:04 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-vesuvio-pizzeria--f5ae83b9-e7bd-4adf-805f-24bf3c4fdfba https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-vesuvio-pizzeria--f5ae83b9-e7bd-4adf-805f-24bf3c4fdfba Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Tilehurst | Salary: £14 - £20/hour depending on experience - Plus Tips | Type: Permanent | A chef''s duties in a restaurant blend culinary artistry with kitchen management. Key responsibilities include preparing and plating high-quality food, managing food inventory, and ensuring strict health and hygiene standards. A chef''s day-to-day role can be broken down into three-core pillars: 1. Culinary Execution & Development Food Preparation: Overseeing "mise en place" (prepping ingredients before cooking). Cooking & Plating: Preparing dishes to exacting culinary standards and ensuring consistent presentation. 2. Kitchen Operations & Logistics Inventory Control: Tracking stock levels, inspecting deliveries, and managing purchasing orders. Waste Management: Monitoring portion control and minimizing spoilage. Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring cooking equipment and work stations are clean, fully operational, and compliant with kitchen standards. 3. Health, Safety & Compliance Food Safety: Implementing strict food hygiene and safety protocols (such as HACCP). Sanitation: Ensuring the entire kitchen space, from prep areas to dishwashing zones, meets regulatory health codes. Permanent