Chef
| Posting date: | 15 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,900 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Compatriot Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TC022026 |
Summary
Are you passionate about Nigerian cuisine and love hitting the open road? Our vibrant Nigerian restaurant is seeking a dedicated and reliable Chef to join our team! In this role, you'll be the face of our brand, delivering mouth-watering flavours and authentic dishes to our customers at various locations. As part of diversification and growth, Mokad Foods has now added inter-continental, Asian and Nigerian Fusion ready for distribution to bulk customers and retail outlets.
Responsibilities:
• Handle day-to-day operations of food preparations.
• Post shift organising, cleaning inside and out, counting inventory.
• Run the line.
• Fulfill customer orders and handle cash and cards transactions.
• Ability to work under pressure during fast-paced events while maintaining the highest food/product quality.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvements as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef.
Skills
• Culinary expertise and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Creativity in developing unique and appealing prepack menus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Adaptability to changing customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Strong problem-solving skills in managing line operations.
• Coordinate proper workflow between various locations during the delivery service.
• Monitor food portioning, quality, and safety before during and after delivery service.
• Assemble food products quickly, cleanly and to hygiene standards.
• Assemble and load all food and supplies for food delivery functions for the scheduled location(s).
• Ensure stocking of store with condiments, serving utensils, and napkins; refill condiment containers, utensils, and napkins as needed.
• Utilise approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
• Attend to customers and retail outlets in an efficient and friendly manner and invite them back.
• Resolve customer concerns and represent company in a courteous and friendly manner in all customer interactions.
Other Requirements
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate as the minimum.
• Fluency in Punjabi and Urdu languages.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least two (2) years in a food service environment – preferred.
• UK Residency or Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
• Handle day-to-day operations of food preparations.
• Post shift organising, cleaning inside and out, counting inventory.
• Run the line.
• Fulfill customer orders and handle cash and cards transactions.
• Ability to work under pressure during fast-paced events while maintaining the highest food/product quality.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvements as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef.
Skills
• Culinary expertise and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Creativity in developing unique and appealing prepack menus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Adaptability to changing customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Strong problem-solving skills in managing line operations.
• Coordinate proper workflow between various locations during the delivery service.
• Monitor food portioning, quality, and safety before during and after delivery service.
• Assemble food products quickly, cleanly and to hygiene standards.
• Assemble and load all food and supplies for food delivery functions for the scheduled location(s).
• Ensure stocking of store with condiments, serving utensils, and napkins; refill condiment containers, utensils, and napkins as needed.
• Utilise approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
• Attend to customers and retail outlets in an efficient and friendly manner and invite them back.
• Resolve customer concerns and represent company in a courteous and friendly manner in all customer interactions.
Other Requirements
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate as the minimum.
• Fluency in Punjabi and Urdu languages.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least two (2) years in a food service environment – preferred.
• UK Residency or Right to Work in the United Kingdom.