We are looking for a Chef to join our busy catering department in Romford. The main focus of the role is to provide a hot meal service for all users of our restaurant, whilst ensuring that all food safety practices and policies are followed. The right candidate will be passionate about food, up-to-date with culinary trends and adept at developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more customers. Duties will include hygiene and cleanliness standards as well ensuring excellent customer service.
*Contract Type: Permanent
*Working Pattern: Full-time Mon- Sun & Bank Holidays.
*Closing Date: 31/03/2026
*Location: Romford
*Department: Catering
*Job Title: Chef
*Salary: £25,213.50 per annum plus competitive benefits
Experience
At least a minimum of 2 years in a professional kitchen and Experience of large volume catering Chef qualification (or equivalent), Food hygiene certificate and Allergens training.
ABOUT US
Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us.


As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.


Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.