Commis Chef

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Glasgow is looking for a Chef to prepare and serve high-quality food across various cuisines. The role involves maintaining food standards, complying with safety regulations, and assisting with menu planning. Candidates must have Food Safety Level 2 certification, excellent communication skills, and chef experience in a relevant environment. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.45 per hour, with flexible shifts that may include weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Chef experience in a food production or food service environment.
• Experience of planning menus and ordering food in a large-scale environment.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation.
• Assist in managing the control of food items ensuring compliance.
• Ensure food safety compliance is the highest priority.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and customer service skills

Team player who is committed and enthusiastic

Education

A1 Food Safety Level 2

City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or HNC/HND

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service food to a high standard across a range of cuisines and styles of cooking. To support the Chef Manager and Head chef with the delivery of a market leading customer experience. All of this is underpinned by a passion for food quality and presentation. You will be working across all areas of the university kitchens as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation of food and incorporate new ideas or technology as it becomes available.

2. Be progressive and forward thinking, have up-to-date knowledge, awareness and interest in current and future food and industry trends, be at the cusp of creative food innovation,

3. Assist managing the control of food items ensuring compliance with company policies is always achieved. This will include supporting with monthly unit stocktakes.

4. Demonstrate competence and compliance with all the processes and operating procedures required within their day-to-day job.

5. Ensure food standards and costs are consistently achieved and maintained, ensuring all recipes are followed.

6. Ensure food safety compliance is the highest priority by meeting all legislative and policy requirements.

7. Build and maintain an expert knowledge of food preparation and presentation whilst maintaining a flexible skill set ensuring ability to support other catering outlets.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Food Safety Level 2.

A2 City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or HNC/HND equivalent.

A3 Allergen awareness including Natasha’s Law & Nutritional compliance.

A4 Good working knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety Awareness.

Skills

Essential:

C1 An ability to demonstrate the competencies to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role elsewhere.

C2 Excellent time management skills.

C3 Ability to work well under pressure.

C4 Basic computer skills and experience.

C5 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

C6 Adaptable and flexible approach to work.

C7 Strong organisational and customer service skills.

C8 Team player who is committed and enthusiastic.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Chef experience in a food production or food service environment, or similar experience in a customer facing environment.

E2 Experience of planning menus and ordering food in a large-scale environment, and of at times working unsupervised.

E3 Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

Terms & Conditions

For a well-known Glasgow brand.

Salary will be £13.45 per hour.

This post is open ended (permanent) and is full time with a working pattern of 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility may be required by mutual agreement and there may be some weekend and public holiday working.

Closing date: 4 January 2026

UoG Commercial Ltd

is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the University of