Commis Chef

Thwaites; Windermere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company in Windermere is seeking a Commis Chef to join its skilled kitchen team. In this role, you will learn under the guidance of a talented Head Chef while preparing and presenting high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates will have a flair for cooking, strong attention to detail, and a passion for food. The position offers career progression, a competitive salary, and various benefits, including health cash plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ability to access wages weekly

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial.
• A passion for food and the drive to develop are essential.
• Willingness to follow recipes while adding personal flair.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies.
• Preparation and presentation of food for service.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Assisting the kitchen team for smooth service.
• Continuous skill development.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Flair for cooking

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking abilities

Job description

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high‑performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well‑equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three‑course meal, we want to ensure they have a high‑quality experience and want to return.

Your day to day as a Commis Chef;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time