Commis Chef

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable cultural heritage organization in Glasgow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work alongside the kitchen team. The role involves supporting basic food preparation, maintaining high hygiene standards, and assisting with deliveries. Essential qualifications include a Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience, along with basic culinary skills and the ability to follow instructions. This position offers the opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience.
• Basic culinary skills and knowledge of ingredients.
• Ability to follow instructions and spec sheets.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily kitchen activities alongside the kitchen team.
• Prepare ingredients for a Chef De Partie or Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Basic culinary skills

Knife skills

Education

Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Organisation

The National Trust for Scotland

Location: Mackintosh at the Willow, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX

Job Purpose

Working alongside the kitchen team to complete daily kitchen activities, including measuring and preparing ingredients for the Chef de Partie or Head Chef. To support the kitchen team with basic food preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and dealing with deliveries and stock rotation. To maintain standards of food hygiene and ensuring that the section is clean and tidy and appropriately set up for service.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Ability to prioritise and manage own time.
• Basic food prep and ability to follow instructions.
• Compliance with H&S legislation.
• Completion of all relevant issued training.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Preparing the ingredients for a Chef De Partie or Head Chef.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation.
• Section working; ensuring that the section is clean and tidy and appropriately set up for service.
• Ability to follow instructions and spec sheets.
• Adhering to all allergen control practices.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Food Qualification or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Basic culinary skills, such as knife skills, and knowledge of different ingredients, cooking equipment and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to follow spec sheets.
• Basic food preparation and ability to follow instructions.

Desirable

• 1 year’s experience in a restaurant or food outlet preferred.

Application Deadline: Saturday 28/02/2026