Commis Chef

Heartwood Collection; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage + TRONC

Referral Bonus £1,500

Food discounts at Heartwood Inns

Job summary

The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – opening late 2026, is recruiting Commis Chefs to join the opening kitchen team at this major refurbishment project.

You’ll work from day one with fresh ingredients, a strong kitchen team and an experienced Head Chef to deliver great food in a busy, high‑quality environment. Heartwood Collection invites passionate candidates to apply now.

Qualifications

• Join opening kitchen team as a Commis Chef.
• Work with fresh ingredients in a high quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the opening kitchen team at The Meadow Lark as a Commis Chef.
• Work with a strong kitchen team and Head Chef to deliver great food.

Job description

Basic Rate up to £12.71 per hour PLUS TRONC

The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – Opening Late 2026

Commis Chefs to join the opening kitchen team at The Meadow Lark, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.

You’ll be joining from day one, working with fresh ingredients, a strong kitchen team and an experienced Head Chef to deliver great food in a busy, high-quality environment.

If you’re passionate about fresh food and want to be part of a brand-new opening with Heartwood Collection, we’d love to hear from you.

Recruitment Open Days

The Clay Farm Centre

Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN

Wednesday 28th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 29th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

About The Meadow Lark

Located in Trumpington, just south of Cambridge, The Meadow Lark will feature:

• An 84-cover bar
• An 84-cover restaurant
• An 80-cover terrace and landscaped garden

What we offer:

Pay is based on National Living Wage + TRONC*

Bespoke training and development through our

programme

Access to the

Employee Assistance Program

with Hospitality Action

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends

A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition

Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via

Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special

You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service

Have an interest in great quality food and high standards

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024

Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024

Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

*The hourly rate includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship