Aspiring Commis Chef – Rosette Kitchen, Local Sourcing

Chefs for Chefs Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Part of a close and committed team

Exciting future plans

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs Ltd in Kendal is seeking a hardworking Commis Chef for an award‑winning 2AA rosette country pub with rooms. You will work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop skills and contribute to high‑level British cuisine using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

This role offers mentoring, a busy service with around 40 covers, and a supportive team. Candidates should have a passion for cooking, a stable work history, and a drive to progress in a quality kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must want to succeed as a chef.
• Be eager and have a passion for the kitchen.
• Proven Commis chef or in a high-quality restaurant.
• Stable working history.
• Be comfortable handling covers in the restaurant i.e. 40 covers per service.
• Thrive in a busy environment.
• Be self-motivated.
• Fantastic time management.
• Be able to work a service on a section in the kitchen.
• Hold yourself to a high professional level.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head chef & Sous chef to further develop your skills as a chef.
• Work a section of the kitchen to train and learn new skills and methods.
• Ensure the consistency of all produce is in line with the chef’s specification and standards.
• Manage your time efficiently completing all of the tasks given to you by the senior team.
• Prepare and cook menu items, using the best seasonal ingredients available
• Take responsibility of health and hygiene of your section and the kitchen
• Ensure guest satisfaction at all times

Skills

Commis chef

Kitchen teamwork

Time management

Self-motivated

Professionalism

40 covers per service

Job description

Chefs for Chefs Ltd in Kendal is seeking a hardworking Commis Chef for an award‑winning 2AA rosette country pub with rooms. You will work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop skills and contribute to high‑level British cuisine using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

This role offers mentoring, a busy service with around 40 covers, and a supportive team. Candidates should have a passion for cooking, a stable work history, and a drive to progress in a quality kitchen.