Commis Chef

BaxterStorey; Broughton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary service provider in Broughton, United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and cooking dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs while ensuring food safety and maintaining high quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for culinary arts, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. The company offers ample training and development opportunities in an inclusive environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef or a passion for culinary arts.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes following set recipes.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Title:

Location: Airbus Broughton, Chester

Salary: £25,000

Hours: 37.5

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why we invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work‑adesh balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate Commis Chef keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Commis Chef in Broughton, United Kingdom! We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented individual to assist in creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef and sous chef
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards throughout all food preparation processes
• Manage assigned station, overseeing production of food items and maintaining cleanliness
• Uphold high‑quality standards for all food handled, focusing on presentation and taste
• Collaborate effectively with team members and provide support to colleagues as needed
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Assist in inventory management and restocking of supplies
• Contribute to menu development and suggest improvements to existing dishes
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or demonstrated passion for culinary arts
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and adjusting recipes
• Willingness to learn and grow in a professional kitchen setting
• Positive attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality dishes and exceptional customer service