Commis Chef

Darwin Escapes group; Bude; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Escapes group is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen. You will work closely with the kitchen team, assisting with basic food preparation, keeping work areas clean and organised, and helping ensure service runs smoothly.

This practical role suits someone who enjoys team work in a busy setting, with full training provided and ongoing opportunities to develop kitchen and hospitality skills.

Qualifications

• A positive and hardworking approach.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good awareness of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Willingness to learn and develop basic food preparation skills.
• Ability to safely carry out physical tasks including lifting, carrying and standing for periods of time.
• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment.
• Previous experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• A food hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen tasks
• Prepare ingredients and work areas ready for service
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen and food preparation areas
• Wash and clean utensils, equipment and kitchen items where required
• Support with deliveries, stock movement and storage
• Ensure food is stored and handled safely
• Assist with general kitchen duties during busy service periods
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and company procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Work collaboratively with chefs and the wider food and beverage team

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Cleanliness

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of our kitchen.

You’ll work closely with the wider kitchen team, assisting with basic food preparation, maintaining clean and organised work areas and helping ensure service runs efficiently. This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.

Role highlights

• Hands-on role within a busy kitchen environment

• Opportunity to support chefs with food preparation and service

• Full training provided

• Ongoing opportunities to develop your kitchen and hospitality skills

Key responsibilities

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen tasks

• Prepare ingredients and work areas ready for service

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen and food preparation areas

• Wash and clean utensils, equipment and kitchen items where required

• Support with deliveries, stock movement and storage

• Ensure food is stored and handled safely

• Assist with general kitchen duties during busy service periods

• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and company procedures

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

• Work collaboratively with chefs and the wider food and beverage team

What we’re looking for

Essential

• A positive and hardworking approach

• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Good awareness of cleanliness and hygiene

• Willingness to learn and develop basic food preparation skills

• Ability to safely carry out physical tasks including lifting, carrying and standing for periods of time

Desirable

• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment

• Previous experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures

• A food hygiene qualification