Commis Chef

Brunning & Price - The Combermere Arms; Burleydam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub chain in Burleydam is looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join their kitchen crew. This role offers the chance to learn and develop culinary skills in a dynamic environment. You will assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness while working closely with experienced chefs. Benefits include a competitive starting wage, free meals, discounts, and excellent support programs to foster your career growth. Apply now to kickstart your culinary journey!

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment preferred.
• Ability to work with fresh food and learn quickly.
• Drive to develop cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Work with the kitchen team to deliver quality dishes.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Passion for fresh food

Enthusiasm to learn

Experience as kitchen assistant or trainee chef

Job description

Job Description

Are you an aspiring culinary enthusiast with a hunger to learn and a passion for creating delectable dishes? Join our kitchen crew as a Commis Chef and kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment here at The Combermere Arms!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £12.21 per hour, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well – free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream – use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.
• Weekly pay – because everyone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24‑hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Hands on learning – we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work‑based Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships.
• Tailored Chef Workshops.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long‑term career with B&P.

About you…

You’ll need an abundance of passion for fresh food, and a genuine enthusiasm to learn. We’d love you to have previous experience of working as a kitchen assistant or catering assistant, a line cook, trainee chef or commis chef and have the drive and ambition to further develop your skills working with fresh food.

About Brunning and Price…

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Begin your culinary adventure with us – apply now and set the foundation for a rewarding career as a Commis Chef!