Commis Chef

Thwaites; Burnsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (negotiable)

Wages access up to 40% weekly

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive work environment

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team in the United Kingdom. This entry-level role offers you the chance to work with fresh ingredients, follow recipes, and develop your cooking skills under a Head Chef. You will be part of a high-performing brigade with opportunities for progression.

We provide training academies, nationwide recognised qualifications, and a range of benefits to support your career in hospitality and cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial.
• Willingness to follow recipes while showing flair in cookery.
• Training academies with nationally recognised qualifications are available to support career progression.

Responsibilities

• Control the order and storage of food supplies.
• Prepare and present food for service as part of the kitchen team.
• Adhere to food safety standards at all times.
• Assist the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Continue developing new skills and take part in ongoing training.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Job description

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Your day to day as a Commis Chef;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time