Commis Chef

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team at The Kings Head in Chipping Ongar. This role offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and numerous benefits including training programs and discounts. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a commitment to high-quality food preparation.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Up to 50% off meals taken off duty

33% off hotel accommodation

Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Salary Extras Portal

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Invitation to annual company festival

Chef recruitment incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar kitchen environment.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards in food preparation.
• Work collaboratively within a kitchen team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team spirit

Passion for food

Job description

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We are looking for a Commis Chef to join us at The Kings Head in Chipping Ongar.

What’s in it for you?

• £11.75* per hour plus your share of cash and card tips
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Award-winning training program with a clear progression pathway
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest, our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The Kings Head:

Located on Chipping Ongar High Street, the King’s Head is a listed coaching inn featuring a traditional lounge, function room, large restaurant, and a modern, theatre-style kitchen with a Josper Grill and a wood-fire pizza oven.

The Kings Head offers a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with weekly specials crafted from sustainable, quality ingredients. Our meat and poultry come from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group:

Recognized as a leading employer, we are proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We believe our success depends on our people, and we aim to recruit passionate individuals dedicated to delivering excellent service and using the best ingredients.

We invest in our employees through:

• An award-winning online training academy providing education on demand
• Close collaboration with suppliers for hands-on experience and craft visits
• Access to apprenticeships and development programmes for career growth

Our people are central to our success, and we show appreciation with competitive pay and benefits. We ask only that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group's core values.

About You:

• You are passionate about food, uphold high standards, and have a great team spirit
• You are a multi-tasker with keen attention to detail
• You have experience working in a similar kitchen environment
• You are prepared to work in a fast-paced setting