Commis Chef

Boxcar Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the City of Westminster is looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef. In this role, you'll help prepare dishes, ensuring quality and presentation, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Ideal candidates have a passion for food, a positive attitude, and are eager to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy perks like dining discounts and early access to earned wages.

Benefits

Group dining discounts across our venues

Team incentives and trips

Staff meals & refreshments

Staff referral programme

Early access to earned wages via Wagestream

Qualifications

• Loves food and eager to grow in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Brings energy, focus, and a positive attitude to every shift.
• Understands or is willing to learn food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on with food prep, from chopping to plating.
• Make fresh sandwiches and vibrant salads.
• Keep your section clean, organized, and stocked.
• Support the Head Chef and fellow team members.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

We’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Chef to our team. If you’re passionate about food, eager to learn, and love being part of a busy, supportive kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

We believe in supporting and rewarding our team members. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Group dining discounts across our venues.
• Team incentives and trips to celebrate successes.
• Staff meals & refreshments to keep you energised.
• Staff referral programme—bring your friends on board!
• Early access to earned wages via Wagestream.

Every day is exciting as a Commis Chef. Here’s what you’ll do:

• Get hands-on with food prep—help prepare the dishes that make us shine, from chopping and cooking to plating.
• Take the lead on making fresh sandwiches and vibrant salads—balanced, beautiful, and made with care.
• Keep your section clean, organised, and fully stocked throughout service.
• Support the Head Chef and fellow team members to keep service running smoothly.
• Stick to cleaning schedules and maintain top-notch hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Learn the ins and outs of our menu, so you can help deliver every dish with pride.
• Treat our kitchen tools and equipment with respect—they work hard, just like we do!

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves food and is eager to grow in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Brings energy, focus, and a positive attitude to every shift.
• Has a keen eye for presentation, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Is a team player who communicates clearly and supports others.
• Understands or is willing to learn food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Join our amazing team!

Step into a fun and dynamic Commis Chef role where every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference in the kitchen.