Commis Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stays discount across all hotels

50% off Food & Beverage dining

Free meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing resources

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Growth opportunities within Exclusive

Job summary

Ansty Hall, part of the Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Commis Chef to join a professional kitchen team. You will assist senior chefs, follow recipes, and contribute to menu production while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

The role offers opportunities for learning and growth within the brigade, access to wellbeing resources, and exclusive staff perks available across the collection.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Basic kitchen and knife skills with willingness to learn.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a busy kitchen environment.
• Enthusiasm to grow and develop within the brigade.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with daily food preparation and service.
• Follow recipe specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
• Support preparation and menu production across different kitchen sections.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Monitor ingredient quality and support stock rotation
• Work flexibly across sections to develop core culinary skills.
• Support service by ensuring timely preparation of dishes.

Skills

Basic kitchen skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene understanding

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Job description

Ansty Hall, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is a country house full of charm, with picturesque grounds, versatile event spaces, and dining that celebrates local flavours. It is a place where heritage, elegance, and exceptional service come together to create memorable experiences for guests.

As a Commis Chef, you will join a supportive and professional kitchen team that values creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.

At Ansty Hall, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with daily food preparation and service.
• Follow recipe specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
• Support preparation and menu production across different kitchen sections.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Monitor ingredient quality and support stock rotation
• Work flexibly across sections to develop core culinary skills.
• Support service by ensuring timely preparation of dishes.

Person Specification

• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Basic kitchen and knife skills with willingness to learn.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a busy kitchen environment.
• Enthusiasm to grow and develop within the brigade.

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices.At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people who share our values can thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.