Commis Chef

Blue Jay (92130); Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic pub company as a Commis Chef and bring the menu to life! This role offers the chance to develop your culinary skills while working in a vibrant team. You'll gain valuable experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with opportunities for career advancement through our Chef Development Programme. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where your passion for food is celebrated, and take advantage of fantastic employee benefits, including discounts and flexible hours. If you love food and want to grow your career in hospitality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef role or as a kitchen porter is essential.
• Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with daily operations.
• Deliver great food to specification every time.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for food

Kitchen procedures knowledge

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Experience in a similar Chef role

Willingness to learn

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You’ll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef: There’s plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

1. Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
2. Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
3. Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
4. Help to support the kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
5. Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you: We’ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us: You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

1. 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
2. A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
3. Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
4. Flexible and part-time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
5. Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
6. Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
7. A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
8. Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.