Commis Chef

Trumpet Major (91341); Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant local pub in Dorchester is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to help bring their menu to life. You will support the kitchen team in delivering great dishes while developing your culinary skills through a structured Chef Development Programme aimed at becoming a Sous Chef. Enjoy flexible hours, discounts across various venues, and the opportunity to work in a lively, diverse environment. Join us and make a difference in our kitchen!

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal during shifts

Flexible working hours

Access to discounts and cashback offers

Apprenticeship programmes

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef role or kitchen porter.
• Enthusiasm for culinary arts and teamwork.
• Eagerness to learn and develop kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and ensure quality of food served.
• Participate in the Chef Development Programme leading to Sous Chef.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn about kitchen areas and procedures

Passion to deliver great, hot food to specification

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.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• 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:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• 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.