Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; Dunmere; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is seeking an enthusiastic Commis Chef for The Borough Arms in Dunmere. Your role involves assisting in food preparation and ensuring high-quality standards are maintained.

Enjoy benefits like 30% off food, share of tips, and flexible working hours, while being part of a dedicated kitchen team. Early applications are encouraged to join this charming pub steeped in history.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet dish specifications.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food as part of the kitchen team.
• Ensure procedures are followed and specifications are met.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Passion for food

Product knowledge

Job description

The Borough Arms is a charming traditional pub that’s steeped in history and blessed with spectacular surroundings.

Nestled along the famous Camel Trail, the building dates back to the 1850s when its original purpose was to service trains taking china clay from the moor down to the port at Padstow.

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast‑paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What We Offer

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Commis Chef's

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.