Commis Chef

The Bald Faced Stag; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

30% staff discount across pubs/restos

Team trips & socials

EAP

Referral scheme £1000

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Annual staff party

Maternity & paternity leave

Health care cash plan

Job summary

The Bald Faced Stag in East Finchley invites aspiring cooks to start as a Commis Chef within a dynamic kitchen team. You will learn under senior chefs, assist with prep and cooking, and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.

This role offers training, progression opportunities, staff discounts across our pubs, team events, and wellbeing benefits, with a friendly family atmosphere and support for life moments.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for cooking and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Help with inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
• Contribute to menu preparation and special events.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Kickstart Your Culinary Career as a Commis Chef!

Are you eager to dive into the world of cooking? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals under the guidance of senior chefs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Help with inventory management and ingredient sourcing
• Contribute to menu preparation and special events

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for cooking and a willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not required

What's in it for me:

• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get30% discountacross all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you canearn up to £1000per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme
• End-of-Year Annual Staff Party & Prize draws!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave - commitment to working families for our salaried management ensuring that greater financial support is offered for important life moments.
• Health Care Cash Plan- We want you to feel empowered to manage your everyday healthcare costs

Ready to embark on this exciting culinary adventure?