Commis Chef

Compass Group UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Derby is seeking a Commis Chef to join their busy kitchen team in a Defence restaurant. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with Monday to Friday shifts, excellent career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join us to make a real impact serving high-quality meals to over 600 guests daily.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career progression programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• No previous experience required — full training provided.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Passion for great-tasting food and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties as directed by senior chefs.
• Maintaining Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Representing the company with pride and professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Initiative

Job description

Overview

🍽️ Commis Chef - Restaurant Sin Fin (Defence Site)

Location: Derby

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:30am - 3:00pm)

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Join our friendly and dedicated kitchen team at Restaurant Sin Fin, part of the Compass Group UK&I family. We’re a busy restaurant serving over 600 guests per day, and we’re looking for a Commis Chef who’s ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

What’s in it for you

• Full-time, steady hours — Monday to Friday, no weekends!
• Breakfast service: 7:00-10:00
• Lunch service: 12:00-14:00
• Supportive 9-person team in a professional, fast-paced kitchen
• No previous experience required — full training provided
• Excellent progression opportunities with Compass Group

Your key responsibilities will include

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Assisting with general kitchen duties as directed by senior chefs
• Maintaining Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and Restaurant Sin Fin with pride and professionalism

Our ideal Commis Chef will

• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Work confidently under pressure in a busy environment
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Bring passion for great-tasting food and a desire to learn

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1710/41740001/52768925/SU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!