Commis Chef

Audley Villages; Egham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Academy training and development

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Commis Chef to help turn a seasonally updated menu into memorable dishes. You’ll assist with ingredient prep, stock deliveries, and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen alongside a small, skilled team.

Learn and develop under the guidance of senior chefs, contributing to a high-quality dining experience across our venues.

Qualifications

• Food health and hygiene knowledge.
• Experience with stock ordering and food deliveries.
• Knowledge of stock control.
• Preparing vegetables and meats.
• Cleaning stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and portions.
• Organise deliveries and stock rotation.
• Assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Support senior kitchen team members.

Skills

Food hygiene

Stock ordering

Stock control

Vegetable prep

Meat prep

Kitchen cleaning

Positive attitude

Flexible shifts

Pressure handling

Job description

The Role

Whether you’re helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to prepare dishes for one of our themed nights, as our Commis Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Commis Chef will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service. You’ll be required to prepare ingredients, organise deliveries, assist with stock ordering and stock rotation, making sure the kitchen is always clean and supporting the senior members of team. Learning and development is a huge aspect of this role and you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Food health and hygiene knowledge.


• Experience with stock ordering and food deliveries.


• Knowledge of stock control.


• Preparing vegetables and meats.


• Cleaning stations.


• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.


• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.


• Ability to work under pressure.

In Return You Will Receive

• Work life balance – no split shifts


• Competitive salary


• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution


• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)


• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide


• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide


• Full training provided by our Academy


• Excellent learning and development opportunities


• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.


• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme


• Refer a friend bonus scheme


• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Village is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’