Commis Chef

Chestnut; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gin Trap is seeking a talented Commis Chef to enhance our kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, rewarding your dedication with competitive pay, flexible hours, and a vibrant work atmosphere. Join us to grow in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying generous perks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Food and room discounts

Team and individual incentives

High-quality, fresh staff food

Access to the Chestnut Hub with discounts

Industry-recognized qualifications

Employee reward programs

Referral scheme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Collaborative and professional attitude required.
• Reliable and punctual candidate sought.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene practices in the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Food preparation techniques

Punctuality

Job description

The Gin Trap is looking to hire a fantastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. We seek a dedicated chef with an eye for detail and a passion for locally sourced food, interested in serving high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.

Why Join Us?

• Incentives: Enjoy team and individual incentives that reward your hard work, including staff days out and trips abroad.
• Flexible Hours: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling.
• Tips: Earn tips on top of your competitive hourly pay, with tools like Wagestream to track your earnings.

Job Requirements:

• Collaborative and professional attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Previous kitchen experience (1 year preferred)

Perks of Working with Us:

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team, engaging with staff from other Chestnut properties
• Opportunities for growth and development within hospitality careers
• A vibrant, community-focused work environment
• Food and room discounts for you and your friends
• Access to the Chestnut Hub with hundreds of high street discounts
• High-quality, fresh staff food
• Industry-recognized qualifications
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Referral scheme earning up to £1500 per successful referral

Who are Chestnut?

Located in East Anglia, we are a growing group of pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops. We pride ourselves on doing our best for our staff and offer flexible hours to fit personal commitments.