Commis Chef

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

Job summary

Join a leading brewery as a Commis Chef at The Mill on the Exe, where you'll work in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers a chance to prepare locally sourced dishes while being part of a passionate team. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and various perks, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme

Excellent training opportunities

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working arrangements

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for culinary work and high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure procedures are followed.
• Meet dish specifications accurately.

Skills

Culinary Work

Organization

Adaptability

Product Knowledge

Job description

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About The Mill on the Exe

The Mill on the Exe is a contemporary pub with comfortable rooms, situated in a tranquil riverside location on the outskirts of Exeter city centre. Nestled beside the gardens along Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it offers a picturesque setting away from urban hustle. The area provides a variety of local sights and activities.

Role Overview

Are you an enthusiastic Commis Chef with experience in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team to work with passionate colleagues, preparing locally sourced produce to delight our guests. As a Commis Chef, you will assist in food preparation, ensure procedures are followed, and meet dish specifications accurately.

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
• Excellent training and progression opportunities
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to £10 value)
• Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Paid time off for volunteering

Ideal Candidate

• Well-organized, adaptable, with a genuine passion for culinary work
• Proud of delivering high-quality, consistent food
• Possesses good product knowledge and understands daily kitchen operations

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, or pregnancy. Flexible working requests are encouraged.

Early applications are advised as the recruitment process is ongoing, and the position may close early. Please do not contact recruitment agencies or send speculative CVs, as these will not be accepted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services