Commis Chef

The Club Company; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided

Staff meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Positive team environment

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at one of our premium golf and country clubs in the UK. You will work under the Sous Chef to help prepare high‑quality dishes and support the culinary operation in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to sourcing ingredients, minimising waste, and maintaining hygiene standards while reporting to the Head Chef. The role offers development within a respected hospitality group and a structured shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• GCSE qualification and/or Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards.
• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with food preparation to specification and ensure high-quality dishes.
• Source ingredients and small equipment and minimise wastage.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and follow safe food handling practices.
• Report to the Head Chef and participate in departmental meetings; support training and continuous improvement.
• Assist during busy periods and contribute to delivering exceptional food, beverage and service standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

GCSE/Level 1/2 Food Safety

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment.

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel-good experience through our CARE values:

• Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers – putting people first.
• Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating – never giving up.
• Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.
• Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits:

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. As a key part of our culinary operation, you will assist the Sous Chef in food preparation, ensuring the highest quality dishes are consistently produced. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a professional and fast-paced kitchen environment.

In this role, you will assist the Sous Chef with food preparation to specification, ensuring high-quality dishes. You will help source necessary ingredients and small equipment items and minimise wastage. Consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation is key and you'll ensure safe food handling practices are followed. You will report directly to the Head Chef, participate in departmental meetings and perform any tasks assigned. Additionally, you will assist during busy periods, communicate and participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your experience at a prestigious golf and country club whilst upholding our exceptional food, beverage and service standards.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• GCSE qualification and/or Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred

Schedule:

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You:

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!