Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant chain in Ferndown is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. In this role, you will prep and create dishes, support the kitchen team, and grow your culinary skills. The position offers flexible hours, a reliable contract, and a variety of perks including meal discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

Exciting discounts and cashback offers

Access to training and development opportunities

Private healthcare access for some roles

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or as a kitchen porter.
• Willingness to learn about kitchen areas and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep, create, and bring the pub menu to life.
• Support the kitchen team with daily operations.
• Deliver dishes to specification consistently.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering great, hot food

Job description

Commis Chef

Location: Ferndown

Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour

Hours: 25hrs per week

Contract: Reliable hours contract

Address: Pure Drop, Ferndown, BH22 9NA

We're on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team! Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

As Commis Chef: There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
• Wellbeing support from the Licensed Trade Charity
• Optional on-site accommodation (where relevant)
• Performance related bonus schemes (for management, support centre teams)
• Competitive salaries and auto enrolment pension scheme for hourly roles
• Private healthcare access for some roles
• 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and e-learning platforms

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

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