Commis Chef

ISS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS, a leader in workplace and facility management, is seeking a motivated individual for a hands-on kitchen role. You will support daily operations, maintain high food standards, and contribute to a team-oriented environment. If you have experience in food service and enjoy working in a lively setting, this could be the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with salad bar setup and meal preparation preferred.
• Open to apprenticeship opportunities.
• Previous food service and till operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations, including stock checks and ordering.
• Assist in meal preparation and service to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across kitchen areas.

Skills

Team-oriented

Food presentation

Food safety compliance

Education

Food service experience

COSHH awareness

Job description

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This is a hands-on role in a lively, buffet-style service environment where customers are served at the counter before heading to the till.

You'll be expected to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations, including stock checks, ordering, and deliveries
• Assist in meal preparation and service to company and client standards
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across all kitchen areas and equipment
• Follow standard recipes and adjust production based on client numbers
• Ensure compliance with food safety, budget, and legal requirements
• Cover Head Chef duties during absence and support with training and records
• Assist with special functions, respond to feedback, and support across other units as needed

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Experience with salad bar setup and main meal prep preferred
• Open to apprenticeship opportunities if required
• Flexible and considered approach to candidate selection
• Well presented, pleasant, and team-oriented
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Previous food service and till operation experience
• Awareness of COSHH and manual handling procedures

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.