Commis Chef

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Commis Chef for a high-volume staff dining environment. This Monday–Friday role offers a great work-life balance and excellent opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing quality dishes, support kitchen operations, and learn under guidance in a bustling setting. If you're enthusiastic and eager to develop your culinary skills, apply today!

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Around 1 year of kitchen experience or recent school leavers starting an apprenticeship.
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Flexible team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing high-quality hot and cold dishes for breakfast and lunch.
• Support your section and learn to run service under guidance.
• Rotate across multiple kitchens and adapt to different teams.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisation standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

School or college leaver

Job description

Commis Chef – High-Volume Staff Dining, earn up to £15.20p/h!

We are looking for a motivated Commis Chef to join our high-volume staff dining team in a flagship tech environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for school or college leavers who are eager to gain hands‑on experience and continue learning on the job.

You’ll gain experience across our on-site kitchens, including a flagship café serving 1,000–2,000 covers daily, so flexibility and a willingness to rotate between sites are essential. You’ll assist in preparing high-quality dishes for busy breakfast and lunch services, support section operations, and learn to manage tasks independently as your skills grow.

This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work-life balance.

What you’ll be doing as a Commis Chef:

• Assist in preparing high-quality hot and cold dishes for breakfast and lunch
• Support your section and learn to run service under guidance
• Rotate across multiple kitchens and adapt to different teams
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisation standards

What you'll need to succeed as a Commis Chef:

• Around 1 year of kitchen experience or recent school leavers starting an apprenticeship
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and open to new challenges
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment
• Flexible team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to grow

If your a team player with enthusiasm, ambition, and a desire to develop a long‑term career in professional kitchens then apply today!

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work by offering:

• Monday – Friday only, 7am – 3:30pm
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1601/78279003/52774897/R/BU #RA Group

Compass Group UK& I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!