Commis Chef

Vacherin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Vacherin, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Commis Chef to join the team on a full-time basis, 40 hours per week. This role offers an early career path in a professional kitchen, learning from experienced chefs and developing essential culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will help with preparing high-quality meals, support kitchen tasks, and contribute to maintaining hygiene standards while representing the brand positively.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or kitchen tasks preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to stay organized and keep to timelines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers
• Learn from experienced chefs and build culinary skills
• Assist with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively
• Represent Vacherin and uphold a positive brand image
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Skills

Food preparation

Team communication

Time management

Working under pressure

Job description

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Commis Chef to join Vacherin on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

You'll take your first steps in a professional kitchen, learning from experienced chefs and building the skills for a long career in food.

What You'll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Learning from experienced chefs and building your skills
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Representing Vacherin and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Be passionate about great-tasting food
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated way
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job Reference: com/0511/42503001/52825994/BU #Vacherin

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!