Commis Chef

Red Lion, Histon; Histon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Red Lion in Histon is seeking a Commis Chef to join our traditional pub kitchen. You will work as part of a friendly team, preparing comforting pub classics and fresh dishes with care in a welcoming environment.

We offer an Apprenticeship Scheme, culinary masterclasses, staff discounts, weekly pay, free meals, Sharesave, a pension, and 28 days holiday per year. An ideal opportunity to grow and develop in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a commis chef or kitchen porter is preferred.
• Passion for fresh food and high standards.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on member of the kitchen team.
• Demonstrate creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service.
• Show planning and organisational skills to complete day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Commis Chef

The Red Lion is traditional village boozer and a previous winner of CAMRA's coveted "Pub of the Year" award. The pub sits in the village of Histon, on the outskirts of Cambridge, and has been a beer house since 1836. We serve a menu full of comforting pub classics, cook up a legendary Sunday roast, and a have brilliant choice of cask ales.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks