Commis Chef

Compass Group; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Kenilworth is seeking a Commis Chef to support senior chefs in preparing and plating dishes. This role is perfect for someone passionate about food and eager to learn in a buzzing kitchen environment. Candidates should have good time-keeping skills and a positive attitude. Culinary training is a bonus. Join us to grow your culinary career with real mentoring and skill development opportunities.

Benefits

Exciting culinary pathways

Real-time mentoring

Opportunity to earn recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• A love for all things food, flavour, freshness, and finesse.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good time-keeping and ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs in prepping, cooking, and plating.
• Learn new skills and techniques.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Serve customers during meal services.

Skills

Team spirit

Positive attitude

Time-keeping

Following instructions

Culinary training

Education

Relevant culinary training

Job description

Commis Chef

Working Pattern: 35 hours - Monday to Friday - 6:30am to 2pm

Due to location the candidate will need to drive and have access to a vehicle. There are no public transport links.

Ready to stir up your culinary career from the ground up?
If you've got a hunger to learn, a love for flavour, and a knack for staying cool under pressure, we've got the perfect role for you. We're on the lookout for a Commis Chef with energy, curiosity, and a can‑do attitude to join our buzzing kitchen brigade.

This is your chance to get stuck in, sharpen your knife skills, and work with passionate chefs who believe in good food done properly from prep brilliance to beautifully plated perfection. Every day is a fresh opportunity to build your skills, try new things, and be part of a team that loves what they do (and eats well while doing it).

What You'll Be Getting Up To:

• Support senior chefs in prepping, cooking, and plating dishes across a range of exciting menus.
• Bring care, consistency, and pride to every task, big or small.
• Learn new skills, absorb techniques, and never stop asking, Can I give that a go?
• Pitch in with a positive vibe and help keep service smooth, speedy, and stress‑free.
• Stay sharp on food safety and hygiene, we're all about clean stations and clean plates.
• Serve customers on the counter during meal services.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• A love for all things food, flavour, freshness, and finesse.
• Team spirit and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Good time‑keeping, a cool head, and the ability to follow instructions like a pro.
• Someone who takes pride in doing things properly, even the prep jobs.
• Bonus points if you have relevant culinary training

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real‑time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Job Reference: com/2310/N53801/52698531/R/BU #14Forty

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!