Commis Chef

Thwaites; Keswick; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wage access

Annual leave 28 days rising to 33

Health plan

Discounts

Life assurance

EAP

Parental pay

Apprenticeships

Training programmes

Engaging work environment

Job summary

Thwaites in Keswick is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team. You will take your first steps toward becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade, serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen under the guidance of our Head Chef.

We offer a rewarding role with scope for career progression and a competitive salary negotiable depending on experience, plus benefits including wage access, generous annual leave, health plan, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial.
• A flair for cooking is essential.
• Training academies offering national recognised qualifications available.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies.
• Involved in preparation and presentation of food for service.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Pursue ongoing development and learn new skills.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Attention to detail

Team player

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

Wee looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

Its a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Your day to day as a Commis Chef;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time