Commis Chef

Thwaites; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Training programmes

Apprenticeships available

Annual leave progression

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Commis Chef to join a busy kitchen and start a career in a high-performing brigade. You’ll work under the Head Chef, learning through hands-on guidance while preparing dishes and upholding quality standards.

The role offers training opportunities, career progression, and a supportive work environment, with a competitive salary negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn from training academies and follow recipes.
• Passion for food and desire to develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and present dishes for service.
• Assist in controlling stock and food safety standards.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Develop skills through ongoing training and practice.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Job description

We’re 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.

It's 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