Commis Chef

The Elephant at the Market (91347); Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local award-winning pub is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team in Newbury. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include supporting the kitchen team, preparing meals, and participating in a development programme to become a Sous Chef. The role offers reliable hours, great benefits, and a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Meal deal option during shifts

Flexible and part-time hours

Discounts and cashback offers

Career support through apprenticeship programmes

Access to financial and emotional support services

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or as a Kitchen Porter.
• Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures.
• Strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team with day-to-day running.
• Prepare and create dishes as per menu.
• Participate in Chef Development Programme.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Willingness to learn about kitchen areas and procedures

Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment

Passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each time

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life.Got a passion for food? You’ll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef:There’s plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you:We’ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us:You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.