Commis Chef

Buzzworks Holdings; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Stream App

Staff discount

Internal progression

Extra holidays

Wellbeing support

Best Companies to work for

Job summary

Buzzworks is seeking a Commis Chef to join our growing kitchen team. You will start hands-on in a professional kitchen, learning from experienced chefs and gaining confidence across sections.

This role is ideal for someone at the start of their chef career who is eager to learn, hardworking, and ready to develop within hospitality. We foster a positive team culture and provide clear pathways for progression as we grow.

Qualifications

• No formal kitchen experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Committed to food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Supporting food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Learning different sections within the kitchen.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Following food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive team.
• Taking every opportunity to learn, grow and develop.

Skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Food enthusiasm

Job description

At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 25 venues (and counting), we are a people-focused business that brings positive energy and exceptional experiences to every town, city, and suburb we serve.

If you are passionate about great food, great people, and creating memorable moments you will feel right at home with us.

With plenty of momentum and exciting plans ahead, we are looking to grow our kitchen teams now and bring great people on the journey with us.

Take a look at the brilliant things we do:

https://www.lovefoodfeelgood.com

The Buzz

• Flexible working - shifts that work around your life
• Training & Development - we support your journey
• Stream App - access your wages before payday
• Top 100 Best Companies to work for
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Internal progression opportunities - we promote from within
• Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years’ service
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym

The Works

As a Commis Chef, you will be starting your journey in a professional kitchen, working alongside experienced chefs who will support and develop you every step of the way.

You will gain hands-on experience across different sections, building your confidence, skills and understanding of how a busy kitchen operates, all while helping deliver great food and memorable experiences for our guests.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting food preparation and basic cooking tasks
• Learning different sections within the kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Following food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive team
• Taking every opportunity to learn, grow and develop

This is the perfect role for someone at the start of their chef career who is eager to learn, work hard, and progress within a growing business.

We are looking for people who are:

• Enthusiastic, positive and team-focused
• Passionate about food and keen to learn
• Hardworking and reliable in a fast-paced environment
• Open to feedback and committed to developmentReady to start and grow a career in hospitality

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:

To make people feel great through hospitality.