Commis Chef

Eurest; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Commis Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a passionate kitchen team. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and positive brand representation. Ideal candidates will be communicative, passionate about food, and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Join us to work towards a sustainable future in catering while progressing in your career.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator building relationships easily.
• Strives for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Takes initiative and makes customer-focused decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Representing the brand image positively.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard‑working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Shift pattern

• Mon: Nights
• Tues: Nights
• Weds: Nights
• Thurs: Nights
• Fri: Nights
• Sat: Nights
• Sun: Nights

Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Key responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great‑tasting food

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/2212/96088001/52782188/BU #Eurest

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!