Commis Chef

Young's Pubs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discount

Overnight stay discount

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's Pubs in Oxford's city centre is seeking a Commis Chef to join a busy kitchen near St Aldates Tavern. You will work hands-on with a team to prepare fresh food, learn under skilled chefs, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience for guests and diners.

The role includes opportunities through an Apprenticeship Scheme and culinary masterclasses, with weekly pay, free meals, and pension benefits. If you are passionate about quality and teamwork, apply today.

Qualifications

• Active hands-on kitchen contributor with a passion to work hard as part of a team.
• High standards and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new skills; good communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the kitchen team to deliver top quality service.
• Demonstrate creativity and contribute to the daily menu and plating.
• Show strong planning and organisational skills to complete day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

Perfectly located just a stone’s throw from the high street in the heart of Oxford City Centre, St Aldates Tavern welcomes families, tourists, locals, students (and we think most importantly dogs!) We love our real ale, pride ourselves in a small but perfectly formed food menu, make a banging Sunday Roast & then have a great range of cold draft beer to top it all off. Upstairs The Blue Room is home to Open Mic, private hire, sport also boasts its own bar, so no matter what you’re after we like to think we have it all covered.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation