Commis Chef

Wolfson College, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution located in Oxford is seeking an engaged and reliable Commis Chef to support their busy kitchen team. The role involves 42.5 hours per week, typically across five shifts. Candidates should have experience in a commercial cooking environment and a professional attitude towards their responsibilities. The starting salary is £27,197 per annum. This is a great opportunity within a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged before the closing date of 19 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Some experience of cooking in a commercial setting.
• Strong interest and drive to excel in cooking.
• Reliable and professional approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Support in all kitchen duties.
• Work on a shift basis, 42.5 hours per week.
• Assist the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience in cooking in a commercial setting

Reliability

Professional approach to duties

Job description

Wolfson College, University of Oxford, is seeking to employ an engaged and reliable Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team and provide support in all kitchen duties.

An ideal candidate will have some experience of cooking in a commercial setting and a strong interest and drive to excel in cooking. They will be reliable and have a professional approach to duties.

The job involves 42.5 hours per week worked on a shift basis, normally from Monday to Sunday, 5 shifts per week, no split shifts. The starting salary is £27,197 per annum, which includes the Oxford Weighting of £1,730 per annum.

Wolfson College is a great place to work. Founded as a graduate college in 1966, it is one of Oxford University’s largest and most international colleges, with an open, inclusive and responsive ethos. Wolfson is home to around 750 students from 75 countries, nearly 300 fellows and almost 100 postdocs.

For further particulars and information how to apply please visit the college’s vacancies page: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/

The closing date 9.00 am on 19 January 2026. Interviews will be in the week commencing 26 January 2026.

Wolfson College is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce, students and other members of the College.