Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Padstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewery in Cornwall is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their talented kitchen team in Padstow. You will have the opportunity to work with locally sourced produce and be part of a family-friendly environment that values quality and teamwork. The role offers opportunities for training and progression, flexible working arrangements, and various employee discounts. Early applications are encouraged, and no contact from recruitment agencies will be accepted.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Discount scheme across retailers

Training and progression opportunities

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment as a Chef.
• Ability to follow procedures and specifications for dishes.
• Passion for using locally sourced produce.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a talented kitchen team.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food offerings.
• Ensure procedures are followed for each dish.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Well organized

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Great product knowledge

Job description

The Old Custom House enjoys a prime position on Padstow’s South Quay. It stands proud as one of the town’s historic stone buildings and buzzes with life as both a community pub and a hot spot for tourists with comfy sea view rooms.

You’ll be working in Cornwall’s foodie capital; a serene location that’s perfect for getting out on the water, exploring the estuary, and navigating the surrounding coastline.

Are you an ambitious Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a chef you will work as a team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What we offer …

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Chefs …

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our family!

Additional Info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.