Commis Chef

ST Petroc's Bistro; Padstow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free staff meals

Discounts across Rick Stein group

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Extra holiday allowance

Job summary

St Petroc’s Bistro, part of Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow, is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. If you’re starting your chef career and love great ingredients, you’ll learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across kitchen sections, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute to delivering high-quality dishes. Competitive pay, staff meals, and development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and genuine interest in cooking.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful, but not essential.
• A team player who is reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes consistently.
• Prepare fresh ingredients to specification and high standards.
• Learn and work across different sections of the kitchen.
• Follow recipes, food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. We’re now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

If you’re at the start of your chef career, love working with great ingredients, and want to learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes consistently
• Preparing fresh ingredients to specification and high standards
• Learning and working across different sections of the kitchen
• Following recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisationWorking closely with senior chefs to develop your skills and confidence

What we’re looking for

• A passion for food and a genuine interest in cooking
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful, but not essential
• A team player who is reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in your chef career and be part of a restaurant group that values quality, learning, and teamwork,

St Petroc’s Bistro was the second of Rick Stein and Jill Stein’s restaurants opened in 1988. Our Bistro has grown over the years specialising in bistro food from Britain, France, Spain and Italy. In 2016 Ruby’s Bar was opened next door to St Petroc’s Bistro, our front of house team enjoy looking after guests at both St Petroc’s Bistro and Ruby’s Bar.