Commis Chef

Edrington Group; Peebles; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commis Chef, where you will be part of a dynamic team delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role offers the chance to learn under a Michelin-starred Head Chef, preparing ingredients and maintaining high kitchen standards. With a strong focus on food safety and hygiene, you will ensure compliance with regulations while developing your culinary skills. Enjoy a supportive environment that values inclusivity and encourages personal growth. If you have a passion for food and a desire to excel in a busy kitchen, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contributions

Generous Product Allowance

Employee Discounts

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Counseling and Life Coaching Support

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of kitchen operations and culinary terms.
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Learn and apply food safety techniques.

Skills

Cookery Skills

Food Safety Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Basic Culinary Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £27900plus shift allowance
• Closed over festive period
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

As Commis Chef with the Macallan Estate Experience, you will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience across the Estate. This is a chance to train under and be inspired by a Head Chef with multi Michelin experience. We are in search of an ambitious chef with positive and approachable manner who enjoys the fast pace of working in a busy kitchen. We are looking for someone with basic understanding of kitchen operation, huge passion for food and willingness to learn, you will be working under close supervision and all training will be provided on the job.

Make an Impact

• Prepare ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
• Rotate stock, organise inventory, and manage food deliveries
• Accurately measure ingredients and portion sizes
• Learn and apply food safety techniques
• Perform mise en place tasks, including chopping vegetables, stocking stations, organising ingredients, and pre-cooking certain items
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, such as HACCP, COSHH, and other due diligence requirements
• Maintain clean and organised workstations, preventing cross-contamination

Your Talent and Skills

To be successful in this role, you possess basic cookery skills and a working knowledge of fundamental culinary terms and kitchen equipment. You demonstrate good interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and management. A solid understanding of safe food handling practices, food rotation, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment is essential. Friendly and approachable, you build positive relationships with both customers and colleagues. Quality-driven and detail-oriented, you uphold high standards of customer service. Your flexibility in approach, strong time-keeping, and commitment to executing tasks to perfection reflect your dedication. Your strong sense of ownership and pride in your work ensures excellence in every aspect of your role.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match.If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.