Commis Chef

The Ship, Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Discounts on food & drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a pub stay

Retail discounts

Great training & progression

Meal provided on shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

The Ship, Plymouth is seeking a part-time Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen in Barbican, overlooking the harbour. You’ll assist with food preparation, work with locally sourced produce, and help the team ensure every dish meets our standards.

You’ll be part of a friendly kitchen culture with training, progression opportunities, and perks like staff discounts, tips, and a meal on shifts. Flexible working and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Well organised and adaptable candidates with a genuine passion for what they do.
• Pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Combines product knowledge with practical understanding of daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure procedures are followed to meet dish specifications.
• Work as part of a team in a busy kitchen to maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Quality focus

Food knowledge

Kitchen operations

Job description

The Ship enjoys a scenic location in the heart of Plymouth’s historic Barbican area, overlooking the harbour and its quaint collection of boats.
You’ll be working at a popular pub that buzzes with tourists and locals alike throughout the year, who a drawn to a quality menu and an enviable outdoor seating area that lies beside one of the city’s most pleasing views.

Part time opportunity! Are you an enthusiastic Commis 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 commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What we offer …

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of 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 Commis Chef's…

• 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 team!

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.