Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; Polzeath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme across retailers

Great training and progression

Meal provided for long shifts

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

The Oystercatcher, part of St Austell Brewery, sits overlooking Polzeath Beach and sea, offering a welcoming dining space and comfortable accommodation. You’ll join a busy kitchen, helping with food prep and delivering quality dishes to guests after a surf or coastal day.

We emphasise local produce, team collaboration, and a friendly, fast-paced environment. As a Commis chef, you’ll be organized and adaptable, contributing to a high-standards menu and learning with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Commis chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Assist in preparation of food and follow procedures to meet dish specifications.
• Support kitchen team to ensure consistent, high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food in a busy kitchen.
• Work as part of the team to ensure correct procedures and dish specifications are met.
• Contribute to maintaining high quality food offering for guests.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Team player

Job description

The Oystercatcher is a contemporary bar and restaurant with comfy accommodation that enjoys an enviable outlook over Polzeath Beach and out to sea, from both inside and across its spectacular al fresco space.

You’ll be working at a scenic pub that’s popular among families, couples, and surfers seeking a delicious bite to eat following a session on the waves or a day out exploring Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.

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

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.