Commis Chef

Young & Co.; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts in pubs

Overnight stay discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young & Co. is seeking a Commis Chef at The Canford, Poole, to join a friendly team on the South Coast. You will help prepare fresh dishes in a busy kitchen, contributing to a welcoming, high-energy dining room with a beach vibe.

The role focuses on hands-on cooking, teamwork, and delivering quality meals to guests while enjoying training opportunities and staff benefits. Suitable for those starting their hospitality career and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Looking for a hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team.
• High standards and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the kitchen team and deliver top quality service.
• Show creativity and contribute to a high standard of food.
• Demonstrate planning and organisational skills to complete daily tasks.
• Maintain excellent communication within the team.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment for guests.

Skills

Hands-on

Work ethic

Communication skills

Team player

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Job description

Commis Chef

Minutes from the beach, The Canford couldn’t be a more idyllic place to work!
With its friendly, buzzing atmosphere, a fabulous, dynamic management team, and spectacular location right on the South Coast, working here offers employees a Mediterranean lifestyle on their doorstep. Nurturing talent is a priority for The Canford, and we are committed to offering our team regular and extensive training to ensure everyone has the opportunity to grow and progress.
If you are bright, fun, and enthusiastic then come and join us! Our team are extremely fun-loving and quick on their feet. They work together, socialise together and as a team, they get the job done whilst enjoying an incredible beach vibe. Ideally, we are looking for bubbly, well‑presented, and customer‑orientated people who strive to provide outstanding service to each and every customer.
We are proud of our reputation for providing quality British seasonal fish & seafood from our restaurant and more casual dining from our Boat Shack.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands‑on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks