Commis Chef

Valor Hospitality; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Dining discounts

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Valor Hospitality in Reading is looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work in a clean, fast-paced environment, support senior chefs, and help ensure our brand standards are met while handling high-pressure situations.

The role involves a variety of shifts across seven days, including evenings and weekends, with the possibility of flexible hours. We offer career training, apprenticeships, staff discounts, meals on duty and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean, fast-paced kitchen to uphold brand standards.
• Support senior chefs and kitchen team under pressure.
• Attend to a range of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Job description

£12.71 per hour. Occasional Worker Contract

We are seeking a talented and experienced Commis Chef, someone who thrives in the heat of the kitchen?

As our newest Commis Chef, we're seeking someone with a passion forconstantly delivering the brand standards in a kitchen environment.

As a Commis Chef, you will be required to work in a clean and efficient manner, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure without losing your cool.

You’ll work closely with our kitchen team to deliver an unforgettable dining experience, leaving our guests yearning for more.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high‑street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.