Commis Chef

Crows Nest (91731); Seaham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub company in Seaham is seeking a Commis Chef to help bring the pub menu to life. This role offers the chance to develop cooking skills, work in a dynamic environment, and advance through the Chef Development Programme towards becoming a Sous Chef. Benefits include flexible hours, discounts, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option during shifts

Flexible part-time hours

Access to high street and online discount offers

Apprenticeship programmes for career support

Support from Licensed Trade Charity for well-being

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef role or kitchen porter role is preferred.
• Must be willing to learn and adapt to kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a bustling kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Help support the kitchen team with day-to-day operations.
• Prep and create menu items according to specifications.
• Contribute to a positive and productive kitchen atmosphere.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Passion for delivering great, hot food

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life.Got a passion for food? You’ll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef:There’s plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you:We’ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us:You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.