Commis Chef

Marston's PLC; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Sefton is looking for a Commis Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing and creating dishes, with opportunities for career advancement through the Chef Development Programme. Ideal candidates will have experience or a background as a Kitchen Porter and a passion for food. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £13.25 and various benefits including discounts and a reliable hours contract.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Meal deal option during shifts

Flexible and part-time hours

Access to discounts and cashback offers

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or as a Kitchen Porter.
• Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures.
• Teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep and create the pub menu.
• Support day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Deliver great hot food every time.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or Kitchen Porter

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Passion for food

Job description

Commis Chef

Melling

Up to £13.25 per hour

40 hours per week

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

Marston's Rewards

Bootle Arms, Melling, L31 1EN

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 Kitchen Porter.
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures.
• Work within a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Help 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 an award‑winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people‑led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career – with genuine benefits that include:

• 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.
• Performance‑related bonus schemes for a range of roles.
• Competitive salaries and a pension scheme.
• Training and development through apprenticeships, L&D teams and e‑learning platforms.

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.

How to apply checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes.
• Have your CV ready to upload.
• Double‑check your contact details.