Commis Chef

Oli Aubrey-Thomas; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts (Young's pubs)

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Mitre in Shaftesbury is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef to join a welcoming kitchen team focused on fresh, seasonal dishes. The role offers a path to progression through our apprenticeship scheme and culinary masterclasses, with hands-on learning in a busy pub kitchen.

Enjoy weekly pay, free meals, staff discounts, and a strong development pathway while contributing to high-quality service and customer satisfaction in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for producing quality fresh food in a hospitality setting.
• Desire to learn and progress through a culinary career pathway.
• Active hands-on approach and strong work ethic in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Ability to plan and organise day-to-day kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the kitchen team to deliver top-quality service.
• Assist in daily prep and cooking tasks with attention to freshness and presentation.
• Contribute to a welcoming, well-organised kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate creativity in delivering quality dishes within standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant or Commis that is looking for flexible hours with room to grow and expand there knowledge with a future in kitchens and working through our career pathway, with plenty of options to suit your best learning needs.

The Mitre in Shaftesbury is a beautiful country pub set on the high street near the wonderful Gold Hill. It is a 'Best of British' pub serving the very best seasonal fresh produce as well as some fantastic ales & fine wines, all served with a fabulous view of The Blackmore Vale.

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