Commis Chef

Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in Southampton is seeking an aspiring Commis Chef to join their kitchen crew. This role offers the chance to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive environment, with opportunities for development and great benefits such as free meals, tips, and flexible pay options. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fresh food and a desire to learn in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Discounted gym membership

£1,000 referral bonus

Flexible pay options

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant, line cook, or similar role is preferred.
• Drive and ambition to develop culinary skills.
• A genuine passion for cooking with fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking fresh meals.
• Support senior chefs in various kitchen tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for fresh food

Enthusiasm to learn

Experience in a kitchen environment

Job description

Are you an aspiring culinary enthusiast with a hunger to learn and a passion for creating delectable dishes? Join our kitchen crew as a Commis Chef and kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment here at The Old Orchard!

There’s plenty in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £12.21 per hour,plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.
• Full and Part Time hours available
  
  

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid
• Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday!
  
  

Your Wellbeing - it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers - it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.
  
  

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Hands on learning - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships.
• Tailored Chef Workshops.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.
  
  

About You...

You’ll need an abundance of passion for fresh food, and a genuine enthusiasm to learn. We’d love you to have previous experience of working as a kitchen assistant or catering assistant, a line cook, trainee chef or commis chef and have the drive and ambition to further develop your skills working with fresh food.

About Brunning And Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife
  
  

Begin your culinary adventure with us - apply now and set the foundation for a rewarding career as a Commis Chef!