Commis Chef

The Ideal Collection; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Pay & Transparent Tips

Flexible Rotas

Skills for Life

Real Food & Local Perks

Your Well-being First

A Place to Belong

Job summary

The Ideal Collection in Southampton is seeking a Commis Chef who is eager to learn and contribute to a close-knit community kitchen. You’ll support senior chefs, handle basic prep, and help maintain a clean, efficient workspace.

This role offers clear career pathways, mentorship from senior chefs, flexible rotas, staff meals, and access to wellbeing resources. Join a welcoming team and grow your culinary skills in a local, community-focused group.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow in a busy kitchen environment.
• Commitment to food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Ability to support a senior chef and team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepping vegetables and assisting a senior chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Support kitchen operations to ensure the team can deliver WOW to customers.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and compliant with hygiene standards.

Skills

Veg prep

Food safety

Team support

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Commis Chef: Learn the craft at the heart of our community

To reach our ambitions and truly earn ourcommunity, we’re looking for aCommis Chefwho is eager to learn and ready to get stuck in.

What success looks like here:

• Helpful & Impactful:You are the foundation. Whether it’s prepping veg or assisting a senior chef, your goal is to be a hero in the background, ensuring the kitchen is always ready to deliver "WOW."
• Courageous Learning:You have the integrity to ask when you’re unsure and the courage to try new skills. You do the right thing, from food safety to helping a teammate in a rush.
• Honest Communication:You learn by listening and speaking honestly. You treat everyone with respect, helping to keep our kitchen a human-led and organised place to work.
• Resourceful Mindset:You help us protect our planet. You’ll be the champion of our recycling and waste-reduction, knowing that every small action helps our local environment.
• Self-Aware & Mindful:You take responsibility for your own energy. We’ll support you to stay healthy and balanced as you learn the ropes of professional kitchen life.
• Wholeheartedly Positive:You make the workplace a happy place. You get stuck in with a smile, knowing that your positive attitude is what makes our community kitchen special.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Fair Pay & Transparent Tips:Competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of all tips.
• Flexible Rotas:Shifts that fit your lifestyle and help you maintain balance.
• Skills for Life:Clear career pathways and mentorship from our senior chefs.
• Real Food & Local Perks:Fresh meals from local produce and discounts across our 5 venues.
• Your Well-being First:Access to the Hospitality Rewards App (Private GP & EAP).
• A Place to Belong: Free parking, epic staff parties, and a team that wants to see you succeed.