Commis Chef

The Cornish Arms; St. Merryn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Discounts across Rick Stein group

Training and development

Career progression

Inclusive team culture

Extra holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants in St Merryn is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team and grow your career. You will learn from experienced chefs while working with fresh ingredients and a busy, supportive environment.

We value passion for food, a positive attitude, and teamwork, with opportunities for training and progression across the group.

Qualifications

• Beginning chef career with a passion for great ingredients.
• Willing to learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment.
• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes consistently
• Preparing fresh ingredients to specification and high standards
• Learning and working across different sections of the kitchen
• Following recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation
• Working closely with senior chefs to develop your skills and confidence

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Learning mindset

Team player

Work under pressure

Positive attitude

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. We’re now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

If you’re at the start of your chef career, love working with great ingredients, and want to learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes consistently
• Preparing fresh ingredients to specification and high standards
• Learning and working across different sections of the kitchen
• Following recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation
• Working closely with senior chefs to develop your skills and confidence

What we’re looking for

• A passion for food and a genuine interest in cooking
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful, but not essential
• A team player who is reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in your chef career and be part of a restaurant group that values quality, learning, and teamwork.

The Cornish Arms in St. Merryn, offers a simple British pub menu, with dishes like real beef burgers, mussels and chips and scampi in the basket. In the summer guests can sit outside in the fresh Cornish air and enjoy some of St Austell Brewery’s best ales and a great selection of wines, or cosy up by our log fires in the colder weather with some comfort food.