Commis Chef

The Lensbury Resort; Teddington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meal on duty

Leisure facilities access

Hospitality Rewards discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Fully funded Apprenticeships

Training and development opportunities

Staff Recognition Scheme and Awards

Staff Socials

Job summary

The Lensbury, located in Teddington, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist in food preparation, help cook menu items, and work across sections to deliver high-quality dishes. This role offers training and opportunities to grow within the team.

We value food safety, teamwork, and a positive work ethic, with shifts spanning early to late. You will receive staff meals, access to leisure facilities, and ongoing development opportunities within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 and interest/experience in food preparation.
• Eagerness to develop skills and grow within the team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare vegetables, meats and fish.
• Measure ingredients and portions accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Record cooking temperatures in the Alert 65 system.
• Assist with deliveries and stock rotation.

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

Food preparation experience

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Commis Chef

The Lensbury, Broom Rd, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9NU

About Us

Part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts, The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent food from local suppliers, catering to the highest possible standards.

The Role

Working alongside highly skilled professional chefs, you will be assisting in the food preparation process, cooking, and preparing elements of high quality dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the food preparation process
• Cooking and preparing elements of menu dishes
• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
• Keeping the sections clean
• Recording cooking temperatures in Alert 65 system
• Assisting other Chefs as requested
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Always ensuring the safe working of all equipment; promptly reporting any faulty equipment to the Head Chef
• Playing your part in ensuring you and your team maintain exceptionally high of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.

The Candidate

• Food Safety Level 2
• An interest and experience in food preparation
• A keen interest in developing your skills and knowledge and growing within the team
• Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• A good standard of spoken & written English

What's in it for you?

• Free meal whilst on duty and free hot and cold drinks in staff restaurant
• Use of some of our leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool
• Free access to Hospitality Rewards - an online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 personal support service) for you AND your family
• Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Staff Recognition Scheme and Awards
• Regular Staff Socials

Job Details

• Job RefTLH1450
• BranchThe Lensbury
• LocationTeddington
• Salary/Benefits£26438 + Tronc, discounts, EAP, use of leisure facilities and more!
• Contract typePermanent
• HoursFull Time
• Shift pattern5:30-1400; 7:30 - 16:00; 10:30-1900; 15:30 - 00:00;
• Hours per week40
• Date posted20/08/2026
• Closing date20/09/2026