Commis Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Discounts and perks

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting for a Commis Chef in Energy, located in Scotland. The role offers up to £16 per hour, 40 hours per week, and 5 days out of 7. You will support the kitchen team, learn across sections, and help deliver an exceptional dining experience.

The position suits those with a passion for food, some kitchen experience, and catering qualifications are desirable. Competitive benefits and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Catering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food as part of the kitchen team.
• Develop culinary skills across different sections.
• Assist with food preparation, presentation and service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Support stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Help deliver an exceptional dining experience for customers.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Hospitality mindset

Flexible hours

Team player

Education

Catering qualifications (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

Commis Chef - Energy

Up to £16 per hour depending on experience | 40 Hours per Week | 5 Days out of 7

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our team at Energy. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced chefs, and progress your career within one of the UK's leading food service companies.

Whether you're an established Commis Chef looking for a new challenge or a recent catering college graduate with kitchen experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support the kitchen team in preparing and serving high-quality food
• Learn and develop your culinary skills across different sections
• Assist with food preparation, presentation, and service
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Support stock rotation and kitchen organisation
• Help deliver an exceptional dining experience for customers

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Some experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• Catering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) desirable
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working hours

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of up to £16 per hour
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Clear progression to Chef and Chef de Partie level roles
• Supportive and experienced kitchen team
• A company that values and invests in its people

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2307/43357001/52822144/SU #SCOT #Energy

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!