Commis Chef

Marstons PLC; Witham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub company in England is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to bring their menu to life. In this role, you will assist with kitchen operations and have the chance to grow through the Chef Development Programme. Ideal candidates should have experience in a kitchen or as a kitchen porter and a dedication to delivering exceptional food. Join a team with strong values and enjoy various employee benefits including discounts, a reliable hours contract, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option on shift

Flexible and part time hours

Exciting range of online discounts

Access to apprenticeship programmes

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role or as a kitchen porter is crucial.
• Eagerness to learn kitchen operations and procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with daily operations.
• Prepare and create menu items while adhering to specifications.
• Assist in developing skills through the Chef Development Programme.

Skills

Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

Willingness to learn kitchen areas and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering great, hot food

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You’ll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef: There’s plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you: We’ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us: You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.