Commis Chef

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Commis Chef for RHS Garden Wisley. This role involves assisting in food preparation and maintaining cleanliness while learning culinary skills. Candidates should ideally have experience in a kitchen environment, be passionate about food, and possess basic knife skills. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture along with additional benefits, emphasizing collaboration and inclusivity.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Free parking on site

Free staff meals

Access to company perks

On-site discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is ideal.
• Basic food prep and knife skills are necessary.
• Passion for food and eagerness to learn culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and dishes to required standards.
• Ensure freshness and correct handling of food.
• Follow portioning guidelines and minimize waste.
• Store ingredients correctly.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Knife skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Commis Chef

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum

Location: RHS Garden Wisley

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent, site based, 5 over 7 days per week

As a Commis Chef, at RHS Garden Wisley, you will assist with all aspects of food preparation and organisation while learning new kitchen skills. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, following recipes, and upholding FSMS and H&S standards. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

What can we offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• The chance to work in a truly beautiful and inspiring setting, surrounded by nature and stunning gardens.
• 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
• Free parking on site
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and dishes to required standards.
• Ensure freshness and correct handling of food.
• Follow portioning guidelines and minimise waste.
• Store ingredients correctly.
• Follow allergen, hygiene, and FSMS rules.
• Complete basic checks when trained.
• Maintain a safe, clean workstation.
• Use equipment safely with PPE.
• Work collaboratively with the team.
• Respond positively to coaching and feedback.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ideally some experience in a kitchen environment, gained from being a kitchen porter or general assistant.
• Passion for food and willingness to learn the culinary skills needed.
• Basic food prep and knife skills.
• Culinary qualification (desirable).
• Good teamwork.

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.