Commis Chef

St Austell Brewery; Yealmpton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a pub stay

Retailer discount scheme

Training and progression

Meal provided on shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

St Austell Brewery in Yealmpton is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join a busy kitchen team. You will assist in food Prep, support the daily operation, and help ensure high-quality dishes using locally sourced produce.

We value enthusiasm, teamwork and reliability, with opportunities for training and progression. A friendly, flexible work environment and tips-based rewards are offered with onsite dining perks.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about cooking with a keen interest in quality food.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Willing to learn and follow kitchen procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and plating to meet dish specifications.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations and mise en place.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with kitchen standards.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Organisation

Adaptability

Job description

Set in the beautiful village of Yealmpton, The Rose & Crown is a much-loved pub with accommodation that’s renowned for its food, cosy interior, and suntrap walled garden.

You’ll be working in the South Hams, largely an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is abundant with magnificent scenery. You’ll find breathtaking beaches, quality local food, history, culture, and enchanting woodland all moments away.

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What We Offer …

• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Commis Chef's…

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.