Commis Chef-Award winning property- Kendal-£18K

Chefs for Chefs Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Part of a close and committed team

Exciting future plans

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs Ltd in Kendal is seeking a hardworking Commis Chef for an award‑winning 2AA rosette country pub with rooms. You will work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop skills and contribute to high‑level British cuisine using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

This role offers mentoring, a busy service with around 40 covers, and a supportive team. Candidates should have a passion for cooking, a stable work history, and a drive to progress in a quality kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must want to succeed as a chef.
• Be eager and have a passion for the kitchen.
• Proven Commis chef or in a high-quality restaurant.
• Stable working history.
• Be comfortable handling covers in the restaurant i.e. 40 covers per service.
• Thrive in a busy environment.
• Be self-motivated.
• Fantastic time management.
• Be able to work a service on a section in the kitchen.
• Hold yourself to a high professional level.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head chef & Sous chef to further develop your skills as a chef.
• Work a section of the kitchen to train and learn new skills and methods.
• Ensure the consistency of all produce is in line with the chef’s specification and standards.
• Manage your time efficiently completing all of the tasks given to you by the senior team.
• Prepare and cook menu items, using the best seasonal ingredients available
• Take responsibility of health and hygiene of your section and the kitchen
• Ensure guest satisfaction at all times

Skills

Commis chef

Kitchen teamwork

Time management

Self-motivated

Professionalism

40 covers per service

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a hard-working & passionate Commis Chef for an award winning 2AA rosette country Pub with rooms that holds a fantastic reputation in the local and surrounding area.

The operation has recently had a new head chef join the team with a strong background in Rosette awarded properties and their aim is to push for further awards.

The focus is to use ingredients which are as locally sourced as possible and always in keeping with seasonality.

Overall, we are looking for an eager Commis Chef working in a similar establishment with strong work ethic that can be mentored by the head chef and assist in driving the food operations further and hopefully achieving accolades.

Candidate Specification

• Must want to succeed as a chef
• Be eager and have a passion for the kitchen
• Proven Commis chef or in a high-quality restaurant
• Stable working history
• Be comfortable handling covers in the restaurant i.e. 40 covers per service
• Thrive in a busy environment
• Be self-motivated
• Fantastic time management
• Be able to work a service on a section in the kitchen
• Hold yourself to a high professional level

Candidate Role

• Work alongside the Head chef & Sous chef to further develop your skills as a chef
• Work a section of the kitchen to train and learn new skills and methods
• Ensure the consistency of all produce is in line with the chef’s specification and standards
• Manage your time efficiently completing all of the tasks given to you by the senior team
• Prepare and cook menu items, using the best seasonal ingredients available
• Take responsibility of health and hygiene of your section and the kitchen
• Ensure guest satisfaction at all times

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary range
• Part of a close and committed team
• Exciting future plans

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Chef looking to assist this stunning site and produce high level British cuisine alongside a passionate & hardworking team.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.