Commis Chef - Bournemouth

SSP; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and parking discounts

Employee discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

SSP at Bournemouth Airport is hiring a Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen. Pay rate starts at £12.90 per hour, rising to £14.10 for hours between midnight and 6am; shifts run 3:30am to 11pm and cover weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Previous kitchen experience is desirable but full training is provided.

You must be 18+ with references and a criminal record check. Own transport is required. This role offers meal and parking discounts, employee benefits and access to development

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but training will be provided.
• Must have 5 references and a criminal record check.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Accurate cooking and presentation to spec.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Keep workstation clean and organised.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but we will provide full training if you are new to the field.

Skills

Team player

Ambitious

Willing to learn

Job description

Commis Chef - Bournemouth

Employer: SSP

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £12.90- £14.10 per hour

Closing date: 13 Oct 2026

Sector: Chef jobs, Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

COMMIS CHEF - BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT, BOURNE & ACRE Please note previous kitchen experience is desired. Pay Rate: 12.90 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra 1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6AM, bringing your rate of pay to 14.10 per hour. Hours of operation are 3:30am to 11pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Own transport is required. Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day! Looking for a Commis Chef role that's fun, fast and full of good people? You've found it! Join SSP and work with some fantastic brands in a place where the energy's high, the training is great, and no two days are the same.

ABOUT YOU:

• Ambitious and a team player, you will be looking to progress your culinary career.
• If you love a good rush, smiling faces, and great vibes - this is the place to be.
• 5 years of references and a Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Commis Chef role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

ABOUT THE COMMIS CHEF ROLE:

• Accurate cooking and presentation to spec.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Keep your workstation clean and organised.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but we will provide full training if you are new to the field.

AS A COMMIS CHEF WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Meal and parking - both discounted while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

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