Commis Chef – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Tips

The Ship, Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Discounts on food & drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a pub stay

Retail discounts

Great training & progression

Meal provided on shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

The Ship, Plymouth is seeking a part-time Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen in Barbican, overlooking the harbour. You’ll assist with food preparation, work with locally sourced produce, and help the team ensure every dish meets our standards.

You’ll be part of a friendly kitchen culture with training, progression opportunities, and perks like staff discounts, tips, and a meal on shifts. Flexible working and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Well organised and adaptable candidates with a genuine passion for what they do.
• Pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Combines product knowledge with practical understanding of daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure procedures are followed to meet dish specifications.
• Work as part of a team in a busy kitchen to maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Quality focus

Food knowledge

Kitchen operations

Job description

The Ship, Plymouth is seeking a part-time Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen in Barbican, overlooking the harbour. You’ll assist with food preparation, work with locally sourced produce, and help the team ensure every dish meets our standards.

You’ll be part of a friendly kitchen culture with training, progression opportunities, and perks like staff discounts, tips, and a meal on shifts. Flexible working and a supportive team await.