Commis Chef | Fast-Paced Kitchen with Training & Benefits

Sodexo Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on shift

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships and learning

Increased holiday allowance

Sodexo employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Commis Chef in London (King's Cross) to support busy food production and assist senior chefs with preparing ingredients for service. You’ll work a structured shift pattern, 40 hours weekly, with early finishes on Fridays and a supportive team environment.

The role focuses on food preparation, knife work and maintaining high hygiene standards in a high-volume operation serving hundreds daily. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment.
• Around 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is desirable
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
• Good understanding of basic food preparation techniques
• Confidence using knives safely for food preparation
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety
• Ability to follow instructions and work to recipes and specifications
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a busy environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• Willingness to learn and develop your culinary skills
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Professional appearance and commitment to wearing the correct uniform

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients ready for service and production
• Chop, peel, wash and portion ingredients as required
• Prepare vegetables, salads and other food items to the required specification
• Support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie with daily food production
• Ensure ingredients are prepared accurately and on time
• Set up your designated preparation area ready for service
• Follow recipes, specifications and instructions from senior chefs
• Ensure food is handled safely and hygienically at all times
• Carry out temperature checks, food labelling and dating as required
• Maintain stock rotation and minimise food waste
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries
• Keep your work area clean, tidy and organised throughout the day
• Follow cleaning and sanitation schedules
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and HACCP
• Follow COSHH, health & safety and company procedures
• Report any hazards, defects or equipment issues to the senior chef
• Support colleagues and assist across the kitchen when required
• Help maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen operation
• Attend required training and meetings
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Knife handling

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Commis Chef in London (King's Cross) to support busy food production and assist senior chefs with preparing ingredients for service. You’ll work a structured shift pattern, 40 hours weekly, with early finishes on Fridays and a supportive team environment.

The role focuses on food preparation, knife work and maintaining high hygiene standards in a high-volume operation serving hundreds daily. Training and development opportunities are offered.