Commis Chef: Fast-Paced Prep & Culinary Growth

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 50%

Career development program

Extra holiday after 5 years (up to 5)

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Bournemouth is hiring a Commis Chef to join a busy kitchen team. You will work under the prep team to ensure daily par levels are met and support senior staff. The role requires good cooking skills, ability to work under pressure and a passion for learning, with opportunities for career development and staff perks.

We offer competitive hourly pay with Tronc, a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours, and a 50% staff dining discount for you and up to three friends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Good culinary skills with a passion for cooking.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Culinary skills

Work under pressure

Food safety

Job description

The Ivy Collection in Bournemouth is hiring a Commis Chef to join a busy kitchen team. You will work under the prep team to ensure daily par levels are met and support senior staff. The role requires good cooking skills, ability to work under pressure and a passion for learning, with opportunities for career development and staff perks.

We offer competitive hourly pay with Tronc, a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours, and a 50% staff dining discount for you and up to three friends.