Commis Chef - Full & Part Time Available

London Southend Airport; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a Commis Chef to contribute to the kitchen's smooth operation. The ideal candidate has experience as a Chef de Partie and a passion for high-quality food. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking dishes, supervising junior chefs, and ensuring food safety standards. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeships

Medicash cover

Discounted dental plan

Access to Wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Costco Membership

World Duty Free Discount

Arriva buses discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Ability to deliver high-quality food consistently.
• Strong attention to food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard.
• Supervise and support junior chefs.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Passion for high-quality food

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA. As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before, we’re talking, Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and so much more. There really isn’t a better time to join team SENsational ✈

About The Role

As Commis Chef at London Southend Airport, I contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen by passionately taking responsibility of my own section. I excel at working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take pride in delivering exceptional meals to our guests.

We bet you’re thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well….

Key Responsibilities

• I will be responsible for my own section of the kitchen
• I will prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard
• I will work collaboratively with my fellow kitchen team members to ensure our smooth service remains consistent
• I will be responsible for supervising and supporting the junior chefs, including Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistant
• I will be responsible for maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• I will assist with the stock control, ordering and stock levels
• I will be responsible for preparing all mise en place in advance
• I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Sounds good so far? You’re probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?” there are just a handful of skills you need in order to undertake this role, everything else we can teach you, if you can answer yes to all of the below requirements you have the required skills:

• I have previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or similar
• I have a passion for delivery high-quality food
• I have strong attention to detail
• I have knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
• I am a strong, confident, communicator and can effectively liaise with my team members
• I have the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, and sometimes high-pressured environment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

Now that you understand the role and possess all the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our outstanding benefits package. We take great pride in these offerings, as they are designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind! Here’s a small insight into some of our amazing benefits.

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Discounted BUPA dental plan
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Mental Health First Aiders – We are extremely proud to have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working fulltime at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39%RRP on bikes and accessories
• Costco Membership scheme.
• World Duty Free Discount.
• Arriva buses discounts.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Pay Range For This Role Is

12.21 - 12.21 GBP per hour (London Southend Airport)