Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Young'S; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's is seeking a Commis Chef for a busy pub behind Highbury & Islington. You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team serving customers on match days and throughout the week in a fast-paced environment.

You will be hands-on, share a passion for fresh food, maintain high standards, and contribute ideas. We offer apprenticeship access, culinary masterclasses, discounts, weekly pay, and 28 days holiday to reward your effort.

Qualifications

• Existing Commis Chef or Kitchen Porter seeking next step
• Passion and flair for producing quality fresh food
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make people feel welcome

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on team member with a passion to work hard
• Maintain high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication
• Work alongside your kitchen team; demonstrate creativity and deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate planning and organisational skills to complete day-to-day tasks

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work ethic

Creativity

Planning

Organisational skills

Fresh food preparation

Job description

Commis
Chef

Tucked away behind Highbury & Islington, we're 5 minutes from the tube, we are one of Islington's best kept secret. We are a well used refreshment stop for those on their way to the Emirates Stadium, with match days being our busiest days. We are a fast paced pub, with winter months being just as busy as summer ones. Teamwork is key during the busier times, with communication skills being a high priority. We are a great team to work with, we like to have fun while working hard to give our customers a great experience! Nearest public transport - Highbury & Islington.

What we offer our Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30%
  discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing
Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their
next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a
passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes
people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to
  work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an
  active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be
  able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top
  quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational
  skills to complete day to day tasks