Commis Chef & Kitchen Support — Grow to Chef Roles

The Hartley Arms; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

20% discount across Honesty Group

Discounted Cookery School courses

Job summary

Honesty Group is looking for a Commis Chef / Kitchen Support to join our busy Newbury kitchen. You’ll work alongside experienced chefs, help with daily mise en place, and support the team during service.

This role offers full training, opportunities to develop cooking skills, and a path to senior kitchen roles within Honesty Group. A strong attitude, reliability and teamwork are valued as much as experience.

We promote from within and foster an inclusive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is helpful, but attitude is as important to us.
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Willing to take on junior kitchen responsibilities and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fresh food preparation and mise en place
• Support chefs during service
• Prepare ingredients and simple dishes
• Help with deliveries, stock rotation and storage
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
• Wash dishes and keep kitchen equipment clean
• Keep kitchen tidy, safe and organised
• Support cleaning schedules and end-of-day closing
• Assist with waste disposal and recycling

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Team player

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Job description

Honesty Group is looking for a Commis Chef / Kitchen Support to join our busy Newbury kitchen. You’ll work alongside experienced chefs, help with daily mise en place, and support the team during service.

This role offers full training, opportunities to develop cooking skills, and a path to senior kitchen roles within Honesty Group. A strong attitude, reliability and teamwork are valued as much as experience.

We promote from within and foster an inclusive, supportive environment.