Commis Chef: Launch Your Culinary Career in a Historic Pub

Shepherd Neame; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Hotel discount

Shop discounts

Mental health platform

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Oak on the Green in Bearstead, near Maidstone, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. No experience? No problem—we provide training and support to start your culinary journey with Britain’s oldest brewer, learning fundamentals of food prep and cooking.

You’ll help with food prep, hygiene, following recipes, and keeping stations ready during service. We offer competitive hourly pay, tips share, early wage access, food and drink discounts, and broad career development

Qualifications

• We’re looking for behaviours that make a great Commis Chef: Pride in your work – you care about doing things properly and keeping standards high.
• Positive energy – you bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail – you take care with presentation and quality.
• Adaptability – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.
• Team spirit – you enjoy working with others and supporting your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all kitchen areas.
• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Keep workstations organised and stocked during service.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.

Job description

Shepherd Neame’s Oak on the Green in Bearstead, near Maidstone, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. No experience? No problem—we provide training and support to start your culinary journey with Britain’s oldest brewer, learning fundamentals of food prep and cooking.

You’ll help with food prep, hygiene, following recipes, and keeping stations ready during service. We offer competitive hourly pay, tips share, early wage access, food and drink discounts, and broad career development