Commis Chef

The Arts Club Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality venue in Westminster is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to support the senior kitchen team. You will be involved in food preparation, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, and learning essential culinary skills. This role is ideal for a junior chef who is eager to develop their career in the culinary field. Benefits include private medical coverage, discounts at retail outlets, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits

Private medical benefits

Discount in over 800 retail outlets

Discounts on food & beverage

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Uniform laundry service

Complimentary meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in cooking and developing a career in hospitality.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs with daily food preparation tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all work areas.
• Learn and develop core kitchen skills under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Assist with basic food preparation including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.

Skills

Motivated

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

Overview

As a Commis Chef, you will support the senior kitchen team with food preparation and day-to-day kitchen duties, while learning essential culinary techniques and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the Kyubi Kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior chef who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment. A genuine interest in cooking and developing a career in hospitality. Willingness to learn and follow instructions. A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs with daily food preparation tasks
• Follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all work areas
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Learn and develop core kitchen skills under the guidance of senior chefs
• Assist with basic food preparation including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Help prepare simple dishes, garnishes, and sauces under supervision
• Keep workstations, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitised
• Support the kitchen team during service as required
• Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and correct food storage
• Carry out daily cleaning duties as directed
• Report any equipment faults or food safety concerns to senior chefs

Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Comply with all food hygiene, health & safety, and fire safety regulations
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene standards
• Assist with food safety documentation when required

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the Kyubi Kitchen team
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in cooking and developing a career in hospitality
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Private medical benefits
• Discount in over 800 retail outlets
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Uniform laundry service
• Opportunities for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee assistance programme
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes