Commis chef- night shift

WSH Group; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Tilbury, UK is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to join their team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for food preparation, quality control, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong cooking knowledge, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. The company values creativity and collaboration, and is committed to inclusivity and supporting team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee production of dishes assigned to your station.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Quality Control

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Station Management: oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies, and uphold cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control: maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration: communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary.
• Menu Development: collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career you can be proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams’ careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

• ALWAYS VISIONARY – We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way blazing our own trail.
• WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE – We are upbeat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food and is amplified by our people.
• CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE – We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
• FOREVER CONSCIOUS – We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we would like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this, we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Collection, Customer Service, C, Communication, Dcom, AC Maintenance

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1