Commis Chef, Old Custom House, Padstow

St Austell Brewery; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established brewery is searching for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join their kitchen team at the Old Custom House in Padstow, Bodmin. This role involves aiding in food preparation and ensuring quality standards while working in a vibrant, historic environment. The position offers various employee benefits and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Help with travel costs up to £6.00 per day

Flexible shift patterns

A share of tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay in one of the pubs

Discount scheme across retailers

Great training and opportunities to progress

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is preferred.
• Well-organized and adaptable.
• Passion for cooking and high-quality food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food and follow cooking specifications.
• Ensure quality control in food preparation and service.
• Work collaboratively within the kitchen team to meet service standards.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

This position will be based at the Old Custom House in Padstow.

The Borough Arms is currently fully staffed so we're hoping to attract fresh faces from the Bodmin area to join our team in Padstow.

The Old Custom House enjoys a prime position on Padstow’s South Quay. It stands proud as one of the town’s historic stone buildings and buzzes with life as both a community pub and a hot spot for tourists with comfy sea view rooms.

You’ll be working in Cornwall’s foodie capital; a serene location that’s perfect for getting out on the water, exploring the estuary, and navigating the surrounding coastline.

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests.As a commis chef you will be assisting in the preparation of food, working as part of the team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What we offer …

• Help with travel costs up to £6.00 per day
• Flexible shift patterns working around public transport
• A share of tips
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.