Demi Chef

Country Creatures Limited.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Progression to Chef de Partie

Quality gastro pub environment

Job summary

The Mason’s Arms in the Cotswolds is seeking a motivated Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade. This role offers a clear path from Commis Chef with opportunities to develop skills and take on more responsibility, working closely with senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

You’ll prepare dishes to a high standard, handle mise en place, support the Chef de Partie, and maintain cleanliness and food safety while learning and progressing in a busy, quality-focused

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience, ideally as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• A genuine interest in cooking and seasonal food.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on more responsibility.
• Good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy services.
• A reliable, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard.
• Completing mise en place and supporting preparation across the kitchen.
• Assisting the Chef de Partie with the running of their section.
• Taking responsibility for designated tasks during service.
• Following recipes and maintaining consistency in presentation and portion control.
• Supporting junior team members and working closely with the wider brigade.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and allergen procedures.
• Managing stock rotation and helping minimise waste.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Commis Chef background

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Demi Chef – The Mason’s Arms, Cotswolds

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent

About The Mason’s Arms

The Mason’s Arms is an award-winning gastro pub in the Cotswolds, recognised in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs and voted Best Restaurant in the South East at the Pub & Bar Magazine Awards.

We welcome local regulars and destination guests from across the UK and internationally, serving quality food in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The role

We’re looking for a motivated Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade.

This is a great opportunity for a chef ready to take the next step from Commis Chef, developing their cooking skills and taking on more responsibility. You’ll work closely with our senior chefs, building confidence on your section and helping deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard.

• Completing mise en place and supporting preparation across the kitchen.

• Assisting the Chef de Partie with the running of their section.

• Taking responsibility for designated tasks during service.

• Following recipes and maintaining consistency in presentation and portion control.

• Supporting junior team members and working closely with the wider brigade.

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and allergen procedures.

• Managing stock rotation and helping minimise waste.

What we’re looking for

• Previous kitchen experience, ideally as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.

• A genuine interest in cooking and seasonal food.

• A willingness to learn, develop and take on more responsibility.

• Good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy services.

• A reliable, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

• The ability to work well as part of a team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• [Rota and working pattern].

• [Holiday allowance and additional benefits].

• Training and development opportunities.

• The opportunity to progress to Chef de Partie.

• The chance to work in a recognised, quality-focused gastro pub.

If you’re ready to build your skills, take on more responsibility and develop your career in a quality kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.