Prep Commis Chef

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 27,202 - 33,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cooked lunch for all employees

Free car park

Paid leave on your birthday

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to Cookie Jar Smart Spending

Team meals and events

B-Corp-certified business benefits

Job summary

Artemis Clarke Ltd is looking for a Prep Commis Chef to join their Cook Family in Sittingbourne. This full-time role involves precise food preparation and maintaining hygiene in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ideal for those passionate about food.

The successful candidate will receive competitive pay, various employee benefits including paid leave on special occasions, and a supportive work environment focused on potential and growth.

Benefits include free lunches, car park access, and team events, celebrating community values and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions for food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, weighing, and measuring ingredients accurately.
• Preparing meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking.
• Chopping and preparing vegetables using sharp knives.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Supporting the team with diverse kitchen tasks.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 in catering (preferred)

Job description

Prep Commis Chef

Location: Sittingbourne Cook Kitchen

Job type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: Sunday to Thursday / 10pm -6am

Salary:£30,225 per year / £15.50 per hour

Reference: 020905

Join our Cook Family working in our Food Preparation department

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Kitchen Prep Assistant.

The Role

• Carefully cutting, weighing, and measuring ingredients based on clear instructions.
• Preparing meat, seafood, and poultry by cutting or grinding, ready for cooking.
• Chopping and prepping vegetables – you’ll need to be confident using sharp knives.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Following all food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Supporting the team with other kitchen tasks as needed – no two days are the same!

Good to Have

• Experience as a chef or working in busy Kitchen
• NVQ level 1 and 2. (Or equivalent in catering) preferred but not required

If you tick most of these boxes but not all, do not stress. We are all about potential.

Benefits

• Free cooked from fresh lunch for all employees
• Free car park
• Paid leave on your birthday, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
• staff profit share
• Wellbeing program
• 30% staff discount
• Access to Cookie Jar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
• Team meals , events & away days
• Be part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.
• And many more