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De Vere; Holmes Chapel; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Apprenticeship programmes

Study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream pay access

Team events

Job summary

De Vere Cranage Estate in Holmes Chapel is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join a busy hotel kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, support multiple kitchen sections and learn the methods used to deliver high‑quality dishes for breakfast, conferences, weddings and events.

Friendly team with plenty of learning opportunities; full training offered, with a focus on food hygiene, safety and career progression within De Vere.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about food and keen to develop cooking skills.
• Willing to learn from senior chefs and grow in the role.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen with pace and accuracy.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support different kitchen sections.
• Learn how De Vere Cranage Estate delivers consistently high‑quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety in the kitchen and follow hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Job description

Great food starts with a great team. Are you looking to build your skills and start or develop your career as a Chef?

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen brigade at De Vere Cranage Estate in Holmes Chapel

As a Commis Chef with De Vere you’ll be part of a busy hotel kitchen where there’s plenty of variety. From breakfast and conference lunches to restaurant and bar menus, weddings and special events, you’ll have the opportunity to work with different dishes and develop your skills along the way.

Working alongside our experienced chefs, you’ll prepare ingredients, support different sections of the kitchen and learn how we prepare and deliver food to a consistently high standard. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, get involved and build your confidence as part of the brigade.

You’ll also play your part in keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe, following our food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.

What we’re looking for from a Commis Chef;

• Someone who enjoys working with food and is keen to learn and develop their skills as a Chef.
• A positive approach and willingness to learn from the chefs around you and get involved as part of the brigade.
• A good eye for detail and pride in the food you help prepare.
• Someone who is organised and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen experience would be helpful, but it’s not essential as full training will be provided.

With plenty of opportunities to learn and develop at De Vere, this could be the start of a great career in our kitchens.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Commis Chef.

• £12.71 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

De Vere Cranage Estate effortlessly blends a grand history and timeless elegance with state of the art facilities. It is a stunning Grade II listed estate with 151 bedrooms, 28 flexible meeting and event spaces, which are popular for both weddings, conferences and events, a Deli-style restaurant, bar and a Leisure club. A fun and vibrant place to work, our colleagues at Cranage Estate really enjoy being part of tight knit teams who work closely together to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

Your commute: we’re just off J18 of the M6 and we’re pleased to offer free parking to all colleagues. We’re also lucky to have great rail links to Manchester city centre from Goostrey station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.