Trainee Chef

Butcombe Group; Petworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning team as a Commis Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive and innovative kitchen environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced chefs while working with the best locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and access to industry-leading training programs that foster your professional growth. Be part of a company that values mental health and well-being, providing a supportive atmosphere for all team members. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

75% off food on shift

Access to Liberation Life

Industry leading training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Staff parties and events

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to various kitchen roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Culinary School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We are an ambitious, award-winning business who pride ourselves in offering an eclectic range of innovative, fresh, and seasonal menus that ‘wow’ our customers within an industry leading environment. We run friendly, welcoming, and positive kitchens with high standards always striving to be the best we can be.

We are looking for a Commis Chef to join the family.

What’s in it for you?

1. The chance to work for an award-winning business. We have won the Best Food offer (2019 & 2020) and Best Managed Pub Company (2021) at The UK Publican Awards.
2. Access to Liberation Life - an incredible platform where you can earn cash-back with major retailers, save money on your purchases including holidays, groceries, gifts and much more!
3. A competitive hourly rate, an equal share of great tips and 75% off food on shift. You will get paid for the hours you work.
4. Access to industry leading training and development. We offer bespoke training plans as part of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme.
5. We offer additional support and coaching from our executive chef team and talented kitchen teams.
6. We work with HIT training in providing industry leading apprenticeship schemes.
7. The opportunity to work for a diverse company and gain experience in a range of kitchens and menus; all with the aim of you gaining as much experience as possible.
8. A business who cares about you. We are ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project fighting the stigma of mental health and working with them to train and support our teams. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that is there 24/7 to provide you with support.
9. You will work with some of the best locally sourced produce and ingredients.
10. We will back with you the tools you need to do a great job and have invested significantly in our kitchens.
11. Staff parties, events, training courses, great staff and supplier discounts and much more!