Commis Chef

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a picturesque location overlooking a historic harbour. Join a passionate kitchen team as a Commis Chef, where you'll work with locally sourced produce to create delightful dishes. This role offers a supportive environment with great training and opportunities for progression. Enjoy benefits like discounts on food, drink, and accommodation, as well as a share of tips. If you're organized, adaptable, and have a genuine passion for cooking, we’d love to have you on board!

Benefits

Share of Tips

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet dish specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure high-quality food delivery.
• Work as part of a team to maintain kitchen operations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Passion for Cooking

Food Preparation

Job description

The Pier House overlooks Charlestown’s historic Georgian harbour, complete with iconic Tall Ships. The sea-facing restaurant, bar, and hotel-style rooms provide a warm welcome with the crackle of a log fire during cold months and plenty of cosy nooks to sink into. Outside, the sunny terrace is an idyllic spot for al fresco dining, taking full advantage of the impressive surroundings.

You’ll be working in a picture-postcard location that’s graced the big screen across the world, with its iconic Tall Ships serving as a backdrop to blockbuster movies and TV shows alike.

Are you an enthusiastic Commis chef with experience working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and work alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to delight our guests. As a commis chef, you will assist in food preparation, work as part of the team, ensure correct procedures are followed, and meet dish specifications precisely.

What we offer …

• 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

Our Commis Chefs are expected to:

• Be well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for their work
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering
• Combine product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily kitchen operations

We’d love you to join our team!

Additional Info:

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

Early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the recruitment process and may close the advert early. Please note, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or media sales, and speculative CVs will not be considered.

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more info.

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom