Commis Chef – Award-Winning Farm-to-Fork Lakeside Kitchen
Do you have a genuine passion for food? Are you eager to learn, develop your skills, and build a career in an award-winning kitchen? If food excites you and you're ready to work hard alongside an exceptional team, we'd love to meet you.
We are a fast-growing, award-winning restaurant, proud winners of the Good Food Award and nominees for the Lancashire Taste Award. Everything we create comes straight from the land: we grow our own produce, raise our own animals, and work with trusted local suppliers to deliver authentic farm-to-fork dining.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to begin or continue their culinary journey with us.
What we offer:
- The chance to learn from an experienced and passionate team of chefs.
- Hands-on experience working with the freshest homegrown ingredients.
- A structured environment where you'll develop your skills every day.
- A supportive kitchen culture that encourages learning, teamwork and progression.
- A fast-paced kitchen where every day brings new opportunities.
- Clear career progression within a growing, award-winning business.
- We take our role seriously, but we encourage curiosity, creativity and personality.
- 4 day working week with opportunity for overtime
- Christmas day and boxing day off
What we're looking for:
- Previous kitchen experience is desirable; attitude and enthusiasm matter most.
- A willingness to learn and develop your culinary skills.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- A genuine passion for food and cooking.
- Pride in producing quality work and attention to detail.
- A strong work ethic and the resilience to thrive in a busy kitchen.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit team.
- An appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients and sustainable cooking.
- Someone who wants to build a long-term career within an ambitious and growing restaurant.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced chefs, develop your confidence, and become part of a kitchen that takes enormous pride in everything it serves.
Whether you're fresh from college or already gaining experience in professional kitchens, if you're dedicated, hardworking and hungry to improve, we want to hear from you.
Please write a cover letter for this position.
Your cover letter should tell us:
- About any kitchen experience you have and what you've learned so far.
- Why you're passionate about food and why you want to become a chef.
- Why farm-to-fork cooking, sustainability and fresh produce excite you.
- How you demonstrate resilience, dedication and a willingness to learn.
- What you hope to achieve in your culinary career and why you want to grow with us.
- Accessibility is a core value of our business. Tell us how you will contribute to our accessible ethos.
We want to see your enthusiasm, personality and determination, but above all, your genuine passion for food.
Apply now and begin your journey with our award-winning farm-to-fork team.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
