Commis Chef - EICC - Nourish Full-Time / Permanent
£28000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Overview:
Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. In the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Excel London, The O2, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Aviva Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
As part of our growth strategy, we have expanded into Europe, operating multiple venues in the Netherlands and Germany, including the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam and the Uber Arena in Berlin. Our ambition is continued growth across the UK and continental Europe.
At the core of what we do is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating bespoke legendary experiences at our venues. Beyond the plate, we are valued by our clients as visionary venue partners, providing a range of partnership lead solutions that enhance the experience of fans and guests within the venues that we operate. With a focus on data and insights, we initiate and deliver change through our design and build teams, whilst providing additional commercial benefits through other channel brands, such as Lyvera, Keith Prowse. KERB, Peppermint and Levy Merchandise. Focused on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet. sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We have a commitment to significantly reducing our carbon impact, are official partners of Paralympics GB, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living or London Living Wage.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Commis Chef plays an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen within a fast-paced event and hospitality environment. Working closely with senior chefs, the role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards, and assisting in the delivery of high-quality dishes across live events, conferences, and exhibitions.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate chef looking to build culinary skills, gain experience across different kitchen sections, and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Kitchen Operations
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Support senior chefs with food preparation and service across multiple kitchen sections.
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Maintain clean, organised, and efficient workstations at all times.
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Ensure all dishes are prepared consistently and to high quality standards.
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Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
Event & Service Support
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Assist with catering for live events, conferences, exhibitions, and hospitality services.
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Adapt to changing event requirements and support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
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Help prepare dishes that cater for dietary requirements and diverse guest needs.
Teamwork & Communication
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Work collaboratively with chefs and wider kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
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Communicate effectively during service to support efficient kitchen operations.
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Support a positive and professional kitchen culture.
Learning & Development
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Learn from senior chefs and actively develop culinary skills and techniques.
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Participate in training and continuously improve knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
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Contribute ideas and show initiative to improve kitchen efficiency and standards.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Passion for food and hospitality with a willingness to learn and develop.
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Basic experience within a professional kitchen environment preferred.
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Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
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Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
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Flexible approach to working across different kitchen areas and events.
What you'll get in return
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Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
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23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
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Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
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Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
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Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
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Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
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Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
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Meals on duty included
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/2105/68675001/52809441/SU #SCOT #Levy UK
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
