Commis Chef Permanent Location: Cheshire Salary: £26,313 per annum Start date: ASAP About the Role You'll join a busy professional kitchen, supporting the wider catering team in the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality food. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a genuine interest in food and a willingness to learn, working alongside experienced chefs to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment. You'll be expected to maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and organisation at all times, taking pride in your section and contributing to the smooth running of service. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing ingredients and assisting with the cooking of dishes to a consistently high standard. Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with food hygiene regulations. Supporting senior chefs with stock rotation, storage and basic kitchen administration. Following recipes and portion guidelines accurately and consistently. Assisting with the setup and breakdown of kitchen stations before and after service. What We're Looking For Essential: Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure A relevant catering or culinary qualification A current food hygiene certificate If you're looking to build your career in a professional kitchen and bring energy and commitment to the role, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited