Commis Chef

Part Time | 2 to 3 Days per Week | Daytime Hours | Plus Tips

The Fallow Deer is a busy, well established independent café and gastro bar on Teddington High Street. We are known for quality brunch, fresh seasonal produce and food prepared from scratch in house.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Part Time Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working 2 to 3 days per week.

This is a hands on role in a busy kitchen. The main focus will be food preparation and supporting the chefs during service, but the role will also involve general kitchen duties, including washing up and KP work when required.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing fresh ingredients for daily service
• Washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients
• Preparing and organising mise en place
• Assisting chefs with food preparation and basic cooking
• Supporting the kitchen during busy brunch and lunch services
• Receiving and correctly storing deliveries
• Maintaining fridges, freezers and food storage areas
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures
• Keeping workstations and kitchen areas clean and organised
• Washing pots, pans, utensils and dishes when required
• Supporting the Kitchen Porter and other kitchen team members as needed

What We're Looking For

Previous food preparation experience is required.

Experience working in a busy café, restaurant or professional kitchen is highly preferred.

You should be comfortable preparing fresh ingredients and carrying out basic food preparation.

You must be happy to work across different areas of the kitchen, including washing up and KP duties when required.

We are looking for someone reliable, hardworking, organised and comfortable working at pace during busy services.

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate required.

Hours

Part time

2 to 3 shifts per week

Typical hours 7am to 5pm

Daytime shifts only

No evening shifts

Weekend availability is essential. Applicants must be available to work weekends on a regular basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who cannot commit to weekend shifts.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Weekly tips

• Sociable daytime hours

• No late nights

• Staff meals on shift

• Friendly independent kitchen environment

• Opportunity to develop your kitchen and cooking skills

If you have food preparation experience, enjoy working with fresh ingredients and are looking for 2 to 3 regular shifts per week, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and your current weekday and weekend availability.

The Fallow Deer Team

Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person