Commis Chef

Job Summary

Istanbul Restaurant is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to support the kitchen team with food preparation and daily cooking tasks. The successful candidate will help prepare fresh ingredients, maintain high standards of food hygiene, and learn professional kitchen techniques while contributing to a smooth and efficient service.

Job Description

• Assist senior chefs with daily food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Wash, peel, chop, and portion vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients for Turkish-inspired dishes according to recipes.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and kitchen supervisors.
• Assist with preparing sauces, marinades, salads, and side dishes.
• Help maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and labelled where required.
• Check ingredient freshness and report any quality concerns.
• Keep workstations, utensils, and kitchen equipment clean and organised.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen-handling procedures.
• Assist with plating dishes during busy service periods.
• Help monitor stock levels and organise kitchen supplies.
• Minimise food waste by following portion-control procedures.
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment after preparation and service.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience or culinary training is desirable but not essential.
• Interest in Turkish cuisine and professional cooking techniques is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Willingness to learn recipes and follow kitchen instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends when required.

Pay: £15.00-£28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person