Commis Chef

1 week ago

Padstow, United Kingdom Rick Stein Full time
Trainee/ Commis Chef
Pay - £ per hour (£21,112 per year) , £ per hour for under 18s Plus up to £5,700 per year in tips (based on last years figures, paid weekly),  giving total potential earnings of £26,812 per year. Flexible shifts with part and full time options A  top 100 Best Company to work for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee/Commis Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our iconic flagship restaurant, The Seafood restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 100 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in both supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility. 

You will also have the opportunity to apply for our chef Apprenticeship.

What you’ll be getting up to

Food preparation and making basic sauces Learning how to work the different sections in the kitchen Supporting the senior kitchen team Learning and being inspired by our senior chefs to progress to the next level

Wantto know what it's like to work here?

Checkout our 'Life at Steins' media channels. 

Instagram : @lifeatsteins_
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Grow your career with us 

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Our current Head Chef, Pete Murt, has worked his way up through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porter so he knows exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with: 

Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence Opportunities to move between parts of our business Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Perks 

We want to impress you,as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all ourstaff.

Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll workwith you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full-timeemployees can request to work a four-day week. Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips and you’ll even get tipswhen you’re on holiday Staff discounts. You’ll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops andonline and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. You can also order wineat cost price. Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 coursemeal for two people in one of our restaurants. Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun socialevents and parties. Wellbeing support. You’re able to access all of Hospitality Action’s EmployeeAssistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phoneline and help sheets. Recommenda friend bonus .If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you’ll receive a bonus from usas a thank you. Pension scheme. To help save for yourfuture, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first3 months. Staff surprises.  We like to make yousmile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year. Holiday.  You'll get 28 days paidholiday every year which increases after 2 years. Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you’ll get 1 paid day to volunteerfor a charity that’s important to you.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie. 

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company which you willlearn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here atStein's are:

Hospitality is from our hearts. Enjoy learning & improving. Right thing, right way. Bring out the best in each other. Show great team spirit.

Good to know... 

Parking – there is plenty of free parking available in Padstow. Travel to work – Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day. You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail. Uniform- we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Say hello
We'd love to hear from you - email your cv to petemurt[at] or click apply to submit a quick application. 

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. 

The Seafood Restaurant was the first restaurant opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in 1975. The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow is famous for establishing an international reputation for the very freshest fish and shellfish, often landed on our doorstep. In the centre of the restaurant is a Seafood Bar where guests can enjoy watching chefs assembling platters of oysters, langoustines and sashimi. 

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