We are currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our team at one of our conference venues in Leamington Spa, CV32 6R.
This is a permanent postion working 40 hours a week, 5 over 7, on a rota basis. There will be an occasional requirement for overtime which will be given back as time off in lieu. The venue is easily commutable from Warwick, Leamington Spa, Coventry, and the surrounding areas, including Solihull, Nuneaton, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
We are looking for a hardworking Commis Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at this busy and exciting site. Our chefs enjoy full autonomy to create fresh, cooked-from-scratch menus every day using seasonal ingredients. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of services, including breakfast buffets for around 120 guests, lunch buffets with salad bars, main courses, and desserts for up to 300 covers, private dining events, and seasonal outdoor catering serving street-style foods such as BBQ, smoking, pizza, and hog roasts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Commis Chef to develop their skills and grow within a dynamic, supportive team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Is positive, reliable, and honest
2. Is passionate about great food and excellent service
3. Is a strong team player with good communication skills
4. Is keen to learn, develop, and grow within the team
5. Has basic culinary skills and general knowledge of food hygiene (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable)
6. Can assist in creating and developing dishes and weekly menus
7. Understands the importance of stock management and reducing food waste
8. Is highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment
9. Maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas
10. Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
11. Can work on their own initiative and as part of a team of 12
12. Has experience in a similar role or environment (preferred)
13. Is eligible to work in the UK
14. Has a can-do attitude and enjoys participating fully as part of the team
WILSON VALE PERKS:
15. Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
16. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
17. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
18. Paid training bespoke to you
19. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
20. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
21. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
22. Enhanced Maternity Pay
SITE PERKS:
23. Christmas and New Year shut down
24. On site parking
25. Free meal every shift
26. Overtime given back as time off in lieu