Role: Commis Chef Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Salary / Rate of pay: £25,775.88 per annum Are you a passionate and ambitious Commis Chef looking to kick-start your culinary career in a prestigious and supportive environment? Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning, luxury spa hotel in the Leicestershire countryside and we have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Commis Chef to join their experienced team. This isn't just any kitchen; it's a place where culinary excellence meets a commitment to a healthy work-life balance. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Share of tips Free meals on duty Free on-site parking 39-hour working week, with no split shifts! Free shuttle service from some local villages Discounted staff F&B rates Access to the spa facilities and gym Discounted staff stays for you, your family, and friends Recommend a friend employee scheme Bonuses, recognition, and reward schemes Company pension scheme Training and development opportunities Package £25,775.88 per annum Why choose our Client? Do you want to work in a calm, luxurious environment that values quality and work-life balance? Our client is an award-winning spa hotel that doesn't just focus on the wellbeing of its guests, but their staff too! Their ethos is about relaxation and well-being, and this extends to their team too. Say goodbye to those long, disjointed days. The chefs here work straight shifts only, allowing you to plan your life with consistency and predictability. You'll work a sensible and sustainable 39 hours per week, giving you ample time to rest, recharge, and pursue your interests outside of work. Situated in the glorious Leicestershire countryside, near Melton Mowbray, this family-run business serves good quality, healthy, locally sourced, fresh food. Dining here is a multi-sensory experience that can be enjoyed in either the restaurant or the bar area. It's a busy operation catering for breakfast of 180 covers, buffet-style lunches for 250 covers, and an average of 50-100 covers at dinnertime. Please note that accommodation is not available with this role therefore, candidates should only apply if they can commute to the area daily. Due to its rural location, our client does kindly offer a free transportation service from Melton Mowbray and Asfordby areas, should you not drive. What's involved? As an enthusiastic Commis Chef looking to start their next chapter in their catering career, you will work as part of an experienced and supportive team of 23 chefs, who are passionate about ensuring the guest receives good quality, nutritious meals that are a delight to the taste buds! Having had some previous kitchen experience already, you will be responsible for preparing fresh ingredients, basic salads, and sauces, measuring ingredients as well as plating and presenting meal items, all under the guidance of a more senior chef. The Commis Chef will keep the stock rooms, fridges, and freezers organised through stock rotation; ensuring all spoiled or outdated food items are thrown away and then replenished when you accept deliveries; checking all ordered items are included and are of the expected quality. You will maintain high standards of hygiene at all times; making sure that all workstations are sanitised as well as carrying out basic cleaning duties and following the rules of health and safety. For the right person, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone still in the early stages of their career who wants to learn and progress as a chef in a professional kitchen, using fresh produce. Accommodation is not available with this role therefore, candidates should only apply if they can commute to the area daily. Due to its rural location, our client does kindly offer a free transportation service from Melton Mowbray and Asfordby, should you not drive. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Commis Chef role in Leicestershire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation. Consultant: Tania Varley Job Number: 931672 / INDCHEF Job Role: Commis Chef Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.