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Commis Chef

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We’re Hiring: Commis Chef at CPU 🍽️

We’re Grazing — a sharp, agile London-based contract caterer with big ambitions and even bigger flavour. We’ve got a brilliant client sites across central London, and a reputation for doing things differently.

Are you passionate about food, keen to learn, and ready to get stuck into a busy kitchen?

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join the team at CPU.


What you’ll be doing:
  • Supporting the kitchen team with day-to-day food preparation

  • Preparing ingredients to a high standard

  • Keeping your section clean, organised and ready for service

  • Helping the wider team during busy periods

  • Learning new skills and developing your career in the kitchen

What we’re looking for:
  • A genuine interest in food and cooking

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Good organisation and attention to detail

  • The ability to work well as part of a team

  • Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but enthusiasm counts for plenty

In return, you’ll get the chance to learn, develop and build your skills alongside a great kitchen team.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0210/43031001/52837528/SU #Grazing

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

What this role involves

General background for chef roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Develop recipes, plan menus and create new dishes
  • Research new ingredients and suppliers
  • Prepare and cook dishes and desserts
Typical pay (UK)
£22,000 starting · £40,000 experienced
Typical hours
40 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on Grazing's own careers site.