Commis Chef

Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Location: Bisham Abbey, Marlow, SL7 1RR

Salary: £26,200 plus excellent benefits 

Schedule: Full time 39 hours per week, working Monday – Sunday 5 out of 7 shifts either 6am – 2pm or 11.30am – 8pm.

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant in our Bisham Abbey team, you’ll help create high‑quality meals that support guests, athletes, and visitors — contributing to experiences that make a positive impact every day.

You’ll be part of a collaborative kitchen where you can learn, grow, and play an important role in ensuring we deliver nutritious, well‑prepared dishes for the community that uses the centre. Your work will help keep the kitchen running smoothly, supporting both colleagues and the wider purpose of the site.

What you’ll do as a Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Assist with basic food preparation including chopping, peeling, and portioning ingredients
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Support stock rotation, storage processes, and inventory checks
• Contribute to cooking tasks under the guidance of senior chefs
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment when required
• Ensure ingredients are correctly labelled and stored
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and food hygiene
• A willingness to learn and take direction
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer:

• Free membership at the Centre for you and a friend or family member (limited to 1) plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities. 
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check  
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities   
• 6% employer matched pension contribution 
• Up to 25 days annual leave 
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary 
• Plus, more Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.

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