We are looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef (cold kitchen - salads, sides, desserts) to join our friendly kitchen team at Pizza on the Park. This full time position (42 hours per week worked over 3.5 shifts) offers a fantastic learning experience to an entry-level chef who knows the basics and is looking to take on a new challenge and that next step in their career!

If you love your pizza and Italian food, you've probably heard of Pizza on the Park. Offering stunning Neapolitan style pizzas as well as other authentic Italian dishes in a recently renovated, bright and beautiful space filled with art and greenery with a vibrant open kitchen, Pizza on the Park is the place to be on Park Street for the best pizza in Bristol (don't believe us? Check out our number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for pizza in Bristol!).

Our goal is to have kitchen teams that are happy and productive - our chefs don't work crazy hours, have a supportive Head Chef who is willing to develop the team's skills and ensure a good work life balance, with Christmas off and a rota pattern that you can plan around! There is an excellent training ethic in this kitchen - progression is very possible for those that have the right attitude and get stuck in! 

As Commis Chef, you'll be working in our cold kitchen - helping produce the delicious salads, sides and desserts that accompany our mouth-watering pizzas and other Italian dishes!

Key information for the Commis Chef role:

Hours: 42 hours per week (over 3.5 shifts per week, with 3.5 days off per week - a pattern that allows a fantastic work-life balance!)

Salary: £11.60 per hour plus monthly service charge

What you’ll be doing as Commis Chef:

• Working in the cold kitchen section (salads, desserts, sides)
• Working with fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce
• Learning new techniques to further your development
• Involved in service from day one
• Acting as a good team player - getting stuck in as required

Company perks: 

• 20%-50% company discounts across Quarter's four Clifton-based restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels
• Paid overtime and Christmas off (the restaurant closes for about a week over Christmas)
• 10% off your bus tickets to work via First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Discounts with a range of local businesses, from gyms and spas, to hairdressers, family-friendly activities and more!
  
• Free meals on duty (the staff food at Pizza on the Park is legendary!)
  
• Friendly, supportive working environment with regular company socials and parties
  
• Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle parking
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly service charge
• Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression within our four restaurants

About our ideal Commis Chef:

You’re friendly, confident and a great team player. You love to cook with fresh, quality ingredients and are passionate about providing our valued customers with excellent food. You are able to maintain high standards in all aspects of your role, and are keen to learn and progress! You will be looking to get valuable experience within a fast-paced team where you'll get to be involved in service from the word go - not preparing veggies all day!

The next steps:

If you think you’d be a great addition to our team, please send us your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why we should consider you for the role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 28th February 2025.

The interview process:

The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short trial at the restaurant (lasting approximately 2-3 hours). We reserve the right to close this role before the given deadline in the event a suitable candidate is found.

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