We are for an enthusiastic temporary seasonal Commis Chef (cold kitchen - salads and desserts) to join our friendly kitchen team at Pizza on the Park on a fixed term basis (with Christmas off, guaranteed!). This position is offered on either a part time or full time basis (either 20 hours per week, or 40 hours per week. Please specify your preference in your application!).

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 take our word for it - we're proud to be sitting at number 1 on Tripadvisor for Pizza in Bristol!).

You will get great variety in this role. The cold kitchen is part of our open kitchen and you will be working on our salads, starters and desserts.

Key information for the Temporary Seasonal Commis Chef role:

Hours: Full time or part time - either 20 hours per week worked over 2-3 shifts per week, or 40 hours per week worked over 5 shifts. Both options will be on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: £11.60 per hour plus service charge

Contract type: This will be fixed term contract, starting on 26th November until 20th December 2024. 

What you’ll be doing as Temporary Seasonal Commis Chef:

• Involved in service from day one
• Working with fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce
• Learning new techniques to further your development
• Acting as a good team player - getting stuck in as required
  

Company perks:

• A competitive rate of pay and monthly service charge
• 20% company discounts in our restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided and laundered
• 28 days holiday per annum including Bank Holidays (pro rated for this part time position)
• Regular company socials and parties
• Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression

About our ideal Temporary 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 guests 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 via the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 15th November 2024.

The interview process:

The interview process will involve a first round telephone or Zoom interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short trial and chat with our Head Chef. We will be interviewing as applications arrive and reserve the right to close this position ahead of the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.