COMMIS CHEF

Salary: £26,424 per annum rising to £28,837
Hours: 35 per week, shift system across 5 days over 7 (including evenings and weekends)
Location: Rednal, Birmingham
Leave: 50 days including closure days and public holidays (pro rata)
Pension: Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Join a professional kitchen team where you will develop your culinary skills while supporting our busy headquarters conferences, events and hotel services.

About NASUWT
The NASUWT is the leading trade union representing the interests of teachers and school leaders across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar.

What you will be doing
You will provide professional culinary service to internal and external customers. Your work will support food preparation, stock control, kitchen hygiene and safe equipment operation.

Your key responsibilities:
•    Food stock control: Rotate, store, date-stamp and label all food stock and deliveries in line with legislation and organisational procedures
•    Food preparation: Complete preparatory work for breakfast, bar food and other menus
•    Quality standards: Maintain consistency in food preparation, presentation and portioning
•    Kitchen hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and organisation in all kitchen areas
•    Health and safety compliance: Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, HACCP, risk assessments, allergen procedures, fire safety and emergency protocols
•    Equipment operation: Operate kitchen equipment and power appliances only when trained and competent
•    Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and follow instructions from senior chefs
•    Other duties: Undertake additional duties as requested by the General Secretary

What we are looking for
You will have experience in a hospitality kitchen and strong communication skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly candidates from minority ethnic communities and disabled people.

How to apply: Closing Date: 2 September 2026 at 23:59

Please read the Guidance for Applicants, Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Employment before applying.

Any queries should be directed to: [email protected]

Ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic environment where you will support meaningful events? Apply today click here and take the next step in your kitchen career.