Commis Chef (Blue Elephant Restaurant)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Commis Chef to join our culinary team within the Blue Elephant Kitchen. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their skills and gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment while preparing authentic Thai cuisine.

Working closely with senior chefs, the selected candidate will support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, fresh herbs, vegetables, sauces, curry pastes, garnishes, and mise-en-place according to recipes and production requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of authentic Thai dishes to established quality standards.
• Support senior chefs during food preparation and service periods.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, freshness, portion control, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations, kitchen equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene procedures.
• Ensure correct food storage, labelling, date marking and stock rotation using FIFO principles.
• Minimise food waste through proper handling, preparation and storage of ingredients.
• Assist with buffet service, à la carte service, special events and other kitchen operations as required.
• Report maintenance, equipment, or food quality concerns to senior kitchen staff.
• Participate in training sessions, team briefings, and continuous learning opportunities.

We Are Looking For

• Passion for food, hospitality and delivering excellent guest experiences.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good knife skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Thai ingredients and cooking techniques is considered an advantage.
• Culinary qualification and Food Safety/HACCP certification are advantageous.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

If you have a passion for cooking, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn from experienced culinary professionals, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our team!

Having been awarded the 'Great Place to Work' certification, join the team you can trust to develop your career. Interested candidates should send their CV and covering letter by email to, [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strict confidence.