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Commis Chef

4/2/2026

The Commis Chef will assist with food preparation across various sections, including salads, starters, and main courses, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. They are responsible for following HACCP regulations, managing stock rotation, and ensuring dishes meet quality and dietary requirements.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Potters Resorts offers the UK's only Fully Inclusive Short Breaks. Choose from two five star resorts: Five Lakes in the beautiful Essex countryside or Hopton On Sea, perched on the scenic Norfolk coast. 4 Night Midweek and 3 Night Weekend breaks combine outstanding fully inclusive value with award-winning hospitality. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious food and drink, activities, sports and superb leisure facilities, plus West End quality evening entertainment, as standard. Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you’re after, you can have it all at Potters Resorts, without the hidden costs. No wonder we’re ranked the Best UK Holiday Parks & Resorts by Which? Readers, and are a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice! Breaks are adult only, year round, with the exception of the school holidays exclusively at Hopton On Sea, when the resort transforms into a fun-filled destination for all generations.
About the Role

Company Description

Commis Chef

  • Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Full-time

Company Description

Potters Resorts is the UK's only fully inclusive resort, offering a unique holiday experience where everything is included at one price. With a rich heritage of excellence, we provide our guests with comfortable accommodations, exceptional dining, west ends style entertainment, and a wide range of activities. Our commitment to quality and outstanding service has recently earned us the title of the number one resort in the UK by the readers of Which? magazine for the second consecutive year. At Potters Resorts, we believe in creating unforgettable memories, ensuring that every guest enjoys a truly seamless and stress-free getaway. 🌟 

Job Description

Join the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort Team!

Are You Ready to Shine in Hospitality?

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we're not just looking for employees – we're seeking stars who will help us maintain our status as the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive resort. If you're passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and take pride in your work, we want you on our team!

    What We're Looking For:

    • A keen eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness
    • Enthusiasm and energy to go the extra mile for our guests
    • Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently
    • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment

    About the Commis Chef role; 

    • Assisting with food preparation, including salads, vegetables, starters, main courses, and bakery section
    • Working safely by following HACCP and Food Hygiene regulations
    • Completing temperature checks
    • Assisting with stock rotation
    • A keen eye for detail 
    • Good time management 
    • A commitment to reducing waste in the kitchen by adhering to menu and portion sizes 
    • Experience in a commis chef role is not necessary, as full training will be given 

    You will take personal pride in; 

    • Working as a team to deliver fresh, delicious, and quality food to our guests
    • Ensuring that the kitchen environment is kept clean and hygiene at all times 
    • Using attention to detail to ensure that every dish meets our exceptional standards
    • Having the necessary knowledge to cater to dietary and allergy requirements 
    • Promoting teamwork by establishing strong working relationships with those around you, by treating your colleagues with respect 
    • Ensuring that you attend training sessions and keep your knowledge of our menus and regulations up to date 

    We Offer:

    • £13.50 per hour
    • Employee assistance and well-being programs
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Friends & family discounts
    • Loyalty awards

    Hours of work: 

    • This is a Full-time position working 5 days out of 7 to include weekends and bank holidays
    • Straight shifts – no split shifts!
    • Shifts: 6am – 3pm / 12pm - 9pm / 2pm – 11pm to be worked on a rotational basis

     

    Qualifications

    At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we believe that the right attitude is more valuable than formal qualifications. We're looking for team members who are:

    • 😊 Friendly and approachable
    • 💪 Hardworking and dedicated
    • 🌟 Enthusiastic about providing excellent service
    • 🤝 Team players who support their colleagues
    • 📈 Eager to learn and grow

    No formal qualifications are needed although experience of working in a kitchen would be advantageous.  We'll provide all the training you need to excel in your role if you have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and are passionate about food!

    Additional Information

    Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes?

    • 🌟 Be part of an award-winning, newly expanded resort
    • 💼 Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
    • 🍔 Free Meals when working
    • 🏋️‍♀️ Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities
    • 💰 Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
    • 🎓 Continuous training through our Potters Academy
    • 🏆 Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
    • 🤗 A genuinely enjoyable place to work 

    Ready to start your exciting journey with us?

    Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

    Immediate start available for the right candidate.

    Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

  • Experience Required : No
  • Job: Commis
  • Compensation: GBP 13.50 - GBP 13.50 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    Food preparationHACCP complianceFood hygieneTemperature checksStock rotationTime managementWaste reductionMenu knowledgeAllergy awarenessTeamworkKitchen cleanlinessAttention to detail
    Categories
    HospitalityFood & Beverage
    Benefits
    Employee assistance programWell-being programCycle to work schemeFriends and family discountsLoyalty awardsFree mealsFree gym accessLeisure facilities accessTraining and development
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