Afternoon Commis Chef

Job Description

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

About us:

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Commis Chef.

As a Commis Chef, you will make delicious products in our production kitchen, such as Sausage Rolls, Quiches, Salads, and Soups. If you like cooking at home and enjoy using quality ingredients, this role is for you.

Contracted hours: 42 hours/week

Working Hours: 1pm-10pm

Pay: £12.75/hr

Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7

Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live within a 5-mile radius, this job is for you

Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you can…

• Assist with food preparation for large-scale production
• Follow recipes and kitchen procedures with accuracy
• Support senior chefs in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Ensure workstation is clean, organised, and well-stocked
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

Our people tell us you’ll be a great addition to the team if you have....

• Previous kitchen experience (desirable but not essential – full training provided)
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Flexibility and reliability

What’s in it for you?

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Values

We care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. xwzovoh

We care about nature:

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.