Commis Chef – The Packhorse Inn, Moulton

£13 per hour + tronc (c.£16 per hour OTE) + perks

Full-time | Bridge Street, Moulton, Newmarket CB8 8SP

Two AA Rosettes. Suffolk Pub of the Year.

On the edge of Newmarket, the home of British horse racing, The Packhorse Inn is a proper village pub with 16 newly refurbished bedrooms and a passionate kitchen at its heart. We’re a 2 AA Rosette kitchen and winner of Suffolk Pub of the Year, led by one of the most creative chefs in Suffolk. Our menu follows the seasons: game, fish and vegetables when they’re at their best. Each month we run special menus: Butcher’s Best, where we break down half a Suffolk cow, and Fisherman’s Catch, where we cook whatever the boats land. We also host wine dinners, sharing suppers and other events, and serve one of the best roasts around.

The role

We’re looking for a Commis Chef who wants to learn properly and build a real career in great kitchens. You’ll start by supporting our chefs across the sections: prepping, cooking and plating, and learning the techniques behind Rosette-level food. As your confidence grows, you’ll take on more responsibility. You don’t need years of experience. What matters is that you’re keen, hardworking and hungry to learn. Working alongside our Head Chef and brigade, you’ll pick up more in a few months than you would in years elsewhere.

What you’ll bring

A genuine passion for food and a desire to learn
Some kitchen experience or a catering qualification is a bonus, but not essential
Care and attention to detail, even on the small jobs
A positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to muck in
Good habits around cleanliness and food safety, or a willingness to learn them
Curiosity about seasonal, local produce and where your ingredients come from

What you’ll get

£13 per hour basic
Tronc on top, bringing OTE to around £16 per hour
Proper training from day one. You’ll learn butchery, fish prep, sauces, pastry and more from chefs who cook at the highest level.
A clear path to Chef de Partie and beyond. We’re a growing group of pubs and hotels across East Anglia, and we promote from within, with structured development and mentoring from our Head and Regional Chefs.
Industry-accredited, nationally recognised qualifications as you progress
Team and individual incentives, including staff days out and trips abroad
Flexible 45-hour-per-week rota
Good staff food every shift, made with the same produce we serve our guests
Discounts on food and rooms
High-street discounts, plus reward and recognition prizes
Referral scheme worth up to £1,500 per hire
The chance to work and learn alongside talented teams at our sister pubs and kitchens

Ready to start your journey in a great kitchen?

Apply now and tell us a little about why you love to cook. No long CV needed.