Job Description

Commis chef L3.

Position Type
Permanent

Salary
Wage Band: to be discussed
Hours Per Week: based on 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 shifts. Flexibility for weekends.
Job Type

Work Time: straight shifts
:
As a qualified Commis Chef you will assist the chef de partie with tasks related to meal preparation, maintenance, logistics, and safety and sanitation. Success in this role will be determined by your ability to support the kitchen's efficiency and safety without compromising the quality of the meals produced.

Required Languages: English fluent.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety. Prepare, cook & present hot & cold dishes and sauces according to hotel standards. Prepare and serve on carvery/banquets. Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins. Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors. Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals. Measure, mix, and prepare meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings. Wash, chop, and cut fruit, meat, and vegetables. Assess inventory and request resupplies when necessary. Plate meal items under the chef de partie's supervision.
Requirements:

Essential Skills:

English language and Maths to GCSE (or equivalent.) Good oral communication. Industry recognised Hospitality and Catering diploma or other qualification e.g. L2 NVQ Professional Cookery Accreditation, City and Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HND in professional cookery, foundation degree in culinary arts. Experience assisting in the food preparation process. Ability to produce good quality basic food. Ability to lift and carry heavy items. Experience of kitchen equipment. Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives/ slicers/ Deep fat fryers. High level of attention to detail. Experience assisting other chefs/ team work. Experience in cleaning down and setting up work stations. Fluent in English in order to follow Health & Safety procedures.
Desirable Skills:

1-2 years of work experience in a similar role. Hotel kitchen experience is advantageous Good understanding of food, health, and safety regulations. Excellent communication skills. Computer literate. Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award. Level 3 Food Safety Awards. Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work. Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes. Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes. Experience helping with deliveries and restocking. Experience assisting with stock rotation.
References are required and will be checked.

Right to live & work documentation and Share Code, Passport ID.

National Insurance number. Bank account.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 7.55-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CC0825