Breakfast Chef/Commis Chef

Young & Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in our

Weekly pay

Free meals

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

The Orange Tree pub in Richmond, part of Young & Co., is seeking a Breakfast/Commis Chef to join a welcoming kitchen team. You will be involved in preparing fresh dishes for our breakfast and main menus, with the opportunity to learn and develop under an apprenticeship scheme and masterclasses.

We offer 20% pub discounts, free meals, a Sharesave and Pension plan, and 28 days of holiday per year. If you are passionate about cooking and eager to grow, apply now to join a busy West London venue

Qualifications

• We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for producing quality fresh food in a welcoming pub environment.
• Active hands-on approach and a willingness to learn new skills as part of a kitchen team.
• Strong standards and a great work ethic are essential for this role.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are important to deliver top quality service.
• Good planning and organisational skills to complete day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team in all prep and service tasks.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Learn and apply recipes, cooking techniques and portion control.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver top quality customer service.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day kitchen tasks and organisation.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning

Work ethic

Job description

Commis Chef

Located just a short stroll from Richmond station and next to West London's famous Orange Tree Theatre you'll find a delight and a home from home for all rugby fans out there in The Orange Tree pub. Well known for our historic attachment to sports, The Orange Tree offers brilliant service, a friendly atmosphere and a well-stocked bar.
Boasting HD screens galore it's the perfect place to catch the match if you've missed out on tickets to Twickenham, but The Orange Tree still maintains a warm and traditional pub feel with old-fashioned cask ale pumps and dimly lit hanging lanterns.
We all know rugby players are big eaters and that rugby fans love a drink; thank god then that we serve a delightful menu to satisfy even the largest of appetites, but there is also a truly delightful lunch and evening menu too. This comprises of all the old British classics served with a modern twist and a kind smile. A great South London pub.
We also have 13 beautiful boutique bedrooms in our hotel beautifully decorated. Located in a leafy suburb of London and with easy connections to Twickenham Stadium and the city centre, The Orange Tree is an ideal choice.

What we offer our Breakfast/Commis Chef:

• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our culinary masterclasses to sharpen your skills , and development towards CDP
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Weekly pay
• Free meals
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year

What we look for in a Commis Chef:

We are looking for an existing Breakfast or Commis Chef, an excellent Kitchen Porter or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who consider themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Commis Chef you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills; be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your kitchen team; you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks