Commis Chef

The QHotels Collection; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Ashford, Kent, is looking for a passionate individual to join their culinary team as a kitchen assistant. You will assist with food preparation and basic cooking under the guidance of experienced chefs, while developing your skills in a vibrant kitchen environment. Candidates should have a strong passion for food and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers numerous benefits including free health club membership and support for training.

Benefits

Chef whites provided

Free health club membership

Discounts across the hospitality group

Family & Friends discounts

Support with training and professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• A passion for food and delivering that passion on a plate to all guests.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work together as a team.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and basic cooking under the supervision of a Chef De Partie.
• Assist in all sections of the kitchen operation.
• Learn and develop kitchen skills.

Skills

Passion for food

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Job description

Do you have a passion for food?

Are you looking to kickstart your culinary career?

The important stuff:

• Chef whites provided
• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

You will do food preparation and basic cooking under the supervision of a Chef De Partie. Quickly learn the basics on the job whilst assisting in all sections of the kitchen operation as well as continuing to find new ways to learn and develop your skills both in and outside the kitchen.

Is this the role for me?

• A passion for food and delivering that passion on a plate to allour guests
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work together as a team

Curious to find out more?

Ashford International Hotel & Spa is located in Ashford, Kent, not too far from London and is a 4*, 179-bedroom property. Our hotel has the Horizon restaurant and the Quench bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings & event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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