Commis Chef

The QHotels Collection; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef whites provided

Free gym membership

Staff discounts

Training & qualifications support

Free parking

Job summary

The QHotels Collection in Ashford, Kent, is looking for aspiring cooks to join our kitchen team as a junior cook under the supervision of a Chef De Partie. You’ll learn the basics on the job while assisting in all sections and steadily developing practical skills.

We offer chef whites, gym membership, staff discounts, training and qualifications support, plus free parking and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Job description

Do you have a passion for food?

Are you looking to kickstart your culinary career?

Job Perks & Benefits:

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!

Job Overview:

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.

Key Skills & Qualities:

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

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.

We are thrilled to share that our hotel has been accredited with bronze fromGreen Tourism!