Commis Chef

Wshgroup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Competitive salary

Work/life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Team events scheduled throughout the

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in Birmingham is seeking a committed Commis Chef to assist the head chef, prepare dishes to recipes, and help maintain high standards of food safety and presentation in a busy kitchen.

You will work at a fast pace, support station management, and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth service. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment with DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all food items assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all food handled, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration - communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure tolerance

Job description

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all food items assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all food handled, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration - communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balanceEmployee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Term Time Contract
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.