Commis Chef

Stanley House Hotel and Spa; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hotel seeks a Commis Chef to join their award-winning kitchen team. This role involves supporting breakfast service and preparing high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic kitchen.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Team Member discounted stays

50% off F&B

Continuous learning & development

Employee assistance program

Team member rewards

Uniform provided

Competitive pay including TRONC

Additional annual leave and family leave

Qualifications

• Eager to showcase culinary skills in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively under experienced chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef de Partie in delivering food and service.
• Prepare breakfast items and manage the buffet.
• Ensure hygiene standards and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

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Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. With 30 first-class bedrooms, unrivalled wedding and conference facilities, the hugely popular Fred’s Brasserie and a world-class spa, Stanley House is truly a hotel like no other.

What we're looking for:

Are you a budding culinary artist, eager to showcase your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment? As a Commis Chef, we're seeking individuals with a passion for food, a hunger for learning, and a drive for excellence. Your role is integral to our kitchen team, assisting in the preparation of high-quality dishes while honing your culinary craft. We value dedication, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of experienced chefs. If you're ready to embark on a journey of culinary growth, working in a supportive and creative kitchen, we invite you to bring your talent and creativity to our table.

Day in the life of:

You will be working within the kitchen to support our breakfast service. Our guests value and look forward to starting their day with a smile from our breakfast assistants and eating the delicious food you will prepare as a breakfast chef.

You will prepare continental breakfast-style food as well as hot English breakfast items for the breakfast buffet. You will continuously monitor the buffet and top-up items as needed throughout the breakfast service times. In addition, you will cook and prepare items to order off the breakfast menu.

Example key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Chef de
  Partie in delivering a high standard of food and service at all times
• Working across a
  variety of different sections, supporting the team
• Preparation of food
  ensuring ingredients and portion sizes are controlled accurately
• Adhering to the
  company’s Food Hygiene Standards and Health & Safety Regulations at all
  times
• Responsible for stock
  rotation and replenishment
• Ensuring all
  preparation is complete and ready for each service as requested
• Monitoring and ensuring
  cleanliness of the kitchen areas including refrigerators and freezers
• Attention to detail at
  all times in the food and kitchen service you provide
• Cooperating in a
  professional manner with the whole of the Kitchen team
• Maintaining a tidy work
  area to help with efficiency
• Support preparation of staff meals

What you'll get in return:

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays
  and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development
  opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance
  program
• Team member of the month - £100 and Team
  member of the year - £500
• Uniform Provided
• Competitive
  pay and package including TRONC
• Additional
  annual leave and family leave

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a
hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we
do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to
be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in
delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.