Commis Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team at a prestigious school. This role offers an exciting opportunity to create inspiring meals for students while working in a dynamic kitchen environment. As a Commis Chef, you will collaborate with a talented culinary team, assist in food preparation, and ensure high standards of quality and safety. With a commitment to sustainability and nutrition, you will play a vital role in shaping the dining experience for young learners. This position also offers excellent training and development opportunities, making it perfect for those looking to advance their culinary career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Wellbeing hub

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and multitasking in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with culinary team to craft dishes and assist Head Chef in food preparation.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes meet standards and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Culinary Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Company Description

Commis Chef - Term Time & Full Time Positions - 1 in 3 Weekend Shifts - 25 Days Holiday

Location: Bromsgrove School

Salary: £11.44 Per Hour

Benefits:

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
2. 3 week rota working 1 weekend in 3 - latest finish 7:30 PM with few exceptions
3. 3 volunteering days
4. 3 days grandparent leave
5. 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
6. Bespoke training and development opportunities
7. Pension and life insurance
8. Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
9. Wellbeing hub
10. Access to employee assistance programme
11. Free meals whilst at work
12. Career development opportunities
13. HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our flagship schools as a Commis Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Bromsgrove, this prestigious independent school caters for 1090 day pupils as well as 580 boarders plus staff/support staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Commis Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Commis Chef you will:

1. Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.
2. Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
3. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
4. Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
5. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
6. Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
7. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
8. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
9. Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
10. Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
11. Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

1. Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
2. Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
3. Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
4. Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
7. Fun and enthusiastic.
8. Have excellent organisation skills.
9. Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
10. Have a flexible approach to work.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“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.