Commis Chef

TN United Kingdom; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves food preparation, quality control, and effective collaboration within a busy kitchen environment. You will be based at a prestigious independent school, providing fresh and innovative food services tailored to meet the needs of students. With a commitment to excellence, this company offers numerous benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you have a love for food and the ability to thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships

Reward & recognition schemes

Team events throughout the year

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or a strong passion for food.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Experience as a Commis Chef

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques

Understanding of Food Safety Practices

Job description

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5 shifts over 7 days including weekends. Every third weekend off. Bank holidays off.

Are you a foodie through and through and a great team player? Have superb chef skills and enjoy being part of a very busy team? Then apply today!

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.

You will be based at The Stowe School, which is the contemporary British independent school. We are a fully co-educational, boarding and day school. Pupils are educated in a sublime environment that produces confident young people.

Company Description

Up to £28,000 per annum

5 shifts over 7 days including weekends. Every third weekend off. Bank holidays off.

Are you a foodie through and through and a great team player? Have superb chef skills and enjoy being part of a very busy team? Then apply today!

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.

You will be based at The Stowe School, which is the contemporary British independent school. We are a fully co-educational, boarding and day school. Pupils are educated in a sublime environment that produces confident young people.

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or display a real passion for food
• Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values

Additional Information

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 balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“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.

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