Commis Chef

Chez Antoinette; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned French restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden is looking for a dynamic Commis to join their team. The role involves assisting in food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen environment and advanced English skills. Benefits include competitive pay and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Free staff meals

28 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations is required.
• Advanced level of English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and mise en place.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchen working areas.
• Follow directives from Chef de Partie and senior kitchen staff.
• Support other kitchen sections as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Allergen legislation knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Commis to join our Team. Our restaurant is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment and will reopen at the end of October with a fresh new look and feel. We are now recruiting enthusiastic team members to join us ahead of reopening, so that you can be part of our journey from the very beginning.

Chez Antoinette Covent Garden is a French restaurant offering a warm and authentic dining experience, specialising in tartines and classic Bistrot dishes. Our menu is inspired by the flavours of traditional French cuisine, served with a modern touch.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation of all food mise en place, ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service.
• To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department.
• To assist other sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload.
• To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• To ensure all recipes are executed following the directives of the Chef de Partie and other Senior Brigade members.
• To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, and especially after your shift has finished.
• To respect all regulations surrounding COSHH and Personal Protective Equipment use.
• To apply, in your daily duties and activities, any knowledge that has been taught to you via on the job, online, group session or personal trainings.
• To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority.

In return:

• You can look forward to working with a dedicated team.
• You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday.
• Free staff meals.
• You will be working in a central location.
• Cycle to work scheme

Experience and Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: up to £13.5 hourly

About Chez Antoinette: Independent French restaurant/bistrot located in the heart of Covent Garden Market. We offer simple yet good quality food with super friendly service.