Commis Chef

Dominus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rate across all Hilton brands

Inspirational Stay – night in hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast

Development opportunities across hotel portfolio

Paid Impact Day to support charity

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Dixon, Tower Bridge – Autograph Collection by Marriott is looking for a Commis Chef to undertake high-standard food preparation and cooking under supervision. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced chefs and develop culinary skills.

You will be responsible for cooking food accurately and promptly, maintaining presentation standards, and ensuring cleanliness and food safety regulations are adhered to. A passion for food and willingness to learn are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role/environment, eager to learn and develop.
• Understanding of health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Proactive and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Cook foods as required, ensuring orders are completed accurately.
• Maintain presentation standards of food items.
• Prepare mise-en-place for shifts, advise on stock shortages.
• Conduct temperature level readings for all fridges twice daily.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for food

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Good communication skills

Job description

What we offer

• Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C’s apply)
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
• Impact Day – a paid day to support your charity of choice
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Season Travel Ticket Loan
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
• A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self

About The Role

As a Commis Chef, you will undertake a high standard of food preparation work and basic cooking under the supervision of a Chef de Partie or section chef, rotating through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery.

This is a great opportunity to learn and develop your culinary skills working for a large growing group – a company which values their staff and encourages career progression through training and development. You’ll develop your knowledge every day, learning how each area of the kitchen works through training, shadowing, guidance and mentoring. Under supervision, you’ll prepare food and support the team to deliver the highest of standards and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook any foods as required on a daily basis, assuring that all orders are completed accurately and promptly, according to business requirements in the most professional, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that standards are maintained with regard to presentation of food items, in line with the business image
• Prepare the mise-en-place for the shift, advising the Sous Chef/Head chef of any stock shortages or requirements
• Conduct, record and monitor temperature level readings for all the fridges twice daily, as stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995, and Food Safety Act 1990. To maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen, fridges and freezers and adhere to safe storage procedures.
• Operate at all times within the legislative confines of the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

About You

• A passion for food. Creative, innovative, and a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of cleanliness and an understanding of health, safety and food safety regulations
• A proactive and organised approached
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Experience in a similar role / environment and be used to working with a variety of dishes. You will be eager to learn and develop through the support of your peers.
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all parts of the community.
• Must have valid right to work in the UK, please note that the company does not currently hold a sponsorship licence, therefore sponsorship assistance is not available.

Ready to be part of something remarkable?

If you are passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join The Derby London City.