Commis Chef

Eton College; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer … 11%? (d

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised lunches during term time

Access to College sport and leisure

Job summary

Eton College is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing, cooking and serving food for pupils and staff, as well as hospitality and events. You will help maintain high standards of food quality, safety and customer service, working 40 hours across six days during term time with training and deep cleaning outside terms.

The role emphasises teamwork, food safety, and continuous skill development in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment.
• A Food Preparation and Cookery NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• A Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
• A genuine interest and passion for good food.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality.
• Great attention to detail and take pride in your work - you're keen to deliver the highest possible standards.
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food as delegated by senior chefs, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
• Support core catering services, hospitality events and other catering requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures, including temperature monitoring and allergen management.
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic working areas and properly stored stock.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock and help reduce food waste.
• Identify hazards or maintenance issues and report to senior staff.
• Undertake training to develop culinary skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and professional working relationships.
• Assist with duties outside routine activities, including kitchen portering and deliveries.
• Support major College events and perform reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organised

Education

Food Preparation and Cookery NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking and service of food. The role supports the delivery of core feeding services for pupils and staff, as well as hospitality and event catering, whilst maintaining the highest standards of food quality, food safety, health and safety, and customer service.,

• Prepare, cook and serve food as delegated by the senior chefs, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, preparation and presentation;
• Support the delivery of core catering services, hospitality events and other catering requirements in allocated kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures, including temperature monitoring, food labelling, allergen management, cleaning schedules and due diligence records;
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working areas at all times, ensuring equipment and workspaces meet required standards;
• Monitor stock levels, ensure stock is correctly stored and rotated, and assist in reducing food waste;
• Identify and report equipment defects, hazards or maintenance issues to the senior chef on duty, or catering management in absence of senior chef on duty and take appropriate action to make areas safe where possible;
• Undertake training and development activities relevant to the role and continuously develop culinary skills and knowledge;
• Contribute positively to the team environment and maintain professional and effective working relationships with colleagues across the department.
• Assist with occasional duties outside of normal routine activities, including kitchen portering, stores work and receiving deliveries when required;
• Assist with special functions and events, including those taking place outside normal working hours where required;
• Support the planning and successful delivery of major College catering events, including St Andrew's Day, the Fourth of June, and Leavers' Sunday.
• To undertake any reasonable request from senior chefs and management team;

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity';
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion., You will work 40 hours a week across 6 days.

This is a term time only position plus working hours either side of each term to undertake training and deep cleaning.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment;
• A Food Preparation and Cookery NVQ Level 2 or equivalent;
• A Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate;
• A genuine interest and passion for good food;
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality;
• Great attention to detail and take pride in your work - you're keen to deliver the highest possible standards;
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.

You may also enjoy this role if you:

• Have an organised and methodical approach to work;
• Have a flexible approach to work and a 'can do' attitude;
• Have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-passed environment;
• Enjoy working on your own and as part of a team in a collaborative manner.

Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff. These include a generous pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family-friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College's excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.