Commis Chef

Audley Villages; Darley Bridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Staff suites at our villages

Full training provided by our Academy

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages in Darley Bridge seeks a Commis Chef to prepare ingredients and support the kitchen team during service. You will assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and keep work areas clean while learning under senior chefs. A positive attitude and flexibility are essential for this role.

The role offers a modern menu with traditional English charm, a friendly team, and opportunities for training and development within our academy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food health and hygiene practices.
• Experience ordering stock and coordinating deliveries.
• Understanding of stock rotation and control.
• Ability to prep vegetables to specification.
• Experience preparing meats to quality standards.
• Ability to keep workstations clean and orderly.
• Positive, tolerant attitude suitable for a team.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shifts.
• Capable of working under pressure during service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist chefs during service.
• Organise deliveries and receive stock.
• Assist with stock ordering and rotation.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area.
• Support senior team members and participate in training.

Skills

Food hygiene

Stock ordering

Stock control

Veg preparation

Meat preparation

Kitchen cleanliness

Positive attitude

Flexible shifts

Work under pressure

Job description

The Role:

Whether you’re helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to prepare dishes for one of our themed nights, as our Commis Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Commis Chef will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service. You’ll be required to prepare ingredients, organise deliveries, assist with stock ordering and stock rotation, making sure the kitchen is always clean and supporting the senior members of team. Learning and development is a huge aspect of this role and you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Food health and hygiene knowledge.


• Experience with stock ordering and food deliveries.


• Knowledge of stock control.


• Preparing vegetables and meats.


• Cleaning stations.


• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.


• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.


• Ability to work under pressure.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance – no split shifts


• Competitive salary


• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution


• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)


• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide


• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide


• Full training provided by our Academy


• Excellent learning and development opportunities


• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.


• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme


• Refer a friend bonus scheme


• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Village is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’