Commis Chef

Klarent Hospitality; Daventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a 4-star hotel where you can grow as a Commis Chef. This role involves preparing dishes to high standards, ensuring food hygiene, and contributing to a positive team environment. You'll be part of a dynamic kitchen team, delivering exceptional dining experiences while enjoying various employee benefits. The hotel, known for its beautiful grounds and wellness facilities, offers a unique blend of town and country experiences. If you're passionate about food and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Cash incentives for referrals

Long service recognition bonuses

Meals provided during shifts

Discounted use of leisure facilities

Discounted hotel stays

Free hotel stays as rewards

Opportunities for personal development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holiday entitlements

Opportunity to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Passionate and willing to learn with a positive attitude.
• Good command of English and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes in a timely manner to the agreed standard.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practices and compliance.
• Assist in stock, order, and audit procedures.

Skills

Food Hygiene Practices

Time Management

Teamwork

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Ability to Multitask

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Location: Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, Daventry

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 06/11/2024

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Good organisational / time management skills
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask and can work under pressure
• Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Passion for food and able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Commis Chef

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

The Role:

• You will ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion and to the appropriate agreed standard.
• To know menu of the day and your responsibilities in accordance with the menu.
• To ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• To ensure HACCP, COSHH compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• To avoid unnecessary wastage by observing proper control methods.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to your Head Chef.
• Ensure the department is always prepared for business.
• Following company control procedures in accordance with the company Internal audit requirements.
• Ensure the correct storage of all food items and deliveries are adhered to.
• Be energy efficient within the department, turning off equipment, lights etc when not in use.
• Always ensuring a high standard of personal hygiene and personal presentation.
• Commis Chef will actively assist in stock, order and audit procedures.
• Actively participate in training both on and off the job.

The 4-star Mercure Daventry Court Hotel & Spa is situated nearby Drayton Water. The mid-scale hotel with lovely grounds and a stunning inner courtyard is perfect for business trips or leisure. The hotel is ideally located for Silverstone, Althorp House, Towcester racing and Canons Ashby. After an exciting exploration in the surroundings, hotel guests may relax in the on-site wellness centre with swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre. The in-site Fuel restaurant serves finest British cuisine in a contemporary setting. This hotel offers everything you need for a relaxing break that offers both a town and country experience.