Commis Chef

National Trust; Dorking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

A historical charity organization located in Dorking is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced catering environment and a commitment to food excellence. Responsibilities include preparing dishes from the National Trust Cookbook, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers opportunities for career growth, a supportive team environment, and attractive perks including health benefits and training courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, catering environment.
• A track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using the National Trust Cookbook framework.
• Maximise income opportunities by minimising waste.
• Ensure high standards of kitchen hygiene and presentation.
• Supervise volunteers when required.

Skills

Passionate about food

Customer focused with great communication skills

A good team player

Creative and proactive

IT literate

Numerate

Experience in fast-paced catering environment

Exceptional customer service delivery

Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance

Job description

We’re looking for a Commis Chef who demonstrates their passion for customer satisfaction, food quality and presentation through each of their culinary creations. You will be creating exciting sandwiches and salads from our National Trust cookbook whilst leading a small team in our preparation kitchen.

You’ll be required to work 8am-4am 5 days a week which will include weekends.

What it's like to work here

It’s an exciting time to work at the celebrated Edwardian retreat of Polesden Lacey. New areas of the property have opened to the public, making this a year-round attraction with lots of opportunities within the team. The property boasts glorious views of the surrounding Surrey Hills, as well as an impressive art collection, manicured gardens and a large National Trust Shop. Colleagues have a great team spirit with close links to the local community. This picturesque property is just four miles outside of Dorking, however you're likely to need your own transport to get here.

Everything in the garden reflects Mrs. Greville's desire to impress her guests with lavish displays, garden tours are available through the day in summer and weekends in the winter.

What you'll be doing

With your love of food and your appetite to provide an exceptional service to your customers, you’ll work with the National Trust Cookbook framework to prepare delicious food. You’ll always be looking to maximise income opportunities by minimising waste and controlling costs and resources. With your attention to detail you’ll ensure each dish is fresh, tasty and beautifully presented every time.

To make this happen we need to ensure our kitchens are presented to the highest standard and are compliant with all relevant legislation around food hygiene and COSHH. You will work effectively with the team to deliver great results. You may also be required, on occasions, to supervise volunteers.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team to exceed our customer’s expectations with the delicious food we prepare and serve.

• Passionate about food
• Customer focused with great communication skills
• A good team player
• Creative and proactive
• IT literate
• Numerate
• Experience of working in a fast paced, catering environment
• A track record of delivering exceptional customer service
• Practical experience of delivering catering best practice
• A good working knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements including any qualifications

The package

• Health cash plan – from as little as £3.09 per month for you and your dependents
• Pension contribution match up to 10%
• EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership at over 100 leisure facilities across the country

Looking after your career

• Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
• Develop your skills with an internal secondment
• Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
• Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
• Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• 20% off in our Retail and Food & Beverage outlets
• Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have not been selected for an interview on this occasion. Thank you and good luck.