Commis Chef

TN United Kingdom; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned hospitality brand as a Commis Chef. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment. You'll prepare fresh ingredients and work closely with experienced chefs, ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. Enjoy a range of perks including free meals, flexible shifts, and opportunities for career progression. Be part of a supportive team that values creativity and flair, while celebrating your achievements with exciting recognition events. This is your chance to shine in the culinary world!

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for your birthday

£20 love to shop voucher

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

50% discount on Food & Beverage

28 days holiday (increasing annually)

Access to Apprenticeship programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients while supporting the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure cleanliness and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

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De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Our Commis Chef colleagues really are vital members of our kitchen brigades; that's why we offer our Chefs a bright career whether you're a Commis Chef, Chef De Partie or a senior Chef, it means variety, industry leading professional development, fun at work and career prestige, because you’ll be working for one of the best brands in hospitality.

You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to join our Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship programme.

As a Commis Chef you will:

• Prepare ingredients while supporting the kitchen brigade
• Work in a fast paced kitchen offering various food offerings to our guests
• Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere
• Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.

We want to hear from inspired chefs who love creating amazing food from the best ingredients, have a keen eye for detail but with bags of flair and creativity.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Commis Chef.

• £12.32 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.