Commis Chef

The People Providers Limited; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Dynamic team environment

Hospitality industry experience gain

Fast-paced atmosphere

Job summary

The People Providers Limited is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will assist senior chefs, prepare dishes, and ensure cleanliness and safety across all kitchen areas.

We offer 4 days per week with full-time and part-time positions, and a competitive, negotiable hourly wage depending on experience. This role provides valuable experience in a dynamic team setting within the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Basic technique and menu knowledge.
• Ability to run a kitchen briefing and prep across sections.
• Expertise in sauce & stock making.
• Good attention to detail to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes.
• Assist senior chefs with menu items and development.
• Support health & safety and food hygiene practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Be punctual and handle pressure effectively.

Skills

Basic technique

Seasonality

Sauce making

Stock making

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Pay rate: Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience

Shift Pattern: 4 days per week - Full time and Part time positions available.

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our Kitchen team. As a Commis Chef, your role is critical to the smooth running of dinner service and the overall dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes in addition to preparing fish and meat.
• Assisting the senior chefs in creating menu items, recipes and development.
• Assisting with health & safety and food hygiene practices.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Being punctual and working well under pressure.
• Must follow recipes and methods and respect the service chef at all times.
• Can responsibly ensure correct labelling in the kitchen and thorough stock rotation.

Requirements:

• Basic technique, seasonality and menu knowledge and has the ability to run the kitchen briefing.
• Is able to correctly set up and prep in all sections, including running their own station.
• Expertise in sauce & stock making.
• Develops good working relationships with all colleagues within the Bar and Restaurant and contributes fully to the workload.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across all teams and assists colleagues as required.
• Reliable with good attendance and time keeping.
• Organised with good management of self and tasks, and good attention to detail to ensure quality consistency.
• Works well, and remains professional, under pressure.
• Takes responsibility for own good performance by listening to and taking on board feedback from others.
• Has good problem-solving skills and communicates effectively with colleagues, presenting a positive attitude towards all members of staff.
• Experience and qualifications in kitchen working procedures and health and safety desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive and negotiable hourly wage.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry.
• Enjoy a fast-paced and exciting work atmosphere.

We require 2 weeks of your annual holiday entitlement be taken between January & February of each year due to the needs of the business.