Commis Chef

Daniel Thwaites PLC; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join their skilled kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a high-performing environment under the guidance of a talented Head Chef. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring food safety standards, and assisting the kitchen team. The position includes a competitive salary, career progression, and a range of employee benefits to enhance your work experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience

Stream access for wages

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial.
• A flair for cooking is essential.
• Commitment to achieving the very best.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies.
• Involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Continue developing new skills.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Flair for cooking

Team player

Job description

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with:

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Your day to day as a Commis Chef;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time