Commis Chef

Searcys; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a Commis Chef to represent the brand and assist the Sous/Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will contribute to delivering high-quality food and supporting events at some of London’s most prestigious venues.

You will learn from senior colleagues, uphold strict hygiene, and help maintain the high standards that define Searcys’ storied hospitality legacy. Start dates ASAP, with flexible full/part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Prepare food to a high standard in areas required by the senior chefs.
• Assist in any extra functions.
• Maintain consistently high standards for functions and different dining areas.
• Assist in managing Client Dining, restaurant/Cafe, hospitality and conference food offers when requested by senior chefs.
• Assist in training of junior staff.
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations.
• Hygiene and personal hygiene checks.
• Staff food standards.
• Waste control.
• Adhere to Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy.
• Comply with all legal requirements with reference to fire regulations, security, licences and client stipulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Sous/Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare food to a high standard as required by senior chefs.
• Assist with functions and events.
• Assist in training of junior staff.
• Ensure hygiene and safety compliance throughout the kitchen.
• Uphold Searcys standards in all duties.

Skills

Food prep

Culinary skill

Teamwork

Hygiene

Event support

Job description

Job Description

Working as a Commis Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will support the Sous/Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and learn from senior members of the brigade.

• Role: Commis Chef
• Contract: Full Time & Part Time
• Salary: £15 - £16 per hour
• Opening times: 10:00 - 20:00
• Open: 7 days a week
• Start date: ASAP

Qualifications

• To prepare food to a high standard in any area required by the senior chefs
• To assist in any extra functions.
• To provide to a consistently high standard for functions and different dining areas.
• To manage the Client Dining, restaurant/Cafe, hospitality and conference food offers when requested by senior chefs
• To assist in the training of junior staff
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations
• Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
• Staff food standards
• Waste control
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy
• To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations.
• Any other reasonable request of Senior Management

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk