Commis Chef

Killyhevlin Hotel; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Enniskillen is looking for a qualified Commis Chef to assist with meal preparation and ensure food hygiene standards. You will play a vital role in supporting kitchen efficiency, presenting dishes, and working alongside experienced chefs. Ideal candidates should have culinary qualifications and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. This role comes with various staff benefits, including meals on duty and discounts.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Secure staff car parking

Employee of the month award

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience of kitchen equipment and health and safety regulations.
• Hotel kitchen experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & present dishes according to hotel standards.
• Monitor portion and waste control.
• Develop culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals.

Skills

Good oral communication

Attention to detail

Ability to produce good quality basic food

Experience assisting in food preparation

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Experience with kitchen equipment

Fluency in English

Education

Hospitality and Catering diploma or equivalent

Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award

Level 3 Food Safety Awards

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Cutting tools

Job description

As a qualified Commis Chef you will assist the chef de partie with tasks related to meal preparation, maintenance, logistics, and safety and sanitation. Success in this role will be determined by your ability to support the kitchen’s efficiency and safety without compromising the quality of the meals produced.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
• Prepare, cook & present hot & cold dishes and sauces according to hotel standards.
• Prepare and serve on carvery/banquets.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors.
• Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals.
• Measure, mix, and prepare meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings.
• Wash, chop, and cut fruit, meat, and vegetables.
• Assess inventory and request resupplies when necessary.
• Plate meal items under the chef de partie’s supervision.

Skills and Qualifications

• English language and Maths, or equivalent.
• Good oral communication.
• Industry recognised Hospitality and Catering diploma or other qualification e.g. L2 NVQ Professional Cookery Accreditation, City and Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HND in professional cookery, foundation degree in culinary arts.
• Experience assisting in the food preparation process.
• Ability to produce good quality basic food.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
• Experience of kitchen equipment.
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience assisting other chefs.
• Experience in cleaning stations.
• Fluent in English in order to follow Health & Safety procedures.
• 1-2 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Hotel kitchen experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of food, health, and safety regulations.
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award.
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
• Breakfast prep and service experience.
• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Experience helping with deliveries and restocking.
• Experience assisting with stock rotation.

Further Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.We supply uniform, meal on duty, on-the-job & essential product training, secure staff car parking, employee of the month award, staff discounts.No staff accommodation.Evidence required of Right to Work in UK/NI & Immigration Status.