Commis Chef

BM Caterers; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Discounts & cashback

Freedom Friday

Free lunch daily

Mental Health App

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to join our team on a 35-hour week. You’ll assist with prep and production under the supervision of our Head Chef, delivering well-balanced meals and maintaining high kitchen standards.

You'll keep the kitchen and storeroom clean, learn new techniques, and contribute to a friendly, dedicated team serving a large client base. Basic Food Hygiene is required, with opportunities to grow your kitchen skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to assist with food preparation and production.
• Willingness to learn and follow chef's instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep and production under Head Chef supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Keep kitchen and storeroom clean and organized.
• Learn new kitchen techniques and expand skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Food prep

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds/NVQ (Kitchen)

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef to join our team for 35 hours a week

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated team providing catering services to our clients and staff.You’ll have the opportunity to assist with prep and production, under the supervision of our site Head Chef, serving well-balanced meals and menus. A good communicator, you will follow our Chef’s instructions – carrying them out with close attention to detail and a willing attitude to learn.

Ensuring food is always presented to the highest standards, you’ll also keep the kitchen and storeroom clean. While your kitchen skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow

With a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, you’re educated to City & Guilds/NVQwith kitchen experience preparing freshly made food.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website