Commis Chef

gategroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Overtime benefits

Meals & beverages

Free uniform

Sick pay

On-site parking

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Counselling sessions

Refer a friend bonus

Discount platform

Cycle to work

Rotating shifts

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join the gategroup Team in the UK. The role offers in-house training, meals and beverages, a free uniform, and a range of employee benefits.

You will work 5 over 7 shifts, with 7:00–15:30 or 09:00–17:30 patterns, and can access sick pay, holiday, pensions, and discounts. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in high-volume environments under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of English; strong communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• In the role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the stores and procurement teams are advised on the placement of orders and the right products are being purchased.
• You will also be responsible for communicating with the Shift Manager and advising on any issues/ concerns with Production or delivery.
• If you are a dedicated individual who has a passion for cooking, is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail this may be the role for you. We are currently offering candidates with the opportunity of an immediate start.
• General washing, sorting, assembling, packing and positioning of the aircraft equipment
• Process and strip trolleys and deliver to relevant department
• Offloading and sorting equipment/food and ensuring it is delivered to the correct processing area

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Computer skills

Deadline driven

Education

GCSE/O levels

Food hygiene certification

City & Guilds Level 2

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

What will life as a Commis Chef in the gategroup Team look like for you.

• Inhouse training and development
• £13.40 £ per hour + over time benefits
• 0700-1530 (5 over 7) 0900 until 1730 (5 over 7)
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Holiday
• Rotating shifts patterns
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support program, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
• Cycle to work

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• In the role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the stores and procurement teams are advised on the placement of orders and the right products are being purchased.
• You will also be responsible for communicating with the Shift Manager and advising on any issues/ concerns with Production or delivery.
• If you are a dedicated individual who has a passion for cooking, is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail this may be the role for you. We are currently offering candidates with the opportunity of an immediate start.
• General washing, sorting, assembling, packing and positioning of the aircraft equipment
• Process and strip trolleys and deliver to relevant department
• Offloading and sorting equipment/food and ensuring it is delivered to the correct processing area

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Educated to GSE or ‘O’ levels;
• Basic Food hygiene training/certification is desirable
• A recognised City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level 2 for a Chef is desirable

Work Experience:

• Significant experience of volume cooking in a hotel/restaurant/airline environment while working to tight deadlines.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment using own initiative
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Accurate/detailed focused

About the company:

Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

In addition, over the last few years the company has diversified its Catering investment into other areas like Cloud Kitchens, Catering for Rail transport providers, providing 5 Star gourmet experiences through the Uqonic Chefs and other non-aviation catering ventures.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and provide 5 years referencing history.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!