Commis Chef

Lexington Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Catering Ltd. is seeking a Commis Chef to work alongside the Chef de Partie in a Monday to Friday pattern. The role carries a salary of £30,784 per year and requires catering experience with strong customer service, teamwork, and good communication.

Responsibilities include knowledge of the menu, safe and efficient kitchen operations, till handling, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Front line focus and customer interaction duties.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Catering experience essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure knowledge of menu and offers to provide accurate information to customers.
• Maintain clean, stocked work area and proper presentation of the front of house.
• Operate till as required and follow correct procedures.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations and report incidents.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,784

Job ID: 8314

What you’ll be serving up…

As a Commis Chef you will work alongside the Chef de Partie.

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure full area of responsibility is clean, neatly presented and stocked at all times
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential