Commis Chef

Comptoir Gourmand; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run bakery in Bermondsey is seeking full-time Commis Pastry and Commis Savoury Chefs to assist in crafting delicious pastries and savoury items. Successful candidates will have at least two years of industry experience and a passion for baking. The role involves preparing ingredients, managing kitchen equipment, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Salary is £28,000 yearly, with benefits including paid breaks and free staff food.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Free coffees

Staff food

Qualifications

• 2 or more years in the industry required for both positions.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Baker in kitchen operations.
• Prepare ingredients and manage kitchen equipment.
• Create goods by following set recipes.
• Ensure safety and health regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Culinary arts

Sanitation principles

Cooking techniques

Baking techniques

Fast-paced working

Job description

We are looking for a full time Commis Pastry Chef and a Full Time Commis Savoury Chef to be responsible for assisting in the crafting of delicious desserts and confectionery, as well as savoury items and pastry based delicacies. You should be passionate about baking and hard working. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Savoury Commis Chef Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Savoury Chef with the operating and management of the savoury section of the kitchen and liaising with the Head Chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling cooking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating savoury goods by following a set recipe.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

Pasrty Commis Chef Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Baker with the operating and management of the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Head Chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

Savoury Commis Chef Requirements

• 2 or more years in the industry.
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques and the savoury-making process.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.

Pastry Chef Requirements

• 2 or more years in the industry.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.

There will be 3 stages: Interview with HR, Interview with Head Chefs | Reference Check and Trial. Thank you.

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: includes week ends

Salary: £28,000 yearly

Benefits: Paid Breaks, free coffees and staff food

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Comptoir Gourmand: Comptoir Gourmand is a small, family run company based in Bermondsey. Our talented chefs & bakers hand-make all our products every day from our kitchen on Maltby Street, ensuring the highest quality and freshness.