Commis Chef

The Genuine Dining Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrolment

Up to 28 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Discounts and portal access

Mental Health First Aiders and support

Chef whites and shoes provided

Meals on shift

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking a Commis Chef to join our dynamic hospitality team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, contribute to fresh, seasonal menus, and help deliver high-quality food and memorable dining experiences while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Be driven by delivering the highest quality of food.
• Ambassador for the brand with a positive attitude in the kitchen.
• Previous experience as Commis Chef or progression desire in Events, Hotel or high-end restaurants.
• Ability to mentor a team and share knowledge with junior staff.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior kitchen team in the day-to-day running of the operation.
• Work across all kitchen sections and prepare a wide variety of dishes for events and restaurant service.
• Ensure compliance with legal guidelines and health and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Mentoring

Event catering

Job description

Genuine Dining are looking for a Commis Chef to join the team at our dynamic hospitality venue.

Working as a Commis Chef for Genuine Dining will require you to be an ambassador for our brand, delivering high-quality food and exceptional service that creates memorable dining experiences for every guest. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen while developing your culinary skills within a professional and supportive team environment.

At Genuine Dining, we pride ourselves on creating fresh, seasonal menus and delivering outstanding hospitality across our venues. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients, contribute to a varied food offering, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced kitchen. You will play an important part in maintaining food quality, adhering to health and safety standards, and supporting the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth service delivery.

As a Commis Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• Enrolment into thepension scheme
• Up to 28 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

Job Type:Average of 30 hours per week on a shift system basis

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the senior kitchen team in the day to day running of theoperation.
• Work across all sections of the kitchen and have proficiency in cooking a wide variety of dishes to be served in events and restaurant service
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food.
• Exemplary behaviour in the kitchen, acting as an ambassador within the team.
• Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and restaurant menus.
• Previous experience as Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef wanting to progress in Events, Hotel or high end restaurants.
• Ability to mentora team.
• Able to demonstrate an excellentunderstanding of Health and Safety practices.