Commis Chef

WSH Group; Handcross; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Handcross is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and contribute to menu planning and food quality. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ level 2 qualification, a strong background in catering, and a flair for food presentation. This role offers competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits including career development opportunities and work/life balance.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Reward & recognition schemes

28 Prorated Holiday days

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Successful progressive background in catering.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Flair and innovation with menus and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef / Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook menu items as directed.
• Contribute to menu development and food presentation.
• Support stock taking as required.
• Ensure smooth running of your section.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service skills

Good listening skills

Flair for menus

Innovative with food presentation

Education

Leaving Cert level education or above

NVQ qualification (minimum level 2)

Job description

What Will Keep You Busy

• Assist the Head Chef / Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directed by the Head Chef / Manager.
• Contribute to the development and planning of menus including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• Support Manager with stock taking when required.
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.

What You Bring to the Table

• Leaving Cert level education or above.
• NVQ qualification as a minimum level 2.
• Successful progressive background in catering.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation.
• Good listening skills.

Benefits

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work.
• Career development opportunities.
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels.
• Reward & recognition schemes.
• People awards to celebrate our employees.
• Work / life balance.
• Employee Benefits Platform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Prestigious working environments.
• Team events scheduled throughout the year.
• 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive salary.

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.