Commis Chef

Elior Uk; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a Commis Chef in London, where you will work closely with the Chef de Partie. This role emphasizes customer service excellence, teamwork, and maintaining high standards in food safety and cleanliness. Enjoy generous benefits like flexible hours, on-site meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough knowledge of menu and special offers.
• Operate equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of the work area.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you’ll be doing…

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

What can you bring?

In this role:

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

Working Pattern:

• Monday - Friday

Our way of saying thank you…

At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches:Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working:Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Holiday Allowance:Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
• Family Leave:Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave:Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression:Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits:Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes:Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks:Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

At Lexington, we dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.

Join our award-winning team passionate about serving delicious food to exceptional clients in London. Visit our website to hear from our team first-hand.