Commis Chef

Bartlett Mitchell; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their dedicated team in London. In this role, you will assist with food preparation under the guidance of the Head Chef while ensuring high standards of food presentation and cleanliness. With an opportunity for training and development, this position is ideal for someone eager to learn and improve their kitchen skills.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working hours available

Free meal provision while on shift

Training and development opportunities

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Birthday off every year

Discounts from various retail and leisure outlets

Regular team events

Life assurance and employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Best Companies to Work For recognition

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen experience in preparing freshly made food.
• Ability to follow Chef's instructions closely.
• Ready to improve kitchen skills and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and production under the Head Chef.
• Ensure food presentation is to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storeroom.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Willingness to Learn

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds/NVQ Standards

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Job Description

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated team providing catering services to our clients and staff. You’ll have the opportunity to assist with prep and production under the supervision of our site Head Chef, serving well-balanced meals and menus. A good communicator, you will follow our Chef’s instructions—carrying them out with close attention to detail and a willing attitude to learn.

Ensuring food is always presented to the highest standards, you’ll also keep the kitchen and storeroom clean. While your kitchen skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.

With a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, you are educated to City & Guilds/NVQ standards with kitchen experience preparing freshly made food.

Our Benefits

• Monday to Friday working hours available
• Free meal provision while on shift
• Training and development opportunities including NVQ apprentice scheme & WSET courses
• 28 days annual leave with an additional day each year up to 33 days
• The opportunity to have your birthday off, every year!
• Discounts and cashback from a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• The annual BM Caterers Summer party and FOODIES awards, as well as site-based summer and winter parties
• Regular team events
• Life assurance and an employee assistance programme
• Cycle2work scheme - upfront loan for necessary equipment
• Being part of a team that made the ‘Best Companies’ to Work For list 7 years running