Commis Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Maldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Gym access

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Family discounts

Loyalty awards

Potters Academy

Career development

Job summary

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is hiring a Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will work alongside experienced chefs to prepare fresh, high-quality dishes for our guests and develop skills across multiple kitchen sections.

We invite individuals with a real passion for food and a collaborative mindset. Full training will be provided, with shifts across early, midday, and late rotations. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality food.
• Team player who enjoys collaborative work.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous kitchen or Commis Chef experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients and assisting with production of salads, vegetables, starters, main courses and bakery items.
• Working across different kitchen sections as required.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Following HACCP procedures and temperature checks.
• Assisting with stock rotation and waste reduction through portion control.
• Ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to high standards.
• Supporting team during busy service periods to deliver exceptional dining.
• Learning about dietary requirements, allergens and preparation techniques.
• Attending training sessions to continually develop culinary knowledge.

Skills

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Organisation

Team player

Attention to detail

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

If you're passionate about food, eager to develop your culinary skills, and want to be part of a supportive, professional kitchen team, we'd love to welcome you to Potters Resorts Five Lakes.

Potters Resorts is the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort, where everything our guests need for an unforgettable break is included in one price. From exceptional dining and comfortable accommodation to award-winning entertainment and a fantastic choice of leisure activities, we're passionate about creating memorable experiences from the moment our guests arrive.

Proudly voted the UK's Number One Resort by the readers of Which? magazine for the second consecutive year, our reputation is built on outstanding hospitality and an incredible team. Behind every exceptional guest experience is a dedicated group of people who take pride in what they do.

Job Description

Join the Kitchen Team at the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort

Do you have a passion for food and want to build a career in a professional, fast-paced kitchen? Whether you're looking to begin your chef journey or develop your existing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced team in an award-winning resort.

As a Commis Chef, you'll work alongside our talented kitchen brigade to prepare and deliver high-quality dishes for our guests, whilst developing your skills across a variety of kitchen sections.

About the Role:

Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you'll assist in preparing fresh, high-quality food for our restaurants. This is a busy, hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you'll receive full training to help you develop your culinary skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing ingredients and assisting with the production of salads, vegetables, starters, main courses and bakery items.
• Working across different kitchen sections as required.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Following HACCP procedures, food safety regulations and completing temperature checks.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and reducing food waste through correct portion control.
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented to our high standards.
• Supporting the team during busy service periods to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Learning about dietary requirements, allergens and food preparation techniques.
• Attending training sessions and continually developing your culinary knowledge and skills.

You will take personal pride in;

• Working as a team to deliver fresh, delicious, and quality food to our guests
• Ensuring that the kitchen environment is kept clean and hygiene at all times
• Using attention to detail to ensure that every dish meets our exceptional standards
• Having the necessary knowledge to cater to dietary and allergy requirements
• Promoting teamwork by establishing strong working relationships with those around you, by treating your colleagues with respect
• Ensuring that you attend training sessions and keep your knowledge of our menus and regulations up to date

We Offer:

• £13.50 per hour

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.

Rotating shifts:

• 6:00am – 3:00pm
• 12:00pm – 9:00pm
• 2:00pm – 11:00pm

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality food.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• A commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous kitchen or Commis Chef experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Additional Information

Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes?

• Free meals whilst on duty.
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Friends & Family discounts.
• Long service and loyalty awards.
• Ongoing training and development through our Potters Academy.
• A friendly, supportive team and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.