Commis Chef

Potters Resorts - Five Lakes; Maldon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Gym access and leisure facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Friends & Family discounts

Potters Academy training

Loyalty awards

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is seeking a Commis Chef to join a busy, professional kitchen team. You will learn across sections, preparing fresh dishes for our guests while developing culinary skills in an award-winning resort.

This full-time role offers 5 days out of 7 with rotating shifts and £13.50 per hour. Immediate start for the right candidate and a supportive, friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good organisation and time management in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality food.
• Team player with collaborative mindset and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist in producing salads, vegetables, starters, mains and bakery items.
• Work across kitchen sections as required to support service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Follow HACCP and food safety procedures and complete temperature checks.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and reducing food waste through portion control.
• Ensure dishes are presented to high standards and support during busy services.

Skills

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Organised

Team player

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

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.