Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotels; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Assistant to support daily food preparation, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and help deliver high quality dishes on time.

You will maintain knowledge of the menu, minimise waste, report equipment issues, and work with the team to ensure service readiness. The role offers training, development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times - including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor, NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. You must speak with your line manager if you are interested in pursuing any training courses or programmes.

Job description

• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times - including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor, NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. You must speak with your line manager if you are interested in pursuing any training courses or programmes.

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are.

Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests
• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results
• Embrace the Leonardo Hotels' Guest Care culture; be empowered to work on your own initiative
• Friendly team player with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• A confident communicator willing to make suggestions for improvements, and open to feedback from colleagues
• Engaged with hotel initiatives to support the local community

Measurable Performance Indicators

• Demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Whether you join the NYX team, a Limited Edition or a Leonardo Hotel, you're part of the Leonardo Hotels community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!