Commis Chef

Dnata; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking on-site

Dental & optical cover

Refer a Friend bonus

Gym membership discount

Cycle to Work

Apprenticeship programme

Pension & life cover

EAP access

Job summary

Dnata in Newcastle is seeking a Commis Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team. This permanent full-time role offers £14.22 per hour, with shift work including evenings and weekends.

As a Commis Chef you will prepare, cook and plate meals, support senior chefs, maintain a clean workspace and adhere to health and safety standards while contributing to on-time service for flights.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or 2 or NVQ Level 1/2 is required.
• Previous catering experience as a Chef.
• Fully knife trained.
• Able to work evenings and weekends on a shift basis.
• Adequate numeracy and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting meals to specification standards.
• Assisting other chefs with general duties.
• Working as part of a customer-centric kitchen team.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation.
• Assisting with stock rotation.
• Adhering to health and safety practices.

Skills

Catering experience

Numeracy

English skills

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 or 2

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

Commis Chef

Department: Kitchen Non-Halal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Compensation: £14.22 / hour

Description

Ever wondered how airline meals make it on board? Now’s your chance to be part of it! Join our fast-paced, seasonal team and help prepare and supply meals and equipment for flights departing daily.

Step into the kitchen as a Commis Chef! Assist in creating delicious meals for passengers across all classes and grow your culinary career with us.

Pay Rate: £14.22 per hour

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of quality meals to specification standards
• Assisting other chefs in the kitchen with general duties
• Working as part of a team in a customer centric environment
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation
• Assisting with stock rotation
• Working in a manner that promotes good health and safety practices

Please note: duties may include other tasks as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We’re Looking For

• Either City & Guilds 706/1 or 2 or NVQ Level 1 or 2
• Previous catering experience as a Chef
• Fully knife trained
• Ability to work on a shift basis including evenings and weekends, with some manual handling/bending and reaching
• Have adequate numeracy and English skills

Benefits

• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
• Free on-site parking
• £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan
• £150 if you Refer a Friend
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
• Pension scheme and life cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application Review: Our team will contact suitable candidates.
2. Interview & Assessment: Attend an in-person interview at our unit, complete a short assessment, and fill in relevant forms.
3. Conditional Offer: If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer.
4. Background Checks: References and security clearance required for airport access (can take on average around 4 weeks).
5. Induction & Training: Once cleared, you’ll join the team with a full induction and training day.