Commis Chef

Forest of Arden Hotel Limited; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality establishment in North Warwickshire is seeking candidates for a food service role. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional service, work alongside the Senior Chef team, and maintain a clean kitchen environment. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential. Candidates must possess good communication skills and basic food hygiene certification. Flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

Perkbox - Variety of retail discounts

Discounts with Bourne Leisure Group

Discount with our sister hotel Dalmahoy Hotel

Use of leisure facilities

Free meals and hot drinks provided on shift

Free Shuttle bus service from nearby locations

Bonus subject to business performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience of food and beverage service in a similar style of operation preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full product knowledge of all menu items and their service.
• Supply high levels of customer care in all settings.
• Assist the Senior Chef team in daily kitchen operations.
• Run a kitchen section under the guidance of Senior Chefs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and tidiness at all times.

Skills

Strong Communication skills

Pro-active and reliable

Ability to work alone and within a team

Flexible hours in line with business needs

Excellent personal hygiene

Education

Good level of English

Basic Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

Job Summary

To assist in supplying the highest possible standard of food to our guests at all times.

Benefits

• Perkbox - Variety of retail discounts
• Discounts with Bourne Leisure Group - Warner leisure and Haven Holiday Parks
• Discount with our sister hotel Dalmahoy Hotel
• Use of the leisure facilities including discounted rates for family
• Free meals and hot drinks provided on shift
• Free Shuttle bus service from nearby accessible locations
• Bonus subject to business performance

Scope/Business Context

• A full-Time/Part-Time based at The Forest of Arden Hotel.
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Candidate Profile

Experience:

Previous experience of food and beverage service in a similar style of operation preferred but not essential.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing).
• Pro-active and reliable.
• Able to work alone and within a team.
• Flexible hours in line with business needs.
• Must be well presented and have excellent personal hygiene.

Education or Certification:

• Good level of English essential
• Basic Food Hygiene Certified

Specific Duties

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions, critical to the successful performance of the position:

• Ensure that you have full product knowledge of all menu items and their service.
• Supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service whether in the public or in the Heart of House.
• To assist the Senior Chef team in all aspects of the day to day running of the Kitchen.
• To assist in the running of a section under the guidance of the Senior Chefs.
• To be capable of taking charge of any section on the kitchen and running it competently.
• To act upon training given by the Senior Chefs.
• To be enthusiastic in completion of jobs that are set.
• To ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times.
• To be capable of preparing dishes with a minimum of wastage.
• To be fully aware of the Accident Reporting Procedure, Maintenance Fault Procedure and Fire Policy.
• To understand how the hotel Health and Safety Policy affects your department and how it links in with the rest of the hotel.
• To respond and act upon any reasonable request by Senior Management.
• Follow all Health and Safety Procedures
• All hotel Policies on Cash, Key and all Controls are adhered to and followed consistently.

Other

• Performs other related task as assigned by Management
• Complies with The Forest of Arden Hotel policies and procedures.
• Working hours as required to do your job but normally not less than your contracted hours.

Benefits

• Perkbox - Variety of retail discounts
• Discounts with Bourne Leisure Group - Warner leisure and Haven Holiday Parks
• Discount with our sister hotel Dalmahoy Hotel
• Use of the leisure facilities including discounted rates for family
• Free meals and hot drinks provided on shift
• Free Shuttle bus service from nearby accessible locations