Commis Chef

Chartwells Independent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Commis Chef. In this role, you will prepare exceptional food, work within a passionate team, and have opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate is a great communicator, motivated, and passionate about food. The position offers competitive pay, along with various employee benefits including health care, discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Medicash - Healthcare benefits

Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check

Entertainment discounts

Health & Wellbeing discounts

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Meals on duty

Vodafone discounts

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days + BH's

On-going training & development

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Strives for excellence in a motivated manner.
• Takes initiative and makes decisions for customers.
• Demonstrates exceptional reliability and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights customers.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicator.
• Help with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group.
• Comply with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for food

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commis Chefto help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Commis Chef will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Milton Hill House. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Milton Hill House is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0311/94176001/52773203/SU #Venues Collection

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!