Commis Chef

The Vale Resort; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vale Resort is seeking a passionate commis chef to join their esteemed kitchen team. The role involves maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while working collaboratively to create memorable culinary experiences. Applicants should possess prior restaurant experience and be eager to learn and develop their cooking skills amidst a supportive environment.

Benefits

Retail & leisure discounts

Complimentary gym membership

Discounted food, drinks, and accommodation

Benefits for continued service

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a restaurant or culinary environment.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.
• Helping with stock control, storage, and kitchen organization.
• Learning and developing new cooking techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food preparation techniques

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Location: Vale Resort

How to apply: Send your CV to [e-mail]

The Vale Resort, a premier 4-star resort, nestled in the Welsh countryside, offers far more than your luxury hotel! With 143 bedrooms, 2 championship golf courses, Wales’ largest spa, an award-winning restaurant and exceptional sporting facilities – we are quite simply one of the UK’s most desirable hospitality workplaces.

We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a supportive environment for our employees.

We are looking for a commis chef, who loves helping to create fabulous food to work alongside the chef de partie and sous chef in preparing our menu.

About The Role

Duties include:

• Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards
• Following kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations at all times
• Helping with stock control, storage, and kitchen organization
• Working efficiently as part of a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Learning and developing new cooking techniques and skills
• Following all health and safety regulations
  
  

You Will Have

• Previous experience working in a restaurant or culinary environment
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for food, seasonal ingredients, and an eye for detail
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and safety practices
  
  

What’s In It For You

As an employee you can enjoy a range of incredible perks:

• Retail & leisure discounts
• Complimentary gym membership and driving range
• Discounted food, drinks and accommodation
• A number of benefits for continued service
• We also extend our discounts to family and friends, so they don’t feel left out
  
  

Not only that but we are proud and committed to invest in our employees, we strive to give you the skills and tools you need to build your career with us. Just walking around the Resort you'll meet a number of people who have grown their careers with us.

The Vale Resort – Part of the Leekes Retail and Leisure Group:

Leekes Retail was established in 1897 as an ironmonger in the Welsh Valleys and the group has grown and diversified over the last 120 years.

It remains a family business run by the fourth generation with the retail division trading from 4 large home department stores, 2 furniture stores and a builders’ merchants, whilst the leisure grouptwo four-star hotels – the Vale Resort and a 17th century grade I listed castle Hensol Castle in addition to a gin distillery and visitor centre.