Commis Chef

Malmaison Hotel du Vin; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality brand in Reading seeks a Commis Chef. The role involves cooking with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen environment and offers various training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Candidates will have the chance to learn essential skills while contributing to menu preparation and cooking for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals. Malmaison offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining in Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Wellness & National Campaign Days

Complimentary anniversary stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for cooking and fresh ingredients.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop skills within a fast paced kitchen.
• Prepare and cook food for various meal services.
• Participate in training programs and apprenticeship opportunities.

Skills

Cooking with fresh ingredients

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Teamwork

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

About the Role

Opened 2007

76 bedrooms

74-seater Bar & Grill

6 private event spaces - largest seats up to 80

A historic station hotel boasting the distinction of being the worlds oldest built back in 1844. Reading is a town and borough in Berkshire. Located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet the Great Western mainline railway and the M4 motorway serve the town which is 40 miles west of London. Reading is a major commercial centre especially for information technology and insurance. Known for its beer biscuits and bulbs in the industrial revolution Reading has transformed into a vibrant metropolitan town. Home to the UKs iconic Reading Festival its growing arts and culture community boasts some of the best entertainment in the country. Readings rich and diverse communities are represented by its global food and drink scene.

Job title : Commis Chef Malmaison

Rate of pay: 12.75 Per Hour Tronc plus Generous Company Benefits Training & Development

Contract Type / Hours : Permanent / 40 hours per week

Location : Reading

Get paid for doing what you love get loads of perks and benefits learn something new and make a career for Life with Malmaison.

Were pioneers of the modern metropolitan townhouse hotel with an emphasis on chic high quality bedrooms. Food and drink are central to the character of each Malmaison hotel; our bars and brasseries are popular destinations within their local areas. Each hotel is a unique transformation of a historic building designed with a bold adventurous vision of luxurious hospitality.

Do you love cooking with fresh ingredients Do you want to learn new skills Do you want to watch your food leave the pass knowing that the guest will love eating it as much as you loved cooking it

As a Commis Chef in Malmaison you will be learning and developing skills within a fast paced high volume environment. You will be able to use these skills throughout your career. Our Kitchens are open for Breakfast Lunch Afternoon Tea and Evening Meals. We also offer tailored menus for any Meetings or Events that may be taking place in the hotel so no two days will be the same.

Alongside the training that Malmaison provides we also offer Apprenticeships for Commis Chef and Chef De Parties you could be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 or 3 qualification.

About You

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from 65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops experiences holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental optical medical and more available from 5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to 1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesnt make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like Pay Day Lunches / Treats National Popcorn Day Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as its earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time stream up to 50% of the money youre already earned learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer healthier happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme free confidential advice available 24 / 7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion / belief sexual orientation or age.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1