Commis Chef

Accorhotel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to support the kitchen team, preparing ingredients and assisting the Chef de Partie. You will handle deliveries, store food correctly, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

A strong organizational mindset and the ability to follow all instructions are essential for this role, which is based on-site in Rochdale.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and food safety compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Preparing meal ingredients, including seasoning meats and washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying items are delivered and of good quality.
• Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying supervisor of low stocks.
• Discarding expired and spoiled food items stored in stock rooms, refrigerators and freezers.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring workstations are sanitised.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.

Job description

Commis Chef

We are looking to hire a hard-working and efficient Commis Chef to prepare meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie and assist with various kitchen duties. The Commis Chef's responsibilities include informing the supervisor of a malfunctioning or broken kitchen equipment, unpacking and organizing deliveries, and mopping up kitchen spills to prevent accidents and injuries. You should also ensure that all food items are properly stored to prevent spoilage.

To be successful as a Commis Chef, you should demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Commis Chef should be able to follow all instructions and comply with food health and safety regulations.

Commis Chef Responsibilities

• Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
• Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
• Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.

Rate of Pay will be between NMW - £10.85 - £12.71 depending on age

Additional Information

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