Commis Chef

bartlett mitchell - #CSaffronWalden; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin-star masterclasses

Development courses provided

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Volunteer day (Freedom Friday)

Free lunch

Mental Health App access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility treatment leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an enthusiastic Commis Chef for a Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm shift. You will assist with prep and production under the Head Chef, contribute to high standards of meal presentation, and work as part of a friendly team.

With a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, you’ll join a company that offers development opportunities, lunch on shift, and a range of wellness and family-friendly benefits. You’ll be encouraged to learn and grow in a busy contract catering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen and food preparation.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to follow Chef's instructions and work under supervision.
• Keen to learn and develop kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep and production under the Head Chef's supervision.
• Assist in serving well-balanced meals to clients and staff.
• Follow the Chef's instructions with close attention to detail.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and storeroom.
• Show a willingness to learn and improve.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Team player

Willing to learn

Good communicator

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds / NVQ kitchen experience

Job description

Monday to Friday

7am to 3pm

We're a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef to join our team.

Enthusiastic about food, you'll be part of a friendly, dedicated team providing catering services to our clients and staff.You'll have the opportunity to assist with prep and production, under the supervision of our site Head Chef, serving well-balanced meals and menus. A good communicator, you will follow our Chef's instructions - carrying them out with close attention to detail and a willing attitude to learn.

Ensuring food is always presented to the highest standards, you'll also keep the kitchen and storeroom clean. While your kitchen skills may be at a basic level, you're ready to improve and grow.

With a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, you're educated to City & Guilds/NVQwith kitchen experience preparing freshly made food.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website