Commis Chef

The Hotel Folk; Thorpeness; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for enthusiastic Commis Chefs to join their vibrant kitchen teams. This role is primarily focused on training, allowing aspiring chefs to learn various culinary skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your culinary career while enjoying a good work-life balance. Join a community dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and make your mark in the culinary world!

Benefits

Good work/life balance

Share of tips

Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club

22 days annual leave

50% off food in hotel restaurants

B&B at hotels for £35

50% off spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for food and willingness to learn culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Stock Control

Education

Culinary Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Hourly Rate: Up to £11.44 per hour - age dependant

The Hotel Folk are searching for aspiring Commis Chefs to join their friendly teams at:

This is mainly a training role where you will work in all areas of the kitchen under supervision and learn a range of skills and tasks. So i f you're passionate about food, are a strong team player, and are willing to learn and develop your culinary skills, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of Working as a Commis Chef:

• Good work/life balance working 4 days on, 3 days off
• A share of the tips
• Free Golf at our Thorpeness Golf Club
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata for hours worked)
• 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
• B&B in any of our hotels for only £35prpn
• 50% off treatments & products at our Weavers' House Spa
• Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Training & Developments Opportunities

Your key tasks as a Commis Chef:

As a Commis Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef and his team in the day to day running of the kitchen which will include stock control, support in menu planning, and health and safety. You will also be required to:

• Work in any area of the kitchen as requested.
• Carry out food preparation.
• Ensure that all work areas are kept clean, tidy and rubbish free at all times.
• Use equipment as shown, safely and in accordance with health and safety procedures.

About The Hotel Folk:

The Hotel Folk is a group of luxury hotels and businesses located across the beautiful county of Suffolk. Founded in 1996, we have grown to comprise six unique and individual hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.

Please note that we will not be able to process your application unless you have the right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now, attach your CV and use the job role as the subject title, we look forward to hearing from you!