Commis Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected hotel and holiday company in Wales is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in kitchen operations at The Cliffe Norton Hotel in Tenby. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.75 with live-in accommodation available. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cookery and experience in a similar role. You can expect opportunities for training and development, along with benefits reflecting our employee-owned status.

Benefits

Bi-annual tax-free dividend

Funding for training courses

Job security as an employee owner

Competitive sick pay scheme

Discounts on holidays and hotel stays

Live-in accommodation

Free employee meals

Pension scheme contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and a passion for cookery.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation and cooking.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the Head and Second Chefs.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Passionate about cookery

Strong communication skills

Understanding of food safety regulations

Ability to learn new skills quickly

Ability to work under pressure

Positive, can-do attitude

Job description

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Commis Chef to join the team at The Cliffe Norton Hotel, Tenby.

Commis Chef working hours:

As a Commis Chef you will work 30+ hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with live in accommodation available and an hourly rate of £13.75, regardless of age!

Commis Chef Responsibilities:

As a Commis Chef you will assist with all aspects of the kitchen operation from the preparation, cooking and serving of food, to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times. You will be involved in stock rotation, labelling and cleaning of equipment to ensure maximum organisation and compliance. You will work closely with the Head and Second Chefs, making this an ideal opportunity for any candidates looking to progress their career in the kitchen.

Benefits of being an employee owner:


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (circa £1,500 FTE in 2024)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Live In Accommodation (location specific)
Free employee meals whilst on duty
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Reward and engagement programs


Our ideal candidate:

Essential Skills:


Experience in a similar role
Passionate about cookery with demonstrable experience of working within a team
Strong communication skills
Understanding of all aspects related to food safety regulations
Ability to learn new skills quickly
Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail
Positive, can-do attitude


Desirable Skills:


Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
Passion for the industry


The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with almost 1,000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this Commis Chef role, click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!