Commis Chef

Ashdown Park; Wealden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel is seeking a Commis Chef to join its award-winning kitchen team. This role presents an opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a supportive environment, focusing on high standards of food preparation and presentation. Embrace the chance to be part of exciting new culinary offerings and contribute to a dynamic team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in professional kitchen.
• Exposure to a variety of menu styles preferred.
• Ability to maintain quality in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/present dishes to highest standards.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues.
• Complete tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

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Our kitchen team is expanding and we have a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning, friendly brigade as a Commis Chef. You will have a good understanding of basic techniques and a desire to further develop your skills. The team work hard to develop chefs at every level and this is an exciting time to be part of new culinary offerings at the hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be familiar with all menu items relevant to your section and prepare/present dishes for service to the highest standards.
• To ensure the correct preparation, cooking and presentation of food the highest standards in conjunction with section head.
• To ensure that efficient and smooth service is always maintained through forward planning.
• To ensure good working relationships with colleagues and other departments.
• To complete any reasonable task as requested by management.
• To prepare kitchen mis-en-place for designated section before and during service.
• To keep waste to an absolute minimum
• Personal appearance and hygiene should comply with hotel policy, uniforms must be treated with the utmost care.

Key Skills:

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience and exposure to a variety of menu styles – 2 Rosette experience is preferred, but not essential
• Able to multitask and maintain quality levels at all times
• Work well as a part of a busy, close knit kitchen brigade
• Possess a “can do” attitude, being able to work on your own initiative as required

If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.