Commis Chef

Aldwark Manor; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and restaurant is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. Your role involves supporting various kitchen sections across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, ensuring high levels of food quality and safety are achieved. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and has a positive attitude towards working in a dynamic environment. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including development opportunities and meals during shifts.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and other development opportunities

Share of gratuities

Hospitality Rewards platform

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals on duty

Refer a friend bonus

Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability to work in various kitchen sections preparing ingredients.
• Knowledge of standard food preparation procedures is essential.
• Must maintain high levels of hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.
• Help maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support stock management and kitchen operations.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Knowledge of hygiene and food safety

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Commis Chef

Reports to: Head Chef / Sous Chefs / Executive Head Chef

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate Aldwark Nr. Alne York YO61 1UF

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
• Share of gratuities.
• Hospitality Rewards platform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free meals on duty.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
• Uniform provided.

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned hotel with golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of countryside this luxury hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings. Over the last few years the hotel has undergone major renovations in the bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar and all public areas. This year we will start our new and opulent spa and state-of-the-art leisure areas as well as our new meeting rooms and additional 24 bedrooms. The leisure facilities opening later this year with the new spa bedrooms and meeting space opening 2026.

Our mission statement is: Never be ordinary in our product quality or people with the aim of being Always Aldwark in meeting our guests and team expectations.

Purpose of the role

As Commis Chef you will work a variety of sections in all kitchens helping prepare ingredients and cleaning different and new cooking techniques including breakfast, lunch and dinner in our multiple outlets.

Main duties of the role

• Demonstrate you are willing to learn and help in all kitchen departments including putting stock away.
• Assist in maintaining high levels of hygiene and health & safety.
• Knowledge of standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving storage & sanitation.
• Ensure high levels of food standards are achieved.
• Positive and flexible attitude towards the working environment.

About Us

The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978.

Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn within 185 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.

The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.

DEI and Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of our DEI policy is available on request.

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