Commis Chef - 16 Hours (Weekends)

Delta Hotels By Marriott York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted room rates for you and your

Discount on food & beverage at Marriot

Free use of Leisure Club facilities

Access to discounts, rewards and perks

Free meal during shifts

Staff parking during shifts

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Dedicated benefits website

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott York is seeking a hands-on kitchen professional to support our hotel restaurant operations. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking according to recipes, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety in a busy kitchen.

You will operate a range of kitchen equipment, monitor food quality, and ensure accurate portioning and presentation. Teamwork and reliability are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, portion, chop, and store food.
• Wash, peel, and prepare fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients; prepare and cook food per recipes.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Monitor food quality and ensure correct temperatures.
• Set up and break down work stations; portion and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

About Us:

Delta Hotels by Marriott York offers a 4 star hotel experience in a beautiful location steps away from the York Racecourse. We have stunning guest rooms and leisure facilities as well as banqueting spaces for hire and our Cast Iron Bar & Grill.

Benefits to joining:

• Discounted room rates for you, as well as your friends & family worldwide!
• Discount on food & beverage at Marriott hotels worldwide.
• Free use of the Leisure Club facilities
• Access to discounts, rewards, and perks with top brands
• Free meal during shifts
• Staff parking during shifts
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated benefits website

Position Summary:

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.