Commis Chef (195)

Accent Catering Services Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in St Albans is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to prepare meals for school students. This role involves ensuring high food quality and managing allergens while supporting student health and development. The ideal candidate will possess excellent craft skills, good communication abilities, and strong attention to cleanliness and detail. Salary reviews, career development, and various employee benefits are offered, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about food and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Free meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts on various platforms

HIT apprenticeships

Team events and competitions

Pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a passion for food.
• Ability to maintain a tidy and organized workspace.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for approximately 450 children.
• Manage allergens effectively in food preparation.
• Contribute to students' health and development through nutritious meal options.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

High standards of cleanliness

Good communication skills

Passionate about food with attention to detail

Understanding of managing allergens

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then you could be the exceptional Chef that we are looking for! Commis Chef - St Albans, AL3 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend shifts, People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic cooking skills and a thorough understanding and knowledge of managing allergens to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school site in St Albans, AL3 with approximately 450 children on site. You will be reporting into the Chef Manager at the school site. We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle. Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent craft skills
• Demonstrate high standards of cleanliness, consistently maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Passionate about food with a great eye for detail
• Comprehensive understanding of managing allergens

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK's leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract—no two are the same. We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career progression and giving our teams the tools they need to thrive in their job roles. Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role. Accent Catering have been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Career development opportunities
• Multiple discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
• Pension scheme, company sick pay scheme and life insurance
• Work life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award winning team!