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Commis Chef - A Great Career Path

First Contact Chefs

England

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic Commis Chef at a stunning property in the English countryside. This role offers a chance to work in a high-quality restaurant that values excellent hospitality and locally sourced ingredients. With live-in accommodation and a strong focus on staff welfare, this position promises a fantastic culture and career progression in an award-winning establishment. Join a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment that nurtures talent and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Great training and development
Hotel staff benefits and discounts
Competitive salary
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Share of restaurant tips
Contributory pension scheme
Employee awards
Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

  • Must have NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent and Food Hygiene Certifications.
  • Good written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and assist in creating dishes using local produce.
  • Work directly under the Chef de Partie ensuring high standards.

Skills

Good communication skills
Team player
Passion for the industry
Attention to detail
Cooking techniques and styles
Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent
Food Hygiene Certifications

Job description

An enthusiastic and passionate Commis Chef is needed for this wonderful property in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high-quality restaurant and have a great career path.


This beautiful property prides itself on excellent hospitality and service; they use only the finest locally sourced ingredients and are extremely proud of the reputation they uphold.


Magnificent location - with beautiful views - with live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a great belief in staff welfare and well-being.


Responsibilities:
  1. Preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce.
  2. Working directly under the Chef de Partie.
  3. Assisting the team in your section ensuring the highest standards of product.
  4. Working with senior team members to develop your products and your own knowledge.

This is a great opportunity for any Commis Chef looking to progress and further their career in an award-winning establishment with a fantastic team.


Requirements for this Commis Chef position:
  1. NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent.
  2. Food Hygiene Certifications.
  3. Good written and spoken English.
  4. A flexible attitude.
  5. Restaurant or hotel background.
  6. Good communication skills.
  7. Good team player.
  8. A real passion for the industry and an eye for detail.
  9. Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.

Benefits of this Commis Chef position:
  1. Great training and development.
  2. Hotel staff benefits and discounts.
  3. Competitive salary.
  4. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  5. A share of restaurant tips.
  6. Contributory pension scheme.
  7. Employee awards.
  8. Live-in accommodation.

For this role, please send us your most recent up-to-date CV. Feel free to apply if you need any further information about this role.


This is a permanent position. All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce and possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.


You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom for this position. You must be able to prove your right to work in the United Kingdom for this role, you must be a UK/EU citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.


In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.


Thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we haven't contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industry's reputation as a whole, and we are a great supporter of 'A Passion to Inspire' developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.


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