Commis Chef - A Great Career Path

First Contact Chefs; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property in the English countryside is looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join their high-quality restaurant. This role offers great career progression within a supportive team, emphasizing staff welfare and development, and includes live-in accommodation. Join an award-winning establishment focused on excellence and fresh, local ingredients.

Benefits

Great training and development

Hotel staff benefits and discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Share of restaurant tips

Contributory pension scheme

Employee awards

Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent is essential.
• Food Hygiene Certifications required.
• Stable CV with excellent references is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in creating fine dishes using local produce.
• Work directly under the Chef de Partie and assist your team.
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop your skills.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Passion for the industry

Eye for detail

Knowledge of cooking techniques

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, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients and maintaining an excellent reputation.

Magnificent location with beautiful views, live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong focus on staff welfare and well-being.

As a Commis Chef, you will prepare and assist in creating fine dishes using local produce, work directly under the Chef de Partie, assist your team in your section, and collaborate with senior team members to develop your skills and 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:

• NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Certifications
• Good written and spoken English
• A flexible attitude
• Restaurant or hotel background
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Passion for the industry and an eye for detail
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and styles

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

Application process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV to #. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

You must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove your right to work, including UK/EU citizenship and appropriate visa status.

We appreciate your interest. Please note applications will only be responded to if they meet the criteria. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

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