Commis Chef/Baker

Accent Catering Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Commis Chef/Baker to create nutritious and delicious meals for students. The role requires excellent baking skills and knowledge of allergen management. You will be part of a passionate team focused on food quality and career development with opportunities for progression. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Free meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Discounts on shops and leisure

Team events and competitions

Pension and sick pay schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role with baking skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of managing allergens.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality baked goods such as breads and pastries.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Manage allergens effectively in food preparation.

Skills

Craft skills

Baking (breads, cakes, biscuits, pastries)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge 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/Baker – London SW3
£27,000 per annum
40 hours per week term-time only
Working only 35 weeks of the year!

We want you... People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic baking skills and a thorough understanding and knowledge of managing allergens to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school site in London SW3 with approximately 310 children on site. You will be reporting into the Chef Manager at the school site.

About Us

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.

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

Responsibilities

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! As our ideal Chef you will:

• Have excellent craft skills
• Have excellent baking skills, ranging from breads, cakes, biscuits and pastries
• Have good communication skills at all levels
• Be passionate about food with a great eye for detail
• Have comprehensive understanding of managing allergens

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

About Accent Catering

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!