Commis Chef - County Durham

The Inn Collection Group; Eggleston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount

Stay discount

Room bookings discount

Employee assistance

Give-inn back

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a Commis Chef for The Seaton Lane Inn to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing dishes, following recipes, and delivering high-quality food.

A passion for food and willingness to learn are essential, with opportunities to grow within a warm, supportive environment. You will work closely with kitchen, front-of-house and management teams to ensure consistency, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Food safety practices and storage labeling
• Ability to follow recipes and specifications
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to specification and quality standards
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely
• Maintain a clean and organized work station
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house and management teams

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

As Commis Chef, you'll be at the heart of our kitchen, working closely with the team to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain our standards. Whether you're experienced or studying, your passion for food will shine through as you take responsibility for your section. You'll manage food safety, storage, labeling, and adherence to recipes and specifications.

Your role involves efficient, collaborative work with kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams. You'll prepare food items, operate standard kitchen equipment safely, and maintain a clean station.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and organizational skills, we think you'll fit right in. Working in the kitchen team enabled Tele to build a strong sense of teamwork and foster a collaborative environment. Watch Tele's video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just 1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with 50 on same day bookings
• It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (...that's tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Seaton Lane Inn, full of style and quirky charm, is perfectly situated in a spot that attracts both locals and visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and comfortable boutique-style accommodation, it's a great spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and take in the surrounding community and vibrant energy.