Commis Chef - Coworth Park

Coworth Park; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commis Chef to ensure the highest standards of food production. Responsibilities include assisting in daily food preparations, portion control, and showing flexibility in handling special requests. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a customer service ethic. This role offers a competitive salary and fantastic employee benefits including bonus schemes, complimentary stays at hotels, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Complimentary stays at Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% F&B discount

Vibrant social events

Various shop discounts

Training and development opportunities

Referral bonus

Access to well-being advice

Qualifications

• Assist kitchen team in food production to high standards.
• Participate in food preparation and control food costs.
• Demonstrate flexibility in handling special requests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in food production.
• Prepare fish, meat, vegetables, and desserts.
• Adapt to challenges in food service.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Customer service skills

Creativity in handling requests

Strong communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team in ensuring the highest standards of food production.
• Participate in daily food preparations, portioning fish, meat, vegetables and desserts; control food costs using surpluses; meet recipe outlines for portion size, quality and quantity.
• Show flexibility and creativity in handling special requests and challenges that arise during the day.

Values & Culture

Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Commis Chef you bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.

Communication & Language

Strong communication skills with a strong customer service ethic. English is the primary language used in our hotel and you can comfortably communicate in this language.

Salary

£24,859 per year - estimated

Benefits

• Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels
• 50% F & B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
• Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including a Winter ball
• Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, enhanced family leave entitlements and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities
• Up to £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees