Commis Chef- Elements Restaurant-Live in Accommodation Available

Aldwark Manor Estate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

Gym and leisure use

Share of gratuities

Hospitality Rewards platform

Employee Assistance Program

Free meal on duty

Refer a friend bonus

Free golf for yourself and discounted

Uniform provided

Additional Days holiday after 3 years

Food and Beverage Discount 20%

Job summary

Aldwark Manor Estate in the York area is seeking a Commis Chef to assist the senior kitchen team with food preparation and service. This entry-level role offers training and the chance to develop culinary skills in a luxury hotel with 200 acres of countryside.

You will work under head chefs to maintain cleanliness, stock levels, and assist with end-of-shift duties. The role includes meals on duty and opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the senior chefs in the kitchen with the preparation of food, cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining a clean section
• Managing stock levels on the section.
• Assisting with food service and the close down at the end of your shift.
• Occasionally supporting the Kitchen Porters with their duties
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Learning and Development, following instructions from the senior chefs

Job description

Job Title

Position : Commis Chef

Reports to: Senior person in the kitchen / Head Chef

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF

Hours of work: 40

Benefits:

Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.

Gym and leisure use.

Share of gratuities.

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Employee Assistance Program.

Free meal on duty.

Refer a friend bonus.

Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.

Uniform provided.

Additional Days holiday after 3 years of service.

Food and Beverage Discount when dining at Hotel of 20%

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.

In recent years, the hotel has undergone significant investment and renovation, transforming the bedrooms, restaurant, residents’ lounge, sports bar and all public areas to deliver a refined and contemporary guest experience.

December marked the completion and opening of the new Salus Spa facilities, further enhancing the estate’s luxury leisure offering. The next phase of development will see the addition of new bedrooms, expanded event spaces and additional treatment rooms, all scheduled to open later this year.

Our Mission statement is

At Aldwark Manor Estate, our mission is simple yet powerful:

“Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people —

with the ambition of being “Always Aldwark” in exceeding our guests’ and team members’ expectations.

Our Mission Statement is we will: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations.

A Commis Chef is responsible for assisting other kitchen staff. Their primary duties include food preparation, serving customers, cleaning the kitchen, & equipment.

Main duties and purpose of the role:

• Supporting the senior chefs in the kitchen with the preparation of food, cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining a clean section
• Managing stock levels on the section.
• Assisting with food service and the close down at the end of your shift.
• Occasionally supporting the Kitchen Porters with their duties
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Learning and Development, following instructions from the senior chefs

The above is a non-exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake any other duties as requested by your Manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.