Commis Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across retail, restaurants,/

Family and Friends discounts

Leisure Club / Gym free membership

International Travel at Employee Rate

Parking on site

Meals for free on shift

Progression Room across UK and hotels

Uniform provided

Flexible hours

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport in Stansted is seeking a Commis Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous, prep ingredients, and help deliver meals to a high standard.

You should have experience as a Line Chef, Cook or Prep Cook, basic food hygiene, and the ability to stay focused under pressure. This is a great stepping stone for progression within our hotel group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Line Chef, Cook or Prep Cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment.
• Flexible and able to stay focused under pressure.
• Self-motivated and confident.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food for a range of dishes following specifications so Head Chef and Sous Chef can send out meals to a high standard.
• Supporting everyone in the kitchen to ensure no corners are cut.
• Ensuring Chefs stations are well stocked with anything they may need during service.
• Keeping kitchen and work stations clean and tidy to enable an outstanding service.
• Learning from and assisting your Chef de Partie.
• Ensuring you and your team deliver high standards of food and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Line Chef experience

Cook or Prep Cook

Basic food hygiene

Pressure handling

Flexible

Self-motivated

Hard-working

Job description

Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport in Stansted is seeking a Commis Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous, prep ingredients, and help deliver meals to a high standard.

You should have experience as a Line Chef, Cook or Prep Cook, basic food hygiene, and the ability to stay focused under pressure. This is a great stepping stone for progression within our hotel group.