Commis Chef: Hotel Kitchen Training & Growth

Principal Hayley Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Service charge share

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off

Birthday voucher

Annual leave 28 days

Stay with dinner

Colleague rates

Discount on F&B

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading is seeking a Commis Chef to join its busy hotel kitchen, working across breakfast, conferences, restaurant and events. You will be part of a brigade, preparing ingredients and supporting different sections while learning high standards of food preparation.

You will be encouraged to ask questions, develop skills, and follow strict hygiene and safety standards in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Someone who enjoys working with food and is keen to learn and develop their skills as a Chef.
• A positive approach and willingness to learn from the chefs around you and get involved as part of the brigade.
• A good eye for detail and pride in the food you help prepare.
• Someone who is organised and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen experience would be helpful, but it's not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support different sections of the kitchen.
• Learn how we prepare and deliver food to a consistently high standard.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe, following our food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading is seeking a Commis Chef to join its busy hotel kitchen, working across breakfast, conferences, restaurant and events. You will be part of a brigade, preparing ingredients and supporting different sections while learning high standards of food preparation.

You will be encouraged to ask questions, develop skills, and follow strict hygiene and safety standards in a supportive team environment.