Commis Chef/ Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is hiring a Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant for the United Airlines Lounge at Terminal 2. The role, casual with potential permanent status after vetting and visa pass Arrangements, offers £14.06 per hour and a 4-on-2-off shift pattern.

Training and uniform standards apply, with opportunities to progress within a hospitality-focused team. Join a busy lounge environment with strict hygiene, punctuality, and presentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as commis chef or kitchen assistant in busy environments.
• Calm and patient under pressure.
• Flexible and able to work shifts.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Excellent personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that you understand the correct preparation, cooking, presentation & service of food, as implemented by the kitchen management team.
• To be responsive to all training provided and to attend all training sessions.
• To take responsibility for your own career path and continuous self-improvement.
• Have excellent levels of personal hygiene and presentation standards.
• Be correctly dressed in clean uniform at all times.
• To be consistently punctual for all scheduled shifts.
• Ensuring the aesthetic standards of presentation of the kitchen & the pass are excellent at all times from all areas of the kitchen and the team are consistently focused on maintaining this.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment to maximize efficiency & prolong life.
• To order and accept all deliveries to Sodexo standards and to ensure that all stock meets both company and legal standards, as set out by the kitchen management team.
• Assist in accurate record keeping, security and safe storage of all relevant deliveries.
• To assist in the implementation all fire regulations and procedures and assist in evacuations as necessary
• Monitor all equipment & report any maintenance issues in cooperation with the Manager
• To assist with the ordering, storage and careful use of all kitchen supplies
• Maintain all Kitchen Equipment as well as possible to minimise maintenance costs
• Adhere to the correct product storage, stock rotation, food quality and portion control as set out by the kitchen management team.

Skills

Commis chef experience

Kitchen assistant

Under pressure

Job description

About the Role

Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant at United Airlines Lounge Terminal 2

We're experience makers.

And relationship builders.

And we're hiring.

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don't dream it, you live it every day. Here you'll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we're more than just waiters.

Be part of something greater.

Package Description

• £14.06 per hour
• 4 on 2 off,( lounge opening hours 4am to 10 pm, shift pattern will vary according to business needs , can be early start mid early starts and afternoon start shift patterns )
• Role is casual and will be made permanent once vetted and an airside pass is obtained for the airport - and on completion of the probation period
• Any employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure that you understand the correct preparation, cooking, presentation & service of food, as implemented by the kitchen management team
• To be responsive to all training provided and to attend all training sessions
• To take responsibility for your own career path and continuous self-improvement
• Have excellent levels of personal hygiene and presentation standards
• Be correctly dressed in clean uniform at all times
• To be consistently punctual for all scheduled shifts
• Ensuring the aesthetic standards of presentation of the kitchen & the pass are excellent at all times from all areas of the kitchen and the team are consistently focused on maintaining this
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment to maximize efficiency & prolong life
• To order and accept all deliveries to Sodexo standards and to ensure that all stock meets both company and legal standards, as set out by the kitchen management team
• Assist in accurate record keeping, security and safe storage of all relevant deliveries
• To assist in the implementation all fire regulations and procedures and assist in evacuations as necessary
• Monitor all equipment & report any maintenance issues in cooperation with the Manager
• To assist with the ordering, storage and careful use of all kitchen supplies
• Maintain all Kitchen Equipment as well as possible to minimise maintenance costs
• Adhere to the correct product storage, stock rotation, food quality and portion control as set out by the kitchen management team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as commis chef or kitchen assistant, who has worked in busy and fast paced work environment
• Calm and patient under pressure
• Flexible and able to work the shifts mentioned
• Able to work within a very busy lounge and stressful environment
• Overall a passion for food
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills

About The Company

Sodexo Live!
We're Experience Makers.

And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.

AtSodexo Live! build a career where everyday' is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we'll give you all you need to thrive.
We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able toBe Livein the moment creating exceptional memories.
After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Because at Sodexo Live!we're so much more.

Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! -

At Sodexo Live!we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won't just craft the moment you'll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That's why we are proud to focus on people's essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.