Commis Chef - Rugby Scool

Chartwells; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Rugby is seeking a Commis Chef to join their vibrant team. You will assist in providing exceptional catering for events and maintain high standards in food preparation and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, a passion for food, and flexibility in working patterns. This role offers opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role is required.
• Ability to prepare, cook, and present dishes to required standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure correct storage of food to minimise waste.
• Contribute to menu development as required.

Skills

Desire to progress in a professional kitchen

Passion for food

Flexibility with working patterns

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days, weekends and evenings

As Commis Chef of Events & Hospitality, you will join a small but vibrant team who provide catering across the school, for Staff lunches, board meetings, celebrations, private dining, weddings and external events.

You would assist the team with the overall production of the current food request in line with agreed food production planning and stock control.

Shift Pattern Overview:

• 5 days over 7 with varied shift pattern which would be dependent on the business at the time - flexibility of hours/days is a requirement for this role

Key Responsibilities are to Assist the Sous Chef with the following.

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications
• Ensure food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas.
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Contributes to menu development as required.
• Assist in the overall management of the cleanliness and general housekeeping of the kitchen, back of house, service & waste areas.

Person Specification

• A true desire to progress in a professional Kitchen
• Passionate about food and delivering excellence.
• Experience within a similar role
• Flexible with working patterns

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!