COMMIS CHEF - Villiers Hotel - Buckingham -full-time 40 hpw

Active Hospitality; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Hospitality Rewards App

Share of Tips

Company Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Referral Programme

Gym access

Team environment

Job summary

Active Hospitality in Buckingham is looking for a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will assist the kitchen team with preparation and cooking to high standards, learn from senior chefs and gain experience across a variety of dishes, menus and events.

This role suits someone who is passionate about food, eager to develop culinary skills, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A positive attitude, teamwork, and a commitment to food hygiene are essential, with training

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety, or willingness to undertake training.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial, but enthusiasm and the right attitude matter.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and progress within the kitchen team.
• Support and training from experienced chefs.
• Chance to gain experience across a variety of dishes, menus and events.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the kitchen team with the preparation and cooking of dishes to the required standards.
• Preparing fresh ingredients and ensuring all food is prepared consistently and presented to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety at all times.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and stock is rotated in line with food safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy service periods, including restaurant service, events and functions.
• Following recipes, portion control guidelines and instructions from senior chefs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Enthusiasm

Career development

Support from chefs

Diverse dishes

Job description

• Assisting the kitchen team with the preparation and cooking of dishes to the required standards.
• Preparing fresh ingredients and ensuring all food is prepared consistently and presented to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety at all times.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and stock is rotated in line with food safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy service periods, including restaurant service, events and functions.
• Following recipes, portion control guidelines and instructions from senior chefs.

Are you passionate about food, keen to develop your culinary skills and looking to build a career in the hospitality industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work and wants to learn from an experienced team of chefs., A genuine passion for food and a desire to develop your cooking skills.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• An understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety, or a willingness to undertake training.
• Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, but enthusiasm and the right attitude are just as important.
• The opportunity to develop your culinary skills and progress within the kitchen team.
• Support and training from experienced chefs.
• The chance to gain valuable experience across a variety of dishes, menus and events.
• friendly and supportive working environment.

Benefits of Working with us

• Free parking.
• Free meals on duty.
• Hospitality Rewards App - offering discounts across retail, groceries, days/nights out, cinema, meals, wellbeing & much more!
• Share of Tips in addition to your salary.
• Company Pension (contributory).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Referral Programme.
• Complimentary Access to our Gym.
• Opportunity to join an enthusiastic & friendly team!