Commis Chef - W Edinburgh

S1jobs; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Room discounts

Paid leave

Wellbeing resources

Local benefits may apply

Descripción de la vacante

Marriott International's W Edinburgh hotel is seeking a Commis Chef to join its culinary team. The role supports kitchen operations, ensuring recipes are followed and food safety standards are maintained with a positive, productive environment.

You will prepare ingredients, assist chefs during service, and ensure quality, freshness, and proper storage. UK right-to-work required and minimum 1 year in a kitchen.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related culinary or kitchen experience.
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, sanitation practices, and food storage procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, storing, washing, and preparing fresh produce.
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes, presentation standards, production schedules, and quality expectations.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and effectively.
• Monitor food quality, temperature controls, portion sizes, and HACCP requirements throughout food preparation and service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, FIFO, labeling, storage, and cold-chain compliance procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen workstations, tools, equipment, storage areas, and preparation areas.
• Support chefs and colleagues during service periods to ensure efficient kitchen operations and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory usage, reduce food waste, and ensure products are stored and rotated correctly.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Right to work in the UK

No supervisory experience required

Basic cookery techniques

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Ovens & grills

Food prep equipment

Descripción del empleo

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Commis Chef

W Edinburgh

At W Hotels, we do things differently. We are bold, curious and unapologetically ourselves. Our people bring energy, creativity and personality to everything they do. We celebrate individuality and encourage fresh thinking. Here, your ideas have a voice. Your ambition has room to grow. And no two days look the same. We challenge convention and push hospitality forward.

As part of the Marriott International family, W Hotels offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Position Summary

The Commis Chef is responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking food to Marriott standards, and maintaining exceptional food quality, hygiene, and safety across kitchen operations. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring food is prepared and presented according to recipes, quality specifications, food safety standards, and operational requirements while contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, storing, washing, and preparing fresh produce.
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes, presentation standards, production schedules, and quality expectations.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and effectively.
• Monitor food quality, temperature controls, portion sizes, and HACCP requirements throughout food preparation and service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, FIFO, labeling, storage, and cold-chain compliance procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen workstations, tools, equipment, storage areas, and preparation areas.
• Support chefs and colleagues during service periods to ensure efficient kitchen operations and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory usage, reduce food waste, and ensure products are stored and rotated correctly.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related culinary or kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic cookery techniques, food preparation methods, and recipe compliance.
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, sanitation practices, and food storage procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and quality standards.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and professional approach to work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical duties including lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Our Benefits

At Marriott, we put people first - it's one of our distinctive core values.

• Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott's portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
• Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
• Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
• Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.

Our award-winning culture

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.