Curious Commis Chef – Luxury Hotel Kitchen

S1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Paid leave

Wellbeing resources

Local benefits may apply

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Right to work in the UK

No supervisory experience required

Basic cookery techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens & grills

Food prep equipment

Job description

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.