Full Time Commis Chef

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 29,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Meals Provided on Duty

Discounted Accommodation

F&B discounts worldwide

Free parking

Uniform (Laundry)

Job summary

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers is seeking a Commis Chef at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd. You will support a fast-paced kitchen, develop basic cookery skills and work to deliver high-quality dishes under pressure. The role includes flexible shifts, with training available for aspiring kitchen leaders, and a benefits package for hotel staff.

Qualifications

Previous experience in 4* hotel is desirable, although full training is provided.
Good communications skills with a positive and energetic nature.
It's a physical role and you'll be on your feet most of the day, so fitness is important.
Flexible attitude to shifts - you may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

Having a passion for food and being capable of professional communication with other departments at all times
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing "Dish Recipe Cards" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

Job description

Pay: £26,436.80 per annum

Due to a recent upturn in business levels, a new and exciting Commis Chef role has become available at the Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff! Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As a Commis Chef you're an aspiring chef capable of basic cookery skills and working as part of a fast-paced kitchen. With a ready to ‘hit the ground running' attitude, you'll be capable of supporting the kitchen to consistently produce top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times. We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our experienced and hard-working team due to a recent upturn in hotel business - it's a great time to join us!

Pay: £26,436.80 per annum

Responsibilities of a Commis Chef:

Having a passion for food and being capable of professional communication with other departments at all times
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing "Dish Recipe Cards" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

Previous experience in 4* hotel is desirable, although full training is provided
Good communications skills with a positive and energetic nature
It's a physical role and you'll be on your feet most of the day, so fitness is important
Flexible attitude to shifts - you may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays

About The Hotel

Nestled on the peaceful banks of its own ornamental lake, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions. Guests can choose from Standard, Club or Suite accommodation, the majority of which offer picturesque views over the lake.

About The Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 24 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by. Properties under the group are placed into three collections; Leng's Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

For you

We offer a benefits package including:

Career development pathways and regular salary reviews
Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!
Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities
Meals Provided on Duty
Free / subsidised car parking
Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
Length of Service related holiday scheme
Recommend a Friend Scheme
and many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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