Glasgow - Commis Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development program

Extra holidays

Staff discount

Gift voucher

Retail discounts

Minimum 20 hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Commis Chef to join the Harry's kitchen, focusing on high-quality Italian dishes with pasta and pizza specialization. You will support a large prep team, monitor daily par levels, and thrive under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.

Experience in a professional kitchen, a passion for cooking, and a solid understanding of food safety are essential. The role offers an hourly wage with a minimum 20-hour contract and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Good culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Previous Commis Chef experience

Culinary skills

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Harry's:

Harry’s is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizza’s crafted with care and attention to detail.

Job Description:

The Commis Chef will be work on a specific section, working closely with our dedicated prep team to ensure that daily par levels are met.

Working in a large team requires you to work well under pressure and be able to easily take direction from senior staff.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)


• Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.


• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.


• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.


• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.


• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more


• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.


• Good culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Good understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.


• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.


• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.


• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.


• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Commis Chef!

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.