Commis Chef — Training & Progression in Hotel Kitchen

Great National Hotel Ballina; Ballina; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great National Hotel Ballina is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team, offering both full-time and part-time hours to suit your schedule. You will gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, service, banqueting and kitchen operations, under the guidance of our Head Chef and senior team.

We prize reliability, professionalism, HACCP knowledge and a positive attitude, with training available for the right candidate who can work early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Interest in food and developing culinary career.
• Holding or pursuing a relevant culinary qualification; training possible.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, allergen controls and safety.
• Reliable, punctual, organised, able to work in a busy environment.
• Willing to learn and adaptable.
• Can work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Work permits to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to standard.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and menu specs.
• Prepare and organise workstation before and after service.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation.
• Follow HACCP, allergen-management and food-safety procedures.
• Complete temperature, cleaning and operational records.
• Use Logit for rosters, clocking, breaks, leave requests, training and communications.
• Store, label and rotate food to minimise waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report faults.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banqueting and function service.
• Participate in training and performance reviews.
• Work with colleagues across kitchen and hotel.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Organised

Team player

Willing to learn

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary qualification or working towards one

Job description

Great National Hotel Ballina is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team, offering both full-time and part-time hours to suit your schedule. You will gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, service, banqueting and kitchen operations, under the guidance of our Head Chef and senior team.

We prize reliability, professionalism, HACCP knowledge and a positive attitude, with training available for the right candidate who can work early mornings, evenings,