Commis Chef

Hgvc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commis Chef to prepare and present high-quality dishes, supporting the Executive Chef. Candidates should have experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef and prioritize customer service. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. This part-time role offers £12.58 per hour for 20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef is required.
• Must maintain high customer service focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high quality dishes.
• Ensure food is prepared to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in working areas.

Skills

Customer service focus

Food hygiene knowledge

Team cooperation

Flexibility

Job description

Commis Chef - Part Time 20 hours per week.

Rate £12.58 per hour.

As a Commis Chef you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will support the Executive Chef in ensuring that the food offered to Guests and Members is of a consistently high standard.

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring consistent great food production and that the food is prepared to the highest standards within the company guidelines
• Ensuring that all foodstuffs entering the kitchen is of good quality and correctly stored
• Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control
• Prepare mise en place for all relevant menus
• Prepare and cook staff meals
• Undertake any reasonable duties that may be assigned by the Executive Chef
• Being fully aware of all items on the menu which is the responsibility of the section and of the recipes and quantities
• Complying with and have full knowledge of regulations regarding health & safety, employee conduct, food hygiene, fire emergency procedures and COSHH regulations
• To ensure your department’s shift procedures are followed in order to meet financial and statutory requirements and support the delivery of outstanding customer service
• To ensure that all company documentation is kept i.e. buffet temperatures, cooking temperature records and fridge temperatures
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef
• To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind
• To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues
• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements and can work under pressure
• To maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department goals