Commis Chef

An attractive and prestigious, multi-award-winning, venue in the area of Melton Mowbray area is looking to welcome a new Commis Chef to their hard-working team. This is a lovely opportunity for a dedicated chef to develop their skills within a highly supportive, team-focused environment that truly values its people.

You may already be a Commis Chef looking to join a new supportive company, or you're a Junior Chef, KP (Kitchen Porter) or similar and looking to further your career as a Chef.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + excellent staff benefits + share of tips

Hours: Full-time, working on a rota basis, 5 days per week out of 7, across reasonable and fair working hours.

We are looking for:

- A good understanding of basic working practices in a kitchen environment, to include Food Hygiene standards, allergy awareness and dietary requirements

- Previous experience working in a catering environment

- A good level of attention to detail

- An excellent attitude to work, supportive nature towards your colleagues and an organise, hard-working nature

- A passion for good quality, fresh and natural ingredients

Day to day in your role as Commis Chef, you will be:

- Assisting senior colleagues with the kitchen operations

- Working in a clean and safe environment with a requirement to clean down your work station as needed

- Preparing salad ingredients, fruits, vegetables, meats and sauces as instructed by colleagues

- Undertaking stock control duties, ensuring safe food storage guidelines are being followed, tidying fridges/freezers etc. and informing colleagues when stock is running low

- Supporting plating and preparation of dishes in line with company standards, as required.

In return for your efforts, our client offers a share of tips in addition to your basic salary, excellent opportunities for progression, complimentary meals on shift, and excellent discounts when not on shift. Additional benefits include excellent on-site facilities, longstanding service benefits and staff wellbeing. The site recently renewed their 5* food hygiene rating.

Don't delay in joining this excellent company to work for now - further your career as a Commis Chef - apply immediately to avoid disappointment!

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