Commis Chef

Chef & Cook

29 August 2024352 views

Position Title: Commis Chef
Employer: Prescient Group Ltd
Reports To: Head Chef / Restaurant Manager
Job Level: Operative
Department: Bureau Restaurant
Location: Bureau Restaurant at the Design District (C3)
The Group
Prescient Group works with operators, investors and developers on business strategy and its implementation to transform spaces into meaningful assets that deliver targeted results.
We are visionary in the way we create, deliver and operate. Our focus is to ensure results are aligned with stakeholder approved operating and financial strategies.
Strategic Intent
Prescient Group are the operating partners for the developer Knight Dragon’s Design District situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, London.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES
Overview
Reporting to the Head Chef but working in partnership with the other kitchen, Bar/Restaurant staff and Bureau team in growing a happy and engaged community.
To provide a courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service at all times, supporting the Chef’s by assisting in running an efficient and effective kitchen.
Service Delivery
Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation: cutting, peeling, and washing food items
Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
Maintaining the food storage areas: freezers and refrigerators
Receiving deliveries and organising them as required
Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans and/or loading/unloading the dishwasher
Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
Ensure that the kitchen is always up to Bureau standards.
You will contribute to the execution of all daily kitchen operations and assist in supervising kitchen duties.
You will be responsible for service delivery and monitor food quality
You will assist in many various aspects of kitchen management, from the daily production of food and quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP.
Teamwork
Aiding Chefs and other kitchen staff, as required
Work as a productive and supportive team member
Organised, self-motivated and have a hands-on approach.
Health and Safety
All employees of the Company have a statutory duty to co-operate together to promote health and safety best practice.
Enforcing any COVID-19 health and safety legislation and company protocols as required.
Support the chef in accurate food safety and health and safety records, with extra importance on allergen information.
Supporting the chef in maintaining all risk assessments to remain COSHH compliant
Person Specification
At Bureau we know the importance of a good Commis Chef for helping to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and that’s where you come in, you will have some great experience already but are keen to support us in this creative venture and ensure we deliver the best service we can for our guests.
You have an ambitious attitude and are willing to learn and develop in a new and exciting offering. You are a competent all-rounder with similar experience and are keen to work within a new and exciting team and kitchen.
The role is new and like the Peninsula itself, the restaurant is in its infancy and will require flexibility of approach, dedication, and determination. If this sounds like you – because you are passionate about standards and have previous relevant experience - you will love it here.
Hours of work are 5 days a week, Monday to Friday with support for events as required (45 hours a week). No late nights.
Key skills and attributes
Skills - Essential
Prior experience in an assisting role with an interest in progressing to chef
Good communicator
Ability to multitask
Proven experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and lifting heavy tools and kitchen equipment
experience of storage procedures of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish
Good communicator with a calm and organised approach to the kitchen
You are patient, empathetic and supportive towards you team, even in the most stressful situations
Happy to work on shifts over supporting club hours with some evenings and event work
Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
Attributes and behaviours
These seven skills, attributes and behaviours capture the spirit of successful people at Knight Dragon.
Decision making and getting work done
You make sound decisions when obvious solutions aren’t clear and you get work done, on time and to the highest standard
Communication
You listen well and seek to understand the wider picture; you are concise and articulate in verbal and written communication and you adapt your communication style to work well with people
Collaboration
You collaborate effectively with people and your colleagues can rely upon you
Creativity
You challenge assumptions and suggest better solutions and you remove barriers to discover simple solutions to complex issues
Curiosity and inquisitiveness
You learn quickly and eagerly, and you make positive connections across other areas of business
Fearlessness
You say what you think, being mindful of the individual, even if it is uncomfortable and you admit mistakes freely and openly but also provide rapid solutions
Passion
You care intensely about our success and you are determined, resourceful and optimistic
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday 0700 - 1600
  • Salary
    £13.15 – £14 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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