Commis Chef - Temp to Perm
hace 4 días
Woodford Green
Commis Chef Location: Woodford Green Salary: £25,500 £26,500 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Term Time (34 weeks) + 2 additional weeks Working Hours Monday to Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the School. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join a catering team at an private, independent school in Woodford Green. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their culinary skills in a professional kitchen environment. You will support senior chefs in delivering high-quality food by assisting with preparation, basic cooking, and maintaining excellent hygiene standards. You will rotate through different kitchen sectionssuch as pastry, garnish, salads, and saucesgaining valuable hands-on experience and building a strong foundation for career progression. You will report to the Junior Sous Chefs and be line managed by the Chef de Partie. Key Responsibilities Assist in preparing and cooking food to the Schools high standards Follow portion control and production guidelines Ensure timely and efficient food service Maintain clean, organised workstations Rotate through kitchen sections as required Complete all required documentation Health, Safety & Hygiene Adhere to all health and safety regulations Maintain high standards of food hygiene Report any issues or breaches to senior chefs Support compliance with statutory requirements Menu Development Stay informed on food trends and innovations Contribute ideas for menus and events Support initiatives promoting healthy eating General Duties Work collaboratively with the catering team and school staff Attend meetings and training sessions Follow school policies and procedures Maintain a professional and positive working environment Undertake any additional duties as required Person Specification Essential GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) At least 2 years experience in catering Passion for cooking with fresh, quality ingredients Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure in a calm and efficient manner Team player with a flexible and hardworking attitude Desirable NVQ Level 2 Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Experience across kitchen sections (pastry, garnish, salads, sauces) Experience in large-scale catering operations Knowledge of HACCP, risk assessments, and manual handling What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Structured working hours with a good work-life balance Opportunities for training and career development Supportive and professional working environment If youre passionate about food and eager to grow your culinary career, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKCT