Commis Chef

Job description

  Location
Cockermouth, Cumbria
·  Salary
£19,500.00/Year
·  Category
Hospitality, Tourism & Travel - Chefs (any level)
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Hospitality, Tourism and Travel
·  External Reference
MR37

Experience required
* The successful candidate will be confident, creative and passionate about good food served well.
* Someone who is currently employed as a Commis Chef and is looking at developing their skill base.
* Alternatively, it is someone currently employed as an Apprentice Chef and is looking for promotion. Ideally this person will have worked in a junior position in a kitchen of similar standing for a minimum period of 1 year.
* Has gained a Level 2/3 qualification in Professional Cookery via an Apprenticeship gained in a similar restaurant environment. Alternatively gained the qualification at college on a full or part-time course
* Has good knife skills and can carry out basic kitchen preparation with accuracy and speed
* Can competently assist or run at a section of the kitchen

Skills required
* Is a good communicator and can positively express opinions and views in relation to colleagues, line managers and customer requests. Can communicate written and spoken English competently
* Is always well groomed and takes pride in their appearance
* A good listener who is flexible and has an appetite to learn
* Can follow instruction and is able to work in an efficient and orderly manner

Desirable
* Is qualified to level 1 in Health and Safety or is prepared to work towards gaining the qualification
* Is qualified to Level 1 in Food Safety within the past 3 years or is prepared to work towards gaining the qualification
* A solid understanding of food hygiene

Benefits include:
* Straight shifts, 48 hours per week
* Share of gratuities
* 25% staff discount
* Full uniform & meals provided whilst on duty
* Inspirational supplier trips, training and experiences,
* Professional chef training skills with renowned 21 Hospitality Group in the North East, eg. butchery, pastry, fishmongery
* Passionate independent team
* Modern state-of-the-art kitchen facility
* Accommodation may be available for the right candidate
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