Commis Chef

We are looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join the team here at St Ermin’s Hotel, working 5 days a week, for the breakfast shift (5am-1:30pm).

If you want to work for one of the best places in hospitality, multiply the fun, love and energy we have at our workplace, we would love to hear from you.

Looking after our people is all that we care about. We are a London living wage, Workplace Mental health-chartered Employer and consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

When you join us, you will become a vital member of our team. You will not only support us in delivering breath-taking hospitality to our guests but also to create a workplace that becomes a role model to others.

What do you get in Return?

• Great salary and service charge – The more we make, the more you make!
• Fun, Love & Energy – Not just a slogan, it’s just who we are.
• The best staff canteen in London! – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Range of benefits including Medicash Health Care Cash Plan (24/7 GP available for you and your household), financial advice, exclusive retail and restaurant discounts, and more.
• Worldwide discounts for you, friends, and family in all the Marriott hotel brands.
• An opportunity to experience and collect great memories that will last with you forever.

As a Commis Chef you will ensure that the preparation and cooking of all food cooked on their section in accordance with agreed recipes and processes.

What will you be doing?

• Have basic knowledge of all the following basic cooking techniques
• Grilling – Shallow frying – Deep frying – Baking – Roasting – Boiling/Simmering – Steaming – Braising – Pot Roasting – Poaching – Sautéing – Broiling – Blanching – Stewing
• To be familiar with all recipes that need to be prepared in your section
• Follow instructions from senior chefs
• Ensure correct portion control and plating standards are adhered to
• Ensure your section is always clean and tidy including fridges and work tops with all containers clean and appropriately covered
• Ensure that all equipment / utensils in the section are correctly handled and maintained liaising with the Maintenance department where necessary
• Report anything that is needed to the kitchen porters to clean or sort out (spillages, empty the bins, top up the blue paper and soap in the hand sinks, remove any boxes for the kitchen)
• Ensure that all labels are clearly written with a suitable date, on each prepared food item
• Complete your basic food hygiene within one month of starting with us, we will provide the training
• Always adhere to the Hotel’s Health and Safety and Food Hygiene policies

Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties

To find out more about us, check out our Instagram accounts*@sterminshotel* and @funloveenergy

You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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