WSH Group
Commis Chef
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Company Description
Searcys are looking for a Commis Chef to join the team at our unique Venue at The King's Fund.
Working as Commis Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Sous/Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the junior kitchen brigade.
The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Searcys are proud to work alongside The King's Fund providing high-end hospitality and catering for their prestigious event calendar.
As a Commis Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
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Job Description
Job Type: zero hours Contract
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports into Senior Kitchen team.
- Working closely with the Senior Chefs to grow in skillset and develop further within the kitchen team.
- To produce such dishes as required by Senior Kitchen Team to high standards and to ensure sufficient mis-en-place for the whole day service.
- To inform Head Chef / Senior Kitchen Team of any shortages of supplies throughout service.
- To cook and prepare staff food as required.
- To manage your section with pride and undertake all your tasks diligently, always being a team player.
- To attend all training and development courses as requested by Searcys.
- To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including (but not exclusively) The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations, and all Company and Client policies and procedures.
- To always represent Searcys in a professional manner through your behaviour, appearance and knowledge.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Takes the initiative
- Excellent time management
- Supportive / Team player
- Demonstrate high level of organisation
- Excellent record keeping
- To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business
- To be able to work under pressure
- To have a positive and co-operative attitude
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Additional Information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 0
Compensation: up to GBP 14.80 - hourly
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