Daylesford Organic
Commis Chef, The Trough
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THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.
SALARY: £12.95 per hr, plus TRONC Paid Weekly!
HOURS: 45 Hours | straight shifts including weekends.
About Us
At Daylesford, our approach combines sustainability with creativity and precision. This ethos is brought to life at The Trough, where seasonal produce and a sense of understated luxury come together to offer a truly elevated dining experience.
It’s a fast-paced, hands-on environment where you’ll learn from skilled chefs, refine your culinary techniques, and deepen your knowledge of sustainable gastronomy. You’ll be part of a passionate team that values quality, craftsmanship, and respect for the land.
If you are passionate about fresh and organic produce, Daylesford offers an inspiring place to grow your career.
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About The Role
As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for executing dishes in line with our seasonal menu specifications, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. Ideally, you will have experience in a fresh food or restaurant environment; however, a genuine passion for seasonal, sustainable food and a willingness to learn are equally valued.
This role will support our Green Michelin Star restaurant, The Trough which offers a varied and dynamic working environment. Working closely with our team of skilled chefs, you will develop your culinary techniques while contributing to a kitchen that champions organic produce, seasonality, and a true farm-to-fork ethos.
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Responsibilities
- To play a daily active role in making sure the kitchen is set up for service
- To ensure that food is prepared and presented to the highest standards as required by the restaurant
- To be fully conversant with all menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and of their recipes and quantities
- To advise the Chef de Partie of any irregularities in stock control
- To with the rotation of stocks and correct storage procedures
- To produce food as directed by the Chef de Partie and to present it at the times required
- To ensure all work areas are clean and tidy
- To work in close liaison with all sections within the Kitchen to ensure an efficient service
- To anticipate all possible complaints and attempt to resolve them in the first instance
- Report/escalate any potential issues or complaints to the Manager on duty
Skills & Requirements
- To be able to use and have a knowledge of equipment, tools and machinery within the Kitchen (in line with kitchen induction training), reporting any defects immediately
- To carry out any reasonable request as directed by Head Chef/Sous Chef
- To highlight H&S matters to your line manager
- To deliver and champion The Daylesford standard
- To be proactive in assisting your team member colleagues
- To actively share knowledge of your subject
- To be reliable and punctual on shift
- To ensure all mandatory and legal training is complete and up to date; and refreshers completed prior to the expiry date
- To attend training courses when requested
- A sense of urgency twinned with a positive attitude.
- A willingness to learn
- A passion for food
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Perks & Benefits
- Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1
- £20 lunch allowance
- Local gym discounts
- Padel Discount
- Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
- Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
- Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
- Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
- Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.
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