Commis Chef

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commis Chef Apprentice to join the Classic Lodges hotel group.

Number of Positions Available

1

About Employer

Tucked away in over seven acres of private and secluded grounds close to Burnham Beeches, yet within easy driving distance of Royal Windsor and Legoland, Slough, the M4 and M40 motorways and Central London, The Grovefield House Hotel is perfectly located for a peaceful stay, home counties or Windsor wedding or business event.
Once the country retreat of the famous Fuller brewing family, this turn-of-the-last-century house has the very best blend of country house elegance and modern luxurious accommodation, an excellent restaurant, relaxing lounge and Paddocks Bar. Our extensive conference facilities and support are second to none for your home counties business meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to Grovefield House.

Detailed Job Description

As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will work with the team to help with the preparation of food and running of the kitchen. Some of your duties will include:
Duties will include:
Learning how all the relevant areas of our kitchen operate
Assisting in setting up and preparing the kitchen for daily food service
Assisting in cold food preparation e.g. washing, peeling, preparing fruit and vegetables
Learning and developing cooking, meal preparation and presentation skills
Cleaning the kitchen including washing up/use of dishwashers etc.
Learning and maintaining correct stowage, stock rotation of dry, fresh and refrigerated products
Positively promoting kitchen standards
Working towards Commis Chef and running of a kitchen section
Any other reasonable requests in line with the role

Skills Required

Ability to work under pressure
Team player with good communication skills
Attention to detail

Personal Qualities

Passion for food and exceptional service
Well organised and reliable
Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Qualifications Required

No previous qualifications are requried

Future Prospects

After you have completed your Apprenticeship you will be supported to develop your career further within the group.

Other Information

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work a mixture of mornings, evenings and weekends

Training to be Provided

Full Apprenticeship Commis Chef training to be delivered by HIT Training

Expected Duration

13 Months

Working Week

42.5 hours 5 days out of 7. Earliest start 7am, latest finish 10pm

Things to consider

This role will be based in a busy kitchen environment that will require long periods of standing.