Commis Chef Apprentice - Howard’s House Hotel

competitive salary based on individual candidate's age and experience, with excellent tips

YOUR ROLE

To assist in the smooth running of the Kitchen service at Howard’s House country hotel and restaurant.

To produce a variety of dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation, under the direction of our Head Chef and Sous Chef.

You will work a 5 day week on varying shifts.

Responsibilities will include:

· Assisting all members of the kitchen team

· Assisting with deliveries and stock control

· Food preparation such as peeling, cutting and preparing ingredients

· Learning the importance of systems, organisation and hygiene

· Preparing and plating dishes

· Learning Howard’s House specialities including baking and home-smoking meats, cheese and fish

· Learning about the creation of menus and seasonal dining

· Working with a wide range of dishes and menus, including seasonal menus, tasting menus, private events and parties, canapes, appetisers and desserts

· Working with the finest seasonal, locally sourced or homegrown fresh ingredients

· Working to excellent standards and ensuring consistency and quality control

· Working with our extensive kitchen garden and chickens

Benefits of this role:

· Work with a friendly dynamic team

· Work within a small team, and therefore perform an essential and integral role

· Work at an award-winning, beautiful countryside location

· Learn and develop invaluable skills from an award-winning Head Chef

· Excellent tips