Commis Chef

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic chef at the beginning of their career in the kitchen? 

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in our newly established, all day dining restaurant Seasons Kitchen. 

Seasons Kitchen is based on a luxury retail park Lavershot Barns in Windlesham, Surrey. The kitchen operates a 7-day shift, whilst the restaurant is open to the public for 6 days and 3 evenings a week. 

We’re a small, experienced and committed team producing modern, classically inspired dishes based entirely around local, seasonal, produce that showcases everything Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire has to offer 

The Responsibilities: 

· Preparing and cooking ingredients and assisting in all sections of the kitchen

· Maintaining high levels of service

· Assisting and monitoring stock, including stock rotation

· Ensuring minimum kitchen wastage

· Managing ingredients; ensuring daily availability 

· Follow the directions of the Head and Sous Chef

· Keeping all working areas clean and tidy and ensuring no cross contamination

· Supporting and supervising junior members of the team 

· Maintain productivity of the kitchen; ensure pace and quality of dishes are upheld throughout service

· Collaborate with other colleagues and seniors

· Ensuring all relevant legislation, systems and controls in relation to health and safety and food hygiene are strictly adhered to at all times

 

 

The Person: 

The ideal candidate will be;

· Self-motivated and proactive

· Enthusiastic and willing to learn

· Innovative, passionate and always learning 

· Able to multi-task

· Able to work efficiently under pressure

· Have great time management skills

· Be committed to deliver and maintain excellent quality standards

· Willing to follow instruction

· Able to demonstrate first class planning, team working and communication skills

The kitchen operates 7 days a week. Therefore, we’re looking for a candidate who can work flexibly, including working weekends and public holidays on a rota basis.

If you are looking for a fun, friendly and supportive environment to start your professional chef career, Seasons Kitchen is the place for you.