Apprentice Commis Chef

Splendid Hotels have an exciting opportunity at The Grand, York, for a keen chef to join their busy kitchen, learn the trade and gain a Level 2 Commis Chef Qualification

Number of Positions Available

1

About Employer

Splendid Hospitality Group is a family run business with people at the very heart of its success. Its purpose, simple; to impact lives, create extraordinary experiences, care and get better every day. The Splendid Hospitality Way is the foundation of how we exist.

Detailed Job Description

Splendid Hotel require an enthusiastic, energetic person who is obsessed with food to join their existing brigade as an Apprentice Commis Chef at The Grand, Yorks only 5* property. Along with excellent on-the-job training you will also be enrolled on a twelve month L2 Apprenticeship Course where your training will be transferred into an industry recognised qualification. If cooking is your passion, this is the perfect way to "Earn as you Learn!". Being a key part of the Splendid family, all their team members need to be able to promise to:
Being the Best;
Making Responsible Decisions;
Treating others the way they would like to be treated;
Continually Challenge Yourself and Each other.
Key Responsibilities:
To manage high standards of customer care.
Implement both absolute and department food standards.
Ensure correct mis-en-place is ready for service and following day.
Assist other sections where possible during preparation and/or service.
Ensure all aspects of food hygiene and assured safe catering are adhered to.
Person Specification
1. Knowledge, skills and abilities. Right to work in the UK. Strong customer awareness and focus. Able to work flexibly to suit the hours (various shift patterns) and needs of the kitchen. Good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with team and customers. Ability to work and interact well as part of the team. Sound organisational skills with the ability to identify and juggle priorities.
2. Proven experience/education level. Previous kitchen experience is not essential but a passion for food is! This

Skills Required

Ability to work and interact well as part of a team
Able to work flexibly to suit the hours (various shift patterns) & needs of the kitchen

Personal Qualities

Right to work in the UK
Strong customer awareness and focus
Good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with team and customers
Sound organisational skills with the ability to identify and juggle priorities.

Qualifications Required

None required, however, Maths and English will be assessed at interview stage

Future Prospects

Commis Chef, CDP, Demi Chef

Other Information

None

Training to be Provided

Commis Chef apprenticeship Level 2
Maths and English if required

Expected Duration

12 Months

Working Week

40 Hours a week

Things to consider

None