Title:  Commis Chef

Job Description

Aramark Food Services is currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our team in our client site. This is an excellent opportunity in this high profile site for an experienced Commis Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of food in the kitchen, ensuring constant innovation, food variety and choice and that all food is handled and prepared in conjunction with Food Safety requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

Prepare food for a lively customer café, restaurant and Hospitality events 
Full knowledge of all menu items served 
Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage 
Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef regarding the maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards 
Maintain high food hygiene and health and safety standards per Aramark requirements, identify any anomalies and report incidents to Aramark management 
Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with post-analysis 
Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to ensure all shift opening and closing checklists are completed 
Learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks 
Undertake relevant training as required 
In addition to the above, the Commis may occasionally be required to undertake back of house and front of house duties in line with business requirements.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a Food Production role within catering or retail 
Good level of spoken English 
Works well under supervision with the ability to take direction 
Provide outstanding customer service 
Able to prioritise workload and delegate 
Understand basic catering finances – Costing, Production, Yields, Wastage etc. 
Input collated information into Food Production Management System 
Ability to maintain a variety of operating and general records 
Self-motivated, adaptable / flexible and a good communicator