Commis Chef

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Commis Chef to join our team at Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, SW15 3SW

This is an exciting, permanent, and full-time opportunity reporting to the General Manager on site. The role will assume responsibility for all food production across breakfast and lunch service from one main kitchen and support with planned ad hoc hospitality throughout the year.

What is in it for you:
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days including weekends. The shifts range between 7.30am – 4pm. We are offering a great work life balance when it comes to shift times - a rarity when you work within culinary!
We are offering an annual salary of £27,832.53. 
Free meals, parking on site.
You will have access to our benefits app - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. 
We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, school holidays off, and many more perks.
You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Commis Chef:
You will be preparing food for a large all-through school
Have full knowledge of all menu items served
Work collaboratively with the Head Chef regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage
Work collaboratively with the Head 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 Head Chef with post-analysis
Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to ensure all shift opening and closing checklists are completed
earn 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.

You will be set up for success if you have:
Previous experience in a Food Production role within catering or retail
Provide outstanding customer service
Are able to prioritise workload and delegate
Understand basic catering finances – Costing, Production, Yields, Wastage etc.
Input collated information into Food Production Management System
Have the ability to maintain a variety of operating and general records
Self-motivated, adaptable / flexible and a good communicator

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 
Job Reference 582645
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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