Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef
We have an excellent opportunity in a Central London Hotel for a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to develop culinary skills in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations within a fast-paced hospitality environment focused on quality, hygiene, and service.
SALARY: Competitive
LOCATION: Central London
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef looking to build a long-term career within a professional kitchen environment.
Working as a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef you will support senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, and service delivery, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, presentation, and kitchen operations are consistently maintained.
As a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef you will gain exposure to multiple kitchen sections, assist with service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen.
Duties
- Food Preparation and Cooking: Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting meals to a high standard
- Service Delivery: Support timely and professional service across all meal periods
- Multi-Service Support: Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service and events
- Buffet Preparation: Help prepare and present buffet displays
- Kitchen Operations: Support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen
- Stock and Waste Control: Assist with stock management and minimise food waste
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure kitchen equipment is clean, safe and in good working order
- Cleaning Duties: Carry out routine cleaning tasks in line with hygiene standards
- Health and Safety Compliance: Follow food hygiene, food safety and health and safety regulations
- Training and Development: Participate in training and identify personal development opportunities
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
- Understanding of food hygiene regulations and health and safety standards
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning
- Professional standards of appearance, hygiene and timekeeping
- Flexibility to work shifts as required to support service delivery
- Awareness of fire safety procedures and emergency protocols
- Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills
How to Apply
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting these requirements will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14650
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