Commis Chef

Job Ref: THW6985Branch: Crown Inn, Pooley BridgeLocation: Crown Inn, Pooley Bridge, PenrithSalary/Benefits: Competitive Wage, Tips, Employee Benefits, Live in availableContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: variedHours per week: 30Posted date: 25/05/2024Closing date: 08/07/2024We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experienceWagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)Health cash planGenerous employee discountsLife assuranceBespoke training programmes accessible to allAn engaging supportive work environmentWho are we looking for?Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.Your day to day as a Commis Chef;Controlling the order and storage of food suppliesAs a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for serviceAdhering to food safety standardsAssist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient serviceContinue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the timeIND001The Crown Inn is set on the riverside of the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge and is a tourist hotspot in the summer months. With a restaurant, bar and guest rooms, it's a busy place to work and you never know what each shift might bring.It is part of Daniel Thwaites, a Lancashire company that has been synonymous with hospitality for over 200 years. Its inns, hotels and spas are collectively known as The House of Daniel Thwaites but the company also owns a brewery, stables and 250 pubs throughout the country.