Mill Farm Sports Village- Commis Chef

About the role

Our Commis Chef will be expected to assist the Sous and Head chef to lead, motivate and supervise the Kitchen team and have full responsibility for all aspects of food storage, preparation, production, safety, cooking and service to the restaurants, bars, match day hospitality, public catering and banqueting. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with a real passion for cooking and a real can do attitude. You will be required to demonstrate and help maintain high levels of service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our customers and to control the resources, manage the processes and cultivate the understanding of good food throughout Mill Farm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the consistent smooth running of all food production areas
• To ensure effective control of stock, ordering, receipt, storage, preparation and service with regard to quality, quantity and safety.
• Ensure the security of all foods, chemicals and equipment by maintaining procedures laid down by the Health and Safety Policy.
• To ensure that at all times cleanliness, food safety and all other Health and Safety matters are adhered to so as not to breach any legislative points within the Food Safety Act 1990 or the Health and Safety at Work Act.

• To ensure all training & development is completed to the required standard
• To be in control and aware at all times of food wastage and ensuring this is recorded.

• To assist with the management of the department s payroll, staff rota and the kitchen cleaning schedule.

• To provide training and development for department staff in kitchen procedures.

• To provide and record a programme of basic training for all new members of staff and to communicate performance and development issues on a regular basis.

• To ensure the kitchen is run in the same professional manner when the Head Chef is not on duty.

• To ensure effective daily communication with relevant departments.

• To liaise with the Head Chef and implement new menu s.

• To ensure all statutory regulations are adhered to, and to ensure that all employees are trained to uphold the conditions of the food hygiene policies.

• To be flexible and willing to help other departments at busy times if required.

• To comply with all Mill Farm policies and procedures to ensure that all-statutory regulations are observed and that the department comply with these requirements.

• To undertake all other duties as and when directed by the Food & Beverage Manager.

Ideal Applicant:

• Great team player, hardworking and enthusiastic
• Passionate about food
• Rosette background would be ideal
• At least 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience of working with fresh produce
• Banqueting experience
• Menu planning

Apply now for consideration!