Commis Chef - Chester, Cheshire

Commis Chef - Chester, Cheshire

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you currently working as a Commis or CDP and looking for a new challenge?
Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?
Looking for a part time role?
Well, we have a job for you!
We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.
We are currently looking for a Commis Chef to work with our integral team at Dale Barracks, Chester, CH2 4BD

Perks of the job

• £11.75 per hour
• Full time – 37.5 hours per week – 5 days over 7, working one weekend a month.
• Shifts range between 6am – 6pm
• Sociable hours
• Great work life balance
• Excellent training opportunities including apprenticeship schemes and e learning courses
• Free parking on site
• Free uniform and safety shoes provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service, you can even opt to buy additional days per year!
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What you'll be doing

• Assist Senior Chefs in whichever section they are designated to.
• Preparing dishes to a set menu
• Comply with all relevant food safety legislation
• Help to reduce kitchen waste and processes to minimise wastage.
• Supporting with food orders
• To work in a clean and tidy manner
• Check all food is compliant with allergens
• Putting away deliveries and following the FIFO method
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Some occasional till work

Experience

• Chef experience at commis level is desirable
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen
• Allergen awareness (i.e Natasha’s Law), full training will be given
• Excellent team player and communicator
• Security checks and DBS required