Commis Chef - Peterlee, Durham

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

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 full time role, Monday – Friday with weekends off?

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 Caterpillar, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2HX

Perks of the job:

• £12.50 per hour
• Full time – 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 7am – 2pm. No evenings or weekends!
• Free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Excellent local transport links
• Excellent training opportunities including apprenticeship schemes and e learning courses
• Discounted 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
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• 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

• Supporting with food orders
• Ensure safety of customers and co-workers
• Check all food is compliant with allergens
• Run and supervise any kitchen section to the required standards set by the Head Chef
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks / placing orders
• 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
• Full knowledge of all menu items served

Experience/Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification desirable
• Experience working in a kitchen at a chef level
• Allergen awareness (i.e Natasha’s Law), full training will be given
• Excellent team player and communicator
• DBS required