THE ROOF GARDENS The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club. A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. People have come together, the curious, creative, riotous, radical and respected alike. Every chapter scatters their seeds in the soil; we are merely the latest gardeners in its ongoing story. Created for season-by-season, morning-to-moonlight experiences. Al fresco Italian in the Walled Garden, vibrant, healthy twists on club classics in the Sun Pavilion, live performances and cosy cabanas in the Spanish Garden and late-night revelry in our den of decadence, the Biba Bar. Curated talks, debates, supper clubs and intimate celebrations in Esme's private villa. The Roof Gardens' community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background. THE ROLE We are looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us. You'll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of dishes to the very highest standards. Your main responsibilities will include: Operations & Service Prepare ingredients, the mise en place, and the dishes during service. Work closely with your team to help ensure the smooth-running of your section, by keeping it organised, clean and hygienic. Assist the senior team with any tasks delegated to you supporting where you are needed the most, to ensure a smooth service and great teamwork. Improve your food preparation methods based on feedback. Watch, learn and practice your skills. Cook and present high quality pastry dishes from your section, sometimes under considerable time pressure. Help with deliveries, stock taking and ordering as directed by senior team members. Ensure all stock is correctly dated upon receipt and be responsible for stock rotation and portion control. Check storage fridges & freezers for ordering & stock rotation, ensure accurate ordering as instructed by the senior team. Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the Kitchen /Management Team. Compliance Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and all associated equipment with high levels of health and safety standards. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards, Company policies and procedures and assist with maintaining all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to regulation. Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed. The skills and experience which will help you succeed in this role Prior experience in similar role ie Commis Chef and with a interest in Pastry in a similar business-luxury /lifestyle F&B environment is preferred Level 2 Food safety Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award Awareness of manual handling techniques and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety Strong team player, with positive and approachable manner Understanding/Knowledge of all sections with the ability to produce excellent high-quality food and experience of kitchen equipment High level of attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Ability to produce excellent high-quality food with a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Competent level of English spoken and written and a good level of numeracy Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work effectively as part of a team, unsupervised and deliver quality work Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you Positive and approachable manner Passion for championing diversity, equality, equity and inclusion Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. AMRT1_UKCT