About the role
Our Commis Chef operates as a valued member of our talented Catering team, demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce, and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer.
We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team, you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures, and practices as essential when working in catering.
You'll be working under the direction of the Head/Sous Chef, but there will also be opportunity for you to work independently, giving you the responsibility and experience to develop in your career.
* Salary - The full-time (37.5 hour) salary range for this role is £24,400 to £31,000; however, the expected salary is £28,800 - £37,200 based on a 45-hour week that we are currently recruiting for.
* Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract.
* Location - This role is based at our Odney Hotel.
Key responsibilities
As a Commis Chef, you'll typically be responsible for:
* Assisting the Head Chef & Sous Chef to plan, produce, and deliver the hotel food offer and agreed food presentation standards, in line with current trends and customer demand.
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Meeting all legislative requirements for the Catering environment, to include allergens.
* Daily compliance which could include maintaining accurate records of equipment, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, and following all food safety policies.
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
* Relevant professional chef qualifications: City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery, or equivalent, or proven experience in the Kitchen/Chef industry.
* We are looking for someone creative with a professional demeanor who must be able to work under pressure, demonstrating flair and a good palate with experience working in a professional kitchen.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
* City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.
* Good communication skills and P.C. literate.
About Odney
If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River, could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership owned hotel, set in 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests.
The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, each maintaining the period look of its time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool, and sports facilities. The main building, Lullebrook Manor, and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows, bringing history along with relaxation.
Relaxation can be further achieved with a visit to our Serenity Spa, offering beauty treatments and massages or afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar, or a meal overlooking the river.
About The Partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees; we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt, and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality, and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviors and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting. If required, you’ll find out more about vetting throughout the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
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