Commis Chef

Working Environment

Are you a skilled and passionate chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career LEXINGTON INDEPENDENT is seeking a talented Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team.

- Term time only hours, great flexibility for holidays and working parents 

Your key responsibilities as the Commis Chef will consist of:

- Support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with Company procedures
- Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported.
- Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
- Responsible for maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future Commis Chef include:

- Proven experience of working within a kitchen
- Excellent communication skills & a strong team player
- Outstanding time-keeping skills

As part of your package, we are offering a salary up to £24,000 per annum/hour, TERM TIME ONLY.

This role comes with an Employee Assistance Programme, a great cycle to work scheme, workplace pension, life Assurance (x2), 28 days holiday – pro-rata (including Bank Holidays) increasing to 31 days after 2 years' service, great benefits for you and your family and day off for your birthday