Commis Chef

We are recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our Chef Brigade at Bents! Do you want to work in an environment serving freshly made exceptional high-quality products every day, have a passion for food and want a great work/life balance? Then this is the job for you! What’s the role? As our Commis Chef within our Chef Brigade you'll have a vital role in supporting our Chef Brigade in the production of our freshly made food to serve across our 1000-seater Dining areas. Whether preparing your area, chopping vegetables, making the perfect pasta sauce or cleaning down your area, you will be at the heart of a busy Chef Team. Your daily role will include; - Preparing and chopping fresh food ingredients. - Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately. - Maintaining high standards of hygiene. - Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation. - Basic cooking under supervision. Our ideal Commis Chef will have the below skills and experience; This role would be ideal for a hardworking, disciplined team player with a lot of stamina who possesses a friendly personality. - Previous experience in a similar food environment as a Commis Chef is essential. - Experience of working in a high-volume Restaurant or similar is desirable. - You'll have the ability to learn on your feet and be passionate about food because we're not going to lie, cooking in a high-pressure kitchen can be hard work but super rewarding! - Shows the ability to work at pace and under pressure. - The ability to work effectively as part of a large team. Other details of the Commis Chef role: - The role offers full time hours of 40 average weekly hours, you'll have one set day off each week, and work alternate weekends and an evening shift. - Please note, during the induction and training period of 3 months, the successful candidate will need to work every weekend having 2 weekday shifts off. - A flexible approach is required. - The role is on a permanent basis. In line with the Age Discrimination Act 2006, it is Company policy not to discriminate against any persons regarding their age whether in or applying for employment however due to the equipment used within our Kitchens, you must be 18 years or over to work within The Fresh Approach Restaurant Kitchens. Who are Bents? We are a family-run business with a reputation for quality, experience and innovation; selling everything for your Garden & Home whilst having Dining Facilities catering for over 1000 seats. We have always been a business which has followed its passions, taken chances and strived to innovate, which is how it all began in 1937. Passion, experience and an understanding of quality and exclusive living have earned our family-run business a reputation for quality, experience and innovation. You can really feel valued and part of the family from the day that you join. Why work for us? - 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 33 days with length of service. - Free onsite parking. - Colleague discount from the day you join along with Family & Friends discount days. - Long service awards. - Birthday leave. - Company pension scheme. - Colleague recognition schemes. - Free colleague & family events. - Cycle to work scheme. - Onsite Colleague Bistro and excellent colleague facilities. - Discounted Gym Membership. - Training and development opportunities. Plus much more!