Commis Chef, Gretna Green Hotels, Dumfries and Galloway

Gretna Green Hotels

We are currently looking for a new Commis Chef to join our fabulous Hotels team, here at Gretna Green.

Main Duties:

Communicating with the kitchen team in the smooth running of the kitchen helping to ensure that the guests have a memorable experience
Supporting the chefs in the running of the sections in the kitchen by preparing dishes, basic cookery, breakfast service, and presenting food and working alongside the team while on shift.
Under the direction of the senior chefs, learn and record new recipes from the company / other members of the team.
Use the systems in place to support and aid the company’s productivity in stock control, ordering, portion control, menu engineering managing wastage etc to maximise profitability.
Understand and follow the company’s Health and Safety systems to keep everyone safe.
Maintain a high standard of service
To report any shortcomings to the senior chef on duty.
Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation with all departments within the business.
You will need:

City & Guilds 706/1-2 (Basic Cookery/ Advanced Cookery Skills) - or working towards.
Basic food hygiene certificate
Good communications skills
Ability to work using own initiative.
Flexibility across the department and to work split shifts and weekends
Previous experience within kitchen environment – desired.

Please apply to Margaret Hughes with an up to date CV and contactable work references.

Possible.