Commis Chef
Job Summary
Job Description Commis Chef
Company: Crafted
Reporting to: Executive Chef
Location: Powdermills Hotel Battle
Type: Full time
Were not hiring people to fill a seat or add to ourheadcount. Were hiring people to craft our culture ethos and success. This isa big deal for us and we know its a big deal for you: a new role defines howyou spend your days who you spend them with and what your future lookslike.
Together well shape each others entire deserves thoughtfulness empathy and respect. Its why this jobdescription is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what yourestepping into. The challenges the opportunities the quirks of the role andthe kind of impact youll have.
Us
Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaceswhere guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature foodwellbeing craft people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the comingyears with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills EastSussex.
More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fallinto place. So for now heres the sentiment behind Crafted
Its easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch toautopilot and go through the motions. Were busy but not on the things we lovedoing we spend more time on our phone and we misplace our bounce andspark.
In short Dr Evils stolen our mojo.
We all need a tune up now and again. To escape tosomewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away fromlife but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.
Our aim is to create a network of connected destinationsthat people come back to again and again because its where they feel goodabout life. Somewhere to work on life come together and connect locally.
You
Crafteds culture will be inclusive and agile but withambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly fromday one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.
As a Commis Chef you will support the kitchen brigadein preparing high-quality dishes in accordance with the restaurants is an entry-level position ideal for someone looking to start theirculinary career. Youll be trained and guided by senior chefs while gaininghands-on experience across all sections of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation cooking and presentation of food as directed by the senior chefs.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using various kitchen tools and equipment.
- Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries.
- Clean and organize food preparation areas refrigerators and equipment.
- Work across different sections of the kitchen as needed (e.g. starters main courses pastry).
- Ensure consistent quality and portion control.
- Follow all food safety and health regulations.
- Take direction well and be proactive in learning new skills and recipes.
Were looking for someonewith:
- A genuine passion for food and cooking.
- Ability to work well in a team under pressure.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Good communication skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
Together
We hire people with personality who have a desire tocontinuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape ourculture and keep us real interesting and original.
To create a comfortable environment for all guest andstaff we prioritise teamwork over titles: no ones too important to lend ahand or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations:people who are humble enough to jump in and serious about making an impact.
Three values well expect you to live by:
- Enjoy it: its still work but if youre having fun then so are our guests. Its ok if youre humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
- Own it: whoever you are and whatever your role someones enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
- Improve it: ask for feedback (and dont be scared of what follows) and be curious. Well give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.
Note: positive Environmental Social andGovernance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.
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