Commis Chef
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Waddesdon Manor is a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire, which is managed by the
Rothschild Foundation. Each year we deliver a full programme of events which attracts over 300,000
people. Our aim to deliver the best experience to every person that comes to visit us.
We are looking for Commis Chef who is passionate about food and delivering exceptional service alongside our talented kitchen team, in a stunning location. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Occasional evenings may be required when we host special dinners, and there are no split shifts.
We have two kitchens, one at the Manor House which serves the manor restaurant with breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, and one at the Stables which serves the Stables Café with delicious lunches. We also have numerous food-to-go outlets for visitors that just want a quick bit to eat. All our food is freshly prepared on-site.
We strive to be kind to colleagues and visitors creating an efficient, flexible, and happy working environment, fostering individual commitment, enthusiasm, and confidence.
Food
• To prepare and produce, under the guidance of the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie all dishes on the menu in the Restaurants in which they are working.
• To help prepare and produce meals for special events, groups bookings and special interest days.
• To assist in any other section of the kitchen as required or other kitchens at Waddesdon.
• To achieve correct portion control and minimisation of waste.
• To follow guidelines on presentation as laid down by the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie.
• To carry out all food preparation and service in the most efficient, organised and safe manner.
Hygiene
• To assist with the systematic cleaning of the hot kitchen and equipment therein, on a daily basis. To help clean other kitchen areas as required by the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• To store deliveries in the correct area with proper stock rotation.
• To ensure all aspects of the Food Hygiene Regulations are complied with.
Staffing
• The Commis Chef must help the Executive Chef & Head Chef by setting good examples of working practice.
• The Commis Chef should be punctual and in full uniform at all times when on duty.
• They should help foster an environment of commitment, enthusiasm and confidence, encouraging fellow chefs and all other colleagues.
• Waddesdon is committed to ensuring that Commis Chefs are helped to develop in their role in the organisation, and thus will expect attendance at such training and development courses as considered necessary and appropriate by the Executive & Head Chef.
Equipment/Maintenance
• The Commis Chef must ensure the correct usage of equipment at all times. Equipment should only be used after thorough training by the Executive Chef, Head Chef & Senior kitchen members.
• Breakages and failures should be reported immediately.
Finance
• The Commis Chef must be aware of budgets, expenditure and costs. They should be able to assist the Executive & Head Chef in minimising waste and maximising profit to achieve the gross profit percentage set by the Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Manager.
Environmental Awareness
• All staff are expected to observe The Rothschild Foundation Waddesdon policy and practices for the protection and improvement of the environment, and to ensure the security of equipment and buildings.
Relationships
• At all times to maintain good working relations with all members of the Waddesdon staff, visitors and other members of the public.
These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties can be requested by the management team on an ad hoc basis.
Rothschild Foundation. Each year we deliver a full programme of events which attracts over 300,000
people. Our aim to deliver the best experience to every person that comes to visit us.
We are looking for Commis Chef who is passionate about food and delivering exceptional service alongside our talented kitchen team, in a stunning location. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Occasional evenings may be required when we host special dinners, and there are no split shifts.
We have two kitchens, one at the Manor House which serves the manor restaurant with breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, and one at the Stables which serves the Stables Café with delicious lunches. We also have numerous food-to-go outlets for visitors that just want a quick bit to eat. All our food is freshly prepared on-site.
We strive to be kind to colleagues and visitors creating an efficient, flexible, and happy working environment, fostering individual commitment, enthusiasm, and confidence.
Food
• To prepare and produce, under the guidance of the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie all dishes on the menu in the Restaurants in which they are working.
• To help prepare and produce meals for special events, groups bookings and special interest days.
• To assist in any other section of the kitchen as required or other kitchens at Waddesdon.
• To achieve correct portion control and minimisation of waste.
• To follow guidelines on presentation as laid down by the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie.
• To carry out all food preparation and service in the most efficient, organised and safe manner.
Hygiene
• To assist with the systematic cleaning of the hot kitchen and equipment therein, on a daily basis. To help clean other kitchen areas as required by the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• To store deliveries in the correct area with proper stock rotation.
• To ensure all aspects of the Food Hygiene Regulations are complied with.
Staffing
• The Commis Chef must help the Executive Chef & Head Chef by setting good examples of working practice.
• The Commis Chef should be punctual and in full uniform at all times when on duty.
• They should help foster an environment of commitment, enthusiasm and confidence, encouraging fellow chefs and all other colleagues.
• Waddesdon is committed to ensuring that Commis Chefs are helped to develop in their role in the organisation, and thus will expect attendance at such training and development courses as considered necessary and appropriate by the Executive & Head Chef.
Equipment/Maintenance
• The Commis Chef must ensure the correct usage of equipment at all times. Equipment should only be used after thorough training by the Executive Chef, Head Chef & Senior kitchen members.
• Breakages and failures should be reported immediately.
Finance
• The Commis Chef must be aware of budgets, expenditure and costs. They should be able to assist the Executive & Head Chef in minimising waste and maximising profit to achieve the gross profit percentage set by the Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Manager.
Environmental Awareness
• All staff are expected to observe The Rothschild Foundation Waddesdon policy and practices for the protection and improvement of the environment, and to ensure the security of equipment and buildings.
Relationships
• At all times to maintain good working relations with all members of the Waddesdon staff, visitors and other members of the public.
These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties can be requested by the management team on an ad hoc basis.
- £11.50 per hour plus a share of discretionary service charge
- Benefits • Two days off together – working on a Wednesday to Sunday rota. • No split shifts – daytime shifts with the occasional evening for special dinner events. • 50% Discount in Food 2 Go Catering, 20% in the Manor restaurant, Wine Shop & Retail Shop. 20% off food and drink at The Five Arrows. • Share of discretionary service charge. • Training & Development Plans – All of our chef management team have been developed from roles within the business. • Wellbeing support and a focus on staff engagement. Access to free 1:1 counselling. • Matched company pension scheme up to 10% of salary. • National Trust Staff Card which entitles free entry for two people at all NT properties and a discount in their shops and restaurants. • Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector. • Free parking on site at Waddesdon Contract Type: Seasonal casual Salary: £11. per hour, plus a share of the discretionary service charge. Hours: Wednesday to Sunday rota, including Public Holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and the occasional shift outside of the normal rota, as required by the business. General hours 9am – 6pm Christmas Hours 9am – 7pm No split shifts, little evening work Up to 42 hours per week during season opening March to December but hours may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Your pay will reflect the hours you work. Hours of work to suit the needs of the business (exclusive of breaks). Annual Leave: your statutory annual leave entitlement is 28 days (20 days plus 8 public holidays), or 5.6 weeks. This will be pro-rat’ed based on actual hours you work. If you work a public holiday, you will be paid double your hourly rate, but your statutory annual leave entitlement will reduce accordingly (i.e. you are being paid double on that date, so therefore not entitled to holiday pay or TOIL far that date).
- Dipartimento: F&B Cucina
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- Lingua richiesta: Inglese.
L'azienda
Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, who took over ownership in 1957. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
