Commis Chef/ Kitchen Assistant

Job introduction

About the Role

Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant at United Airlines Lounge Terminal 2

We’re experience makers.

And relationship builders.

And we’re hiring.

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we’re more than just waiters.

Be part of something greater.

What you'll do

• To ensure that you understand the correct preparation, cooking, presentation & service of food, as implemented by the kitchen management team
• To be responsive to all training provided and to attend all training sessions
• To take responsibility for your own career path and continuous self-improvement
• Have excellent levels of personal hygiene and presentation standards
• Be correctly dressed in clean uniform at all times
• To be consistently punctual for all scheduled shifts
• Ensuring the aesthetic standards of presentation of the kitchen & the pass are excellent at all times from all areas of the kitchen and the team are consistently focused on maintaining this
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment to maximize efficiency & prolong life
• To order and accept all deliveries to Sodexo standards and to ensure that all stock meets both company and legal standards, as set out by the kitchen management team
• Assist in accurate record keeping, security and safe storage of all relevant deliveries
• To assist in the implementation all fire regulations and procedures and assist in evacuations as necessary
• Monitor all equipment & report any maintenance issues in cooperation with the Manager
• To assist with the ordering, storage and careful use of all kitchen supplies
• Maintain all Kitchen Equipment as well as possible to minimise maintenance costs
• Adhere to the correct product storage, stock rotation, food quality and portion control as set out by the kitchen management team.

What you'll bring

• - Previous experience as commis chef or kitchen assistant, who has worked in busy and fast paced work environment
• Calm and patient under pressure
• Flexible and able to work the shifts mentioned
• Able to work within a very busy lounge and stressful environment
• Overall a passion for food
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills

Why Sodexo?

• £14.06 per hour
• 4 on 2 off, ( lounge opening hours 4am to 10 pm, shift pattern will vary according to business needs , can be early start mid early starts and afternoon start shift patterns )
• Roles will be permanent once vetted and an airside pass is obtained for the airport – and on completion of the probation period
• Any employee benefits, rewards and recognition.