Gather & Gather –Commis Chef
Do you have a passion for bringing food and people together? Are you looking for a rewarding job with great opportunities for personal development, whilst also working sociable hours?
We are currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our wonderful team working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week guaranteed and based on a variable contract where you may be required to work additional hours as the business demands.
We’re looking for an individual who has strong communication skills, a friendly attitude towards colleagues and customers, good time keeping skills and of course has a love for food or a desire to know more!
As a Gather & Gather Commis Chef you will be able to prepare food in an effective and friendly manner. You’ll be able to use your initiative in contributing to the creation of your sections menus, making sure that all health and safety standards are upheld by your team and carrying out tasks set for you by your Head Chef. Safe food preparation and service, taking temperatures of hot and cold foods to show due diligence and checking deliveries and assisting with stock take as required will also be part of your role.
What’s in it for you…? Bring us an enthusiastic, ambitious and confident approach, plus a genuine interest in our business, and in return we'll give you a starting hourly wage of £8.50, plus holiday pay and an opportunity to develop and progress.
In addition to the above, we will provide an open working environment where you can let your personality shine, some wonderful Gather & Gather coffee and food to keep you going, generous packages, fantastic benefits and hundreds of exclusive discounts in high street shops and supermarkets, travel and utility companies.
We have recently launched The Gathered Table with the best and brightest minds in food, technology and
sustainability joining forces to pioneer a radical new collaboration focussed
on food in the workplace. Our chefs can develop their skills and creativity and
benefit from bespoke training as well as exclusive development opportunities
with access to exclusive expertise from these industry icons.
Requirements
· A strong communicator, who can easily interact with customers, clients, team members and senior management
· Diligent, committed and with a desire to continually learn and improve
· Proactive with a positive attitude
· Punctual and a good time keeper
· A team player with the ability to motivate, encourage and inspire others
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to bring creativity and flair into the everyday
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide valid right to work in the UK. You will also have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
About Gather & Gather
We are the Mitie Group’s award-winning catering business delivering distinctive café, restaurant and hospitality services to corporate clients across the UK & Ireland with a particular focus on the application of market-leading consumer technology and wellbeing programmes. Key contracts include Sky, LinkedIn, Burberry, Rolls-Royce and Vodafone. We also own Creativevents; the exhibition and special events catering business which names Royal Ascot, Olympia Exhibition Centre and RHS Chelsea Flower Show amongst our prestigious client portfolio.
Please note as we receive a high number of applications to all our roles, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.