Job Ref: THW8033
Branch: North Lakes Hotel Spa
Location: North Lakes Hotel Spa, Penrith
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 43.5
Posted date: 13/03/2025
Closing date: 15/04/2025

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COMMIS CHEF TO JOIN OUR SKILLED KITCHEN TEAM.

As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is beneficial. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. We offer training academies with national recognised qualifications to springboard you into a career.
If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.
It’s a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.
As a Commis Chef, you will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn’t matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

YOUR DAY TO DAY AS A COMMIS CHEF;

• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• As a Commis Chef you will be involved in the preparation and presentation of food for service
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Assist the kitchen team when necessary to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Continue on your journey of development picking up new skills all of the time
  The four star North Lakes Hotel Spa is located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, offering a great location for work and downtime. The hotel boasts an award winning spa, AA rosette grill restaurant, comfy bedrooms and business facilities. With the space to host weddings and events, no two days are the same. Owned by Daniel Thwaites and easily commutable from anywhere around the eastern Lakes or western Yorkshire Dales, North Lakes Hotel Spa is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in a busy hospitality venue, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery England has to offer

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging supportive work environment