Commis Chef

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service food to a high standard across a range of cuisines and styles of cooking. To support the Executive Chef Manager with the delivery of a market leading customer experience. All of this is underpinned by a passion for food quality and presentation.
As a full-time role this post has a working pattern of 37.5 hours a week, flexibility will be required by mutual agreement and there will be some weekend and public holiday working at peak periods.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation of food and incorporate new ideas or technology as it becomes available.
2. Be progressive and forward thinking, have up-to-date knowledge, awareness and interest in current and future food and industry trends, be at the cusp of creative food innovation,
3. Assist managing the control of food items ensuring compliance with company policies is always achieved. This will include supporting with monthly unit stocktakes.
4. Demonstrate competence and compliance with all the processes and operating procedures required within their day-to-day job.
5. Ensure food standards and costs are consistently achieved and maintained, ensuring all recipes are followed.
6. Ensure food safety compliance is the highest priority by meeting all legislative and policy requirements.
7. Build and maintain an expert knowledge of food preparation and presentation whilst maintaining a flexible skill set ensuring ability to support other catering outlets.