Commis chef - production kitchen

Overview

As the Commis Chef in our production kitchen, you\’ll be part of the team who create all the wonderful fresh salads & sandwiches that our unique food hall sells daily. Reporting into the Chef de Partie, you\’ll be a key member of the team, whose role is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of the Kitchen operations. You\’ll be responsible for the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored ensuring that all administration for your own section is completed and complies with the deadlines set. In this role, you\’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food-related outlets.

Having knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential, ideally with time spent in a high volume kitchen e.g. cruise ships or luxury hotel environment. In return you\’ll be given all the training and support you\’ll need to develop your kitchen career at Harrods. You\’ll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You\’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels.

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

Harrods is one of the world\’s leading luxury department stores and we\’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world\’s most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise To You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we\’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. In return for your hard work as a Commis Chef, you\’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including, At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

Responsibilities

• Organise, rotate and label food stored in your section and ensure that all administration for your own section is completed and meets deadlines.
• Guarantee Food Safety standards by upholding high hygiene and sanitation practices in all food-related outlets.
• Work under the direction of the Chef de Partie as part of the production kitchen team.

Qualifications / Experience

• Knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential, ideally with time spent in a high volume kitchen (e.g. cruise ships or luxury hotel environment).
• Great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with internal and external parties.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and good attention to detail, evident through paperwork, department organisation and stock levels.
• Willingness to learn and develop within Harrods kitchen teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package of up to £14 p/h (made up of base salary plus service charge).
• Set contracted hours with paid overtime at 1.5 p/h; minimal late evenings ( majority finished by 10pm ).
• Staff Canteen; 30 days\’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off.
• Up to 33% Harrods discount and many other employee benefits.