Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about food and looking to build your career in the kitchen? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at Hiddenwell. Whether you already have some professional kitchen experience or you’re at the beginning of your culinary career, this is an opportunity to learn from an experienced brigade, develop your skills and gain hands‑on experience in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll work alongside our Chefs to prepare and deliver great food for our guests while learning the skills, standards and techniques that will help you progress your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the kitchen team with daily preparation, cooking and service
- Preparing vegetables, meat, fish and other fresh ingredients
- Following recipes, portion specifications and instructions from senior chefs
- Helping ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the required standard
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Following food hygiene, allergen and food safety procedures
- Completing food and fridge temperature checks as required
- Checking deliveries and report any damaged or substandard products
- Supporting effective stock rotation and help reduce food waste
- Assisting with maintaining buffet and service areas to a high standard
- Supporting colleagues across the kitchen during busy services
- Contributing ideas for dishes, menus and buffet options as your knowledge and experience develop
- Following Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE and fire safety procedures
- Taking an active role in developing your culinary knowledge and skills
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in food and a desire to learn.
- Must have a passion for food and hospitality
- Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Must have good organisation and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to follow instructions and kitchen procedures
- Must have an understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety
- Must have a reliable and hardworking approach
- Must have the ability to work well as part of a busy kitchen team
- Must have a willingness to listen to feedback and develop your skills
Previous professional kitchen experience would be an advantage, but your attitude, passion and willingness to develop are just as important to us.
Our Values
Everything We Do Is Underpinned By Our Hiddenwell Values
Integrity – We take responsibility, follow the right procedures and speak up when we need help
Excellence – We take pride in our food, our kitchen and the experience we create for our guests
Teamwork – We support each other and work together to deliver a great service
Respect – We treat our colleagues and guests professionally and value the contribution of everyone around us
Commitment – We are reliable, eager to learn and committed to developing ourselves and delivering consistently high standards
Start Your Culinary Career With Hiddenwell
If you love food, enjoy working as part of a team and want the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs while developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
- 40 hours per week
- Working 5 out of 7 days per week (including evening, weekends and bank holidays)
- Salary: £29,000 per annum
- Shift Patterns: 8:00-4:00 1:30-11:00 9:00-5:30
- Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
- Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Why Join Hiddenwell
- Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary
- Free use of leisure and spa facilities
- 30% off stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox benefits and Online GP
- Refer-a-Friend bonusExcellent training and career development
- A supportive team where you can grow
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