Pastry Commis Chef

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club. A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. People have come together, the curious, creative, riotous, radical and respected alike. Every chapter scatters their seeds in the soil; we are merely the latest gardeners in its ongoing story.

Created for season-by-season, morning-to-moonlight experiences. Al fresco Italian in the Walled Garden, vibrant, healthy twists on club classics in the Sun Pavilion, live performances and cosy cabanas in the Spanish Garden and late-night revelry in our den of decadence, the Biba Bar. Curated talks, debates, supper clubs and intimate celebrations in Esme's private villa. The Roof Gardens' community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.

You'll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of dishes to the very highest standards.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Operations & Service

• Prepare ingredients, the mise en place, and the dishes during service.
• Work closely with your team to help ensure the smooth-running of your section, by keeping it organised, clean and hygienic.
• Assist the senior team with any tasks delegated to you supporting where you are needed the most, to ensure a smooth service and great teamwork.
• Improve your food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Watch, learn and practice your skills.
• Cook and present high quality pastry dishes from your section, sometimes under considerable time pressure.
• Help with deliveries, stock taking and ordering as directed by senior team members.
• Ensure all stock is correctly dated upon receipt and be responsible for stock rotation and portion control.
• Check storage fridges & freezers for ordering & stock rotation, ensure accurate ordering as instructed by the senior team.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the Kitchen /Management Team.

Compliance

• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and all associated equipment with high levels of health and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards, Company policies and procedures and assist with maintaining all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to regulation.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed.

The skills and experience which will help you succeed in this role

• Prior experience in similar role ie Commis Chef and with a interest in Pastry in a similar business-luxury /lifestyle F&B environment is preferred
• Level 2 Food safety Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Awareness of manual handling techniques and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Strong team player , with positive and approachable manner
• Understanding/Knowledge of all sections with the ability to produce excellent high-quality food and experience of kitchen equipment
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent level of English spoken and written and a good level of numeracy
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Positive and approachable manner
• Passion for championing diversity, equality, equity and inclusion
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

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