Commis Chef

POSITION SUMMARY

City Cruises UK is part of the City Experiences division of the Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation services. We operate public dining and sightseeing cruises as well as private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other special occasions across London.
Working closely with our F&B function, the Commis Chef De Partie will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in preparing meals served on our fleet of dining boats in London. You need to be passionate about food and able to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.
You will be working in a land-based kitchen. Due to the logistics of our operation, we aim to deliver a modest number of dishes to an exceptionally high standard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all necessary ingredients and equipment are prepped and ready for service before the shift begins.
Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef
Maintain immaculate cleanliness at your workstation, follow food safety guidelines, and properly store food deliveries.
Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times
Work across different sections of the kitchen to learn various culinary techniques
To follow specs and recipes set out by the Head Chef
Assist with stock rotation, minimising food waste, and monitoring inventory levels.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as a Commis Chef, with experience of high-volume catering and hospitality
Level 2 in Food Hygiene.
Competent level of English spoken and written Skills
Experience working in a standards/compliance environment

Awareness of manual handling techniques
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety