Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie

Overall Purpose

The Demi Chef de Partie assists on the production and service within the kitchens as directed by their Line Management. They will be required to ensure the highest standard is always achieved. 

They will form a close working partnership with their colleagues to ensure the smooth operation, preparation and production is achieved in a timely manner.

They need to ensure full compliance to all Policies which include Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy as well as the Departments internal SOP’s which includes ‘Control of Allergens’

The Commis Chef under instruction of the duty line manager will prepare and deliver food to a high standard.

Duties

• Hands on food production and food service
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to working in a team demonstrating good behaviour and a flexible can do attitude.
• Ability to receive and follow instruction and take on board feedback in a positive manner
• Ability to be self-motivated and demonstrate use of initiative to engage in all task within the kitchen
• To take instruction and deliver food within pre designated parameters of portion control and output timings. This will include service Front of House
• To ensure that all items prepared in the kitchen are prepared to a high standard
• To act on tasks given at briefing, as delivered daily to the commis in order to execute and serve food items for staff pupils and customers
• To attend regular training sessions as described
• Ensure all deliveries are stored and rotated in a timely manner, under the supervision of the Demi/Chef de Parties
• Ensure a contemporary delivery of food to exceed expectations of all recipients
• To complete all daily check lists as laid out by Sous chef
• Take responsibility of own areas of Food Safety and Health and Safety as laid out in the departmental policies
• To be fully compliant to the Schools Allergen Policies
• To carry out any other reasonable request by the line managers
• Ensure all due diligence records and samples are kept when asked
• To work closely with teams including but not exhaustive: Hospitality, Breakfast, Chef de Parties, fellow Commis / Senior Commis and their immediate colleagues under direction, in order to deliver product

Knowledge / Experience

• NVQ Catering or equivalent   (D)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate  (E)
• Evidence of training skills required (D)
• Allergen training  (E)
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar environment (E)
• Good communication and organisational skills  (E)
• Excellent attention to detail  (E)
• Articulate  (E)
• Smart personal appearance  (E)
• Enthusiastic and bubbly personality  (E)
• Able to motivate others and be self-motivated  (E)
• Willing to learn new skills  (E)
• Team player  (E)
• Integrity  (E)
• Flexible  (E)

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.