THE NOMAD WAY
Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who
we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career in our industry.
Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves
on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our vision to be a
thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with London charm.
Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive
us.
Welcome to NoMad London
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The role of Commis Chef is to support senior chefs in
preparatory work and daily kitchen operation.
EXPECTATIONS
The Commis
Chef is expected to:
- Be professional at all the times
- Be a positive ambassador of The NoMad throughout
your professional career with us.
- Always adhere to company policies and procedures,
including but not exclusive of; compliance policies, HR policies; employee
handbook.
- To role model The NoMad values and bringing them to
life through every interaction.
- Show genuine care and passion for the produce used
across all the outlets; with an appetite to learn and grow within the kitchen.
- Experience cooking and preparing high quality dishes
- Assisting in food rotation and restocking
- Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards
- Experience with kitchen equipment
- Understanding of basic food safety practices
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Positive and approachable manner and team player
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The main
responsibilities of the Commis Chef are summarised below, the list is not
exhaustive:
- Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including washing,
peeling and chopping vegetables, meat and other food items.
- Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
- Follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Assist in cooking dishes according to the instructions provided by
senior management
- Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards and is ready
on time for service.
- Help with plating and presentation of dishes
- Ensure the fridges are deep cleaned regularly; with food items
stored properly and safely; labelled in accordance with food hygiene
standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including
workstations; equipment and utensils in line with kitchen standards
- Assist with stock control; including the receiving and correct
storing of all items received within the kitchen, notifying kitchen
management with inventory checks.
- Report any equipment issues or hazards to the Executive Chef or
kitchen management team.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food safety,
personal hygiene and safe handling of kitchen equipment.
- Work closely with other members of the kitchen team to ensure
smooth operation and communication during service.
- Be open to receiving feedback and guidance from kitchen management
to improve skills and performance.
- Basic culinary knowledge and skills of food preparation techniques.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain standards
throughout the duration of working day.
- Any other reasonable requests made by the Executive Chef and/or
Senior Leadership team both within the kitchen and hotel.
WHAT WE OFFER
- £750
Refer a Friend Scheme
- 50%
Employee discount in F&B outlets
- Pension
Scheme
- Complimentary
family meal and quality coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
- Growing
team with great training and progression opportunity
- Paid
break and annual leave
- Good
work/life balance
- Your
birthday off (paid) after one year of service
- Hotel
discount
- Private
Health Care
- Experience
Stay - Breakfast included
- 5
days of paid sick leave for every rolling 12 months
- Additional
holiday for each completed year of service
- Wagestream
- £20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am
Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only
those shortlisted will be contacted.