Commis Chef
Closing Date: Mon 11 November, 17:00 GMT
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Please email your CV to hr@watershed.co.uk.
Do get in touch if you would like any of this information, or wish to apply, in another format.
Before you apply
Watershed's first value is Inclusive – We listen to and learn from our community, creating equity and addressing harm where it occurs. The information below lays out some of the steps we are taking to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Many of these steps are new to us, so feedback and questions are very welcome.
You may not have worked in a cultural organisation before, or in an organisation like Watershed. Please still consider applying as many other sectors offer transferable contexts.
If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the culture sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism or you are a disabled person (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010), or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - and you would like support to articulate how your experience is transferable to this role, you can book time with us to discuss it. We will ensure the person you meet is not involved in the recruitment process. Please request this by emailing hr@watershed.co.uk (we will not ask you to disclose your background).
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring balance to our team. Watershed welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do. Supporting our staff means they are not appointed to represent specific groups or organisations.
Job description
- Position
- Commis Chef
- Grade
- 5
- Rate
- £12.25 per hour
- Hours
- Part time, 20 hours a week
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Responsible to
- Head Chef
Purpose of job
The post holder is responsible for food preparation, stock and portion control and maintaining excellent standards of health and safety, food hygiene, and customer service. You will be part of a team working under supervision of senior chefs to help maximise the business potential of the Catering operation.
Main responsibilities
- Prepare food for the Café/Bar and conference as required.
- Maintain kitchen areas and equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Ensure food deliveries are handled and stored correctly.
- Work alongside all kitchen team members to ensure Company standards and good working relationships are maintained.
- Handover section and responsibilities of a shift to the next chef, observing hygiene standards.
- Close the kitchen area according to company specifications, when on late shift.
- Compliance with all hygiene and health and safety regulations concerning food and catering establishments.
- Actively support, encourage and have an awareness of general Watershed activities.
- Supervise the Kitchen Assistants and monitor progress of daily preparation and cleaning schedules.
- Any other duties that may be reasonably required.
Key performance indicators
- Food for Café/Bar and conferences prepared to a high standard.
- Kitchen areas are clean and safe at all times.
- Systems regarding quality, portion control and minimising wastage maintained.
- Food deliveries are handled appropriately in line with Company standards.
- Health & Safety/Food hygiene standards maintained at all times.
Essential criteria
- Experience of food handling and preparation
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene
- An understanding of portion control and stock rotation
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Application process
Closing date:
Please send CVs to hr@watershed.co.uk.
First round interview / presentation (if relevant): -
Working at Watershed
Find out more about staff benefits, our values and more about our approach.
Access
Watershed will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Equal opportunities monitoring
We are striving to understand more about who applies to work with us. At the end of the application process we invite you to complete our anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form, which will not be shared with anyone involved in the recruitment process.
Opening hours
At full operation, Watershed is open seven days a week, including Bank Holidays (Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the only exceptions). Watershed is a public building, which operates a diverse range of cultural and commercial activities. The post holder will need to be comfortable working in this environment.
Please email your CV to hr@watershed.co.uk.
Do get in touch if you would like any of this information, or wish to apply, in another format.
Watershed Values
As a registered charity and social enterprise, Watershed has well-established brand values. We seek to apply our values in everything we do and ask staff, partners, suppliers and collaborators to do the same.
Our values are:
- Inclusive We listen to and learn from our community, creating equity and addressing harm where it occurs
- Transparent We share our approach openly and clearly, working at a pace which enables everyone to participate who wishes to
- Responsible We use our resources generously and sustainably, considering our impact on future generations
- Kind We are careful and caring with ourselves and with others
- Hopeful We celebrate culture, creativity and wonder as paths to a better future
Watershed is a Social Enterprise Mark holder. Social Enterprises are businesses whose products and services create both social and environmental benefits.
Closing Date: Mon 11 November, 17:00 GMT