Job Introduction
Chalet Hotel Commis Chef - Ski Famille:
Guided by our Head Chef and Sous Chefs, our Commis Chef assists with the delivery of high-quality meals to all our hotel guests. In this junior role, you will be working with a team of senior chefs as well as chefs de partie and kitchen porters. We work with high quality suppliers and we expect you to help manage our stocks by ensuring all produce is rotated, labelled and stored correctly as well as delivering food to the standard required. As a team, we strive to exceed all guests' culinary expectations. Ski Famille guests look forward to returning from a day on the slopes to a well-presented homemade meal; the skills of yourself and your catering team can make their holiday.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior chef with an eagerness to learn all about the responsibilities of the kitchen with the chance to develop their skills. You will be well presented, highly organised and comfortable working under your own initiative to work with a team in a professional kitchen.
Our hotel sleeps 90 guests; made up of adults and children with various dietary requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Assist with preparing the daily meal service and cleaning, delivering all meals to all of our guests, from our youngest to our oldest in line with our brochure and website promises.
- Ensure daily Health and Safety checks are undertaken in all properties in accordance with our company guidelines and that our properties are constantly adhering to local food storage and preparation regulations.
- Carefully manage stock by rotating, labelling and storing appropriately.
- Flexible attitude to working hours, providing shift cover where/if required
- Assist with preparation of food for all meal services
- Uphold the good reputation of Ski Famille and Ski Vertigo
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
- Previous experience in hospitality and catering. Ideally within a ski catering environment
- A working knowledge of HACCP procedures
- Great self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
- Well-developed organisational skills
- Friendly, flexible, approachable and enthusiastic
- Able to deliver excellent customer service in all circumstances and to guests of all ages An understanding of the differences between adult and child holiday needs
- Knowledge of snow sports is advantageous
- A strong experienced team player
- At least basic French language skills are preferable and would put you ahead of other applicants!
- Availability for the whole season (mid-November until late April)
- Current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 is advantageous but not essential.
- Upon accepting an offer, you will be asked to provide contact details for two referees who can be approached on your behalf.
- Please note that all Ski Famille employees are also required to obtain a clear Basic DBS (formerly CRB) check as part of the onboarding process.