Commis Chef

Location: RockliffeHall, Darlington

Salary: £25,000 to £27,352 per annum

Hours: Fulltime-40 hours per week, including weekends

Reporting to: Senior Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Commis Chef to join the Chef Team and ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and that your allocated section operates in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the gross profit targets within the kitchen and aim to achieve them through portion and wastage control
• Be able to take receipt of deliveries in the absence of a senior chef and adhere to stock rotation procedures
• Be able to work as a team member and communicate effectively at all levels
• Willingly attend job chats with senior team members
• Participate willingly in organised training sessions within the hotel and own department
• Display a positive 'can do attitude' to Senior Chefs and the Front of House team
• Be flexible and adaptable, being prepared to work in another of the resort's kitchens when business demands
• Prepare all food using the specification sheet to a high standard of presentation and quality
• Exceed customer expectations by responding positively to special requests and specific dietary requirements
• Follow prepared job lists from the previous shift
• Check all fridges to ensure they are stocked with the necessary ingredients in preparation for service and highlight any stock shortages to a senior chef
• Be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure, to willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior team member

About Us

Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities. Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence.

Why Join?

To be part of an exceptional Chef Team within a prestige hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

Benefits

• A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months)
• Pension Scheme (Aegon)
• Hospitality Rewards Scheme
• Life Assurance (Legal & General)
• Private Medical Insurance (WPA)
• Selected Discounts Across the Resort
• Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service
• Annual Leave - 20 Days plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Staff Meals
• Uniform Laundry Service

Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team